Pro-Palestinian Protests Ramp Up on Campuses Across the US
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, so are clashes on college campuses. Protests at some schools, including Columbia in New York City, are reaching new heights this week. Many protests have resulted in violence and mass arrests.
Biden Admin Imposes Controversial Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes
A first-of-its-kind federal minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes was finalized this week. The Biden Administration’s final rule will mean big changes at roughly 15,000 nursing homes around the country.
Defense Analysts Encourage US to Enhance Military Budget, Alliances Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a bipartisan nonprofit policy research organization, held their flagship annual security forum. Military and intelligence leaders as well as researchers and policy analysts shar
Senate Tees Up $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
The Senate is gearing up for a vote to send billions of dollars in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific-- just a few days after the aid package cleared its biggest hurdle by passing a deeply divided House of Representatives.
Local PA Primary Races for Congress Largely Uncontested
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Pennsylvania’s local congressional House and Senate primary races, each candidate is running uncontested. But come November, Pennsylvania will be one of the most watched states for the US House and Senate races. For our local c
Ukraine's Prime Minister Advocates for Congressional Aid Package, Hopes American Businesses Invest in Ukraine
Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s Prime Minister, wrapped up a trip to the US. He’s here looking to bring in economic support and recovery to Ukraine as well as advocate for congressional aid for Ukraine.
Biden Hits Campaign Trail in PA, Pitches New Tax Plan Criticized by Republicans
This week in Pennsylvania, President Biden made stops in his hometown of Scranton, Pittsburgh Philadelphia as he pitched his tax plan which focuses on having the rich pay their fair share and strengthening the middle class.
House Moves Forward with Foreign Aid Package as Johnson Faces Pressure from GOP Hardliners
The House Rules Committee considered a foreign aid package totaling roughly $95 billion, similar to the foreign aid package passed by the Senate in Feb. It includes about $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific
Members Push DOJ to Denounce "Racist" Insular Cases Which Shaped, Limited Rights in US Territories
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, are pushing the Department of Justice to condemn the Insular Cases. From 1901 to 1922, a series of the Insular Cases helped shape the landscape for people in US territories. These case
Senate Declares Mayorkas Impeachment Articles Unconstitutional, Putting an End to Trial
The historic impeachment trial for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary wrapped up just before 4:30 p.m. after two party-line votes declared both articles brought against Mayorkas, unconstitutional.
House Republicans Deliver Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to Senate
Today, House Republicans delivered articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. In February, Mayorkas, the top immigration official in the U.S., became the second cabinet official in U.S. history to be impeached.
PA Reps. Kelly, Meuser React to Speaker's Foreign Aid Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of stalling, the House of Representatives might take up legislation that aims to help our foreign allies. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R- LA) told members he’s considering separate votes for Israel, Ukraine and
U.S. Leaders Focused on De-Escalation Following Iran Attack, Lawmakers Weigh Legislative Options for Israel Aid
Both countries have been on a collision course since the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel were carried out by Hamas and other militant groups backed by Iran. 99% of the 300 or so drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted, according to the IDF.
New York Congressional Members Press for Hamas to Release Hostages
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Omer Neutra is a 22 year-old Bighamton University student. He is one of a handful of Americans that are still held hostage by Hamas. We spoke with congressional members about the hostage situation and what they think it will take for Ha
National Farmworker Jobs Program to Help Migrant, Seasonal Farmworkers with Job Training and Career Readiness
Many farmers and ranchers across the country rely on migrant or seasonal farmworkers. The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) assists those farmworkers with employment and training opportunities.
Republicans Look to Build Support for Mayorkas Impeachment Trial in Senate
In February, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas became the second cabinet official to be impeached after the House narrowly passed two articles of impeachment. They're expected to deliver them to the Senate early next week
Parents of 22 year-old American-Israeli Hostage Advocate for their Son's Release
It’s been a little more than six months since Hamas invaded Israel. The October 7th attack killed more than a thousand people. Hamas took hundreds hostage. Omer Neutra, a 22 year-old from New York is one of the hostages.
According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, the vast majority of American adults are in favor of term limits for Congress. Congress has a dismal approval rating of about 12 percent, the lowest since the government shutdown in 2015.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said some trains are operated with just one crew member on board. Some of those trains can be as long as three miles long.
In a few days, it will mark six months since Hamas attacked Israel. Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Israel over the weekend, protesting the Israeli government, calling for new elections.
Just how big of a threat does the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) pose to American farmland? That was the big question and a major focus of a recent hearing on capitol hill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The White House said talks with an Israeli delegation to discuss military operations in Gaza have restarted. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a delegation to Washington after the US abstained from a United Natio
In 1940, the Fair Labor Standards Act was amended to limit the work week to 48 hours. Now, nearly 85 years later, Senator Bernie Sanders (I- VT) is pushing Congress to reduce the work week to 32 hours. He says a lot has changed in the last 84 years.
It’s once again time for US lawmakers to finalize the Farm Bill, an omnibus, multiyear law covering many agricultural and food programs.
Early this morning a 984-feet Singaporean-flagged container vessel crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The ship was departing Baltimore Harbor when it reportedly lost power, crashed, and brought down a significant portion of the bridge.
