Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testified on President Biden's 2025 budget request before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. Topics included U.S. liquid natural gas (LNG) exports, appliance efficiency standards, electric vehicle supply chains, and clean energy goals.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) spoke on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Adminstration programs for five-years. Current FAA programs expire May 10.
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) spoke on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five-years. Current FAA programs expire May 10.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) spoke on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Adminstration programs for five-years. Current FAA programs expire May 10.
Senate Transportation Committee Rannking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Adminstration programs for five-years. Current FAA programs expire May 10.
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) spoke on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Adminstration programs for five-years. Current FAA programs expire May 10.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the federal reserve board's benchmark interest rate would remain unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5% due to inflation still remaining too high. He also said it was "unlikely" there would be a rate-hike in the near-future, saying the current rate is sufficiently restrictive for lowering inflation to the federal reserve's 2% goal. Mr. Powell's remarks occurred at his monthly news conference, following the Federal Open Market Committee's meeting on April 30-May 1. The Fed's benchmark interest rate has not changed since July 2023.
Future progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. Vote Run Lead State Director Ashlee Bruner led this session focused on filling what she called the "confidence gap." She outlined ways for future progressive political candidates to channel their desire to affect change into action and talked about the importance of running for office at the state and local levels.
Future progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. This portion focused on how future candidates could best develop a core message for their campaigns.
Future progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. This portion focused on crafting an effective and authentic campaign voice as well as ways to broadcast that voice on digital platforms.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland testified on President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget request before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Secretary Haaland, along with the department's acting deputy secretary and budget director, fielded questions on a variety of topics, including oil and gas production on federal land, permitting, national parks, and the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) implementation of rules.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the rising shortage of minority health care professionals and the maternal mortality crisis among minority women. Appearing before the committee was Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) who spoke on their experiences and advocacy in addressing minority health care concerns and mitigating maternal mortality. The committee also heard from medical professionals, including National Medical Association President Yolanda Lawson, who discussed the impact of health inequities, pathways to careers in medicine and health care, financial burdens of education, and how ethnic representation in health care can foster trust among minority communities.
Future progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. Vote Run Lead State Director Ashlee Bruner led this session focused on filling what she called the "confidence gap." She outlined ways for future progressive political candidates to channel their desire to affect change into action and talked about the importance of running for office at the state and local levels.
Future progressive political candidates participated in training sessions in Atlanta aimed at improving their electability. This portion focused on how future candidates could best develop a core message for their campaigns.
"There's the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos," President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room of White House in response to protests happening on college campuses around the country. President Biden called for order and said violent protest was not protected under the First Amendment. He briefly responded to questions asked by reporters, including whether believed the National Guard should get involved. The president said no. The were response to both the federal government's handling of the Israel Hamas war and financial investment by colleges in Israeli companies.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland testified on President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget request before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Secretary Haaland, along with the department's acting deputy secretary and budget director, fielded questions on a variety of topics, including oil and gas production on federal land, permitting, national parks, and the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) implementation of rules.
The Arizona Senate voted to repeal an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions in the state. Two Republicans joined 14 Democrats to repeal it. This 1864 law came into the limelight after the state Supreme Court ruled in April 2024 the law was still applicable and outlawed nearly all abortions. Members from both parties described the impacts of miscarriages, played recorded audio of heartbeats from the womb, and raised concerns about the age of the law as they passionately expressed the reason for their vote and, at times, criticized the votes of their colleagues. In addition, visitors in the gallery could be heard interrupting members.
"There's the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos," President Biden said from the Roosevelt Room of White House in response to protests happening on college campuses around the country. President Biden called for order and said violent protest was not protected under the First Amendment. He briefly responded to questions asked by reporters, including whether believed the National Guard should get involved. The president said no. The were response to both the federal government's handling of the Israel Hamas war and financial investment by colleges in Israeli companies.
The families of Americans detained abroad in countries including China, Iran and Afghanistan urged U.S. lawmakers to bring them home immediately. They met with the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to discuss how Congress can help secure their release. Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett also participated in the meeting. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the news outlet, has been detained in Russia since March 2023. Those who participated in this conversation included the families of Ryan Corbett, who has been detained in Afghanistan since 2022; Austin Tice in Syria since 2012; Majd Kamalmaz, also in Syria since 2018; Alsu Kurmasheva in Russia; and Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran since 2003.
