Representatives question plans to outsource NASA work to industry, move contractors in-house
WASHINGTON — NASA administrator Jared Isaacman faced pushback from representatives on Monday about the iconic agency’s proposed hiring strategy, which would shrink public service opportunities for the younger generation. Isaacman said earlier this week that he plans...
Representatives question plans to outsource NASA work to industry, move contractors in-house
WASHINGTON — NASA administrator Jared Isaacman faced pushback from representatives on Monday about the iconic agency’s proposed hiring strategy, which would shrink public service opportunities for the younger generation. Isaacman said earlier this week that he plans...
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Congress wants to modify boxing law, but will it pack a sucker punch?
WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame boxer Oscar De La Hoya told U.S. senators during a hearing this week that a House of Representatives-generated boxing reform bill would exploit fighters by creating boxing leagues. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival...
Congress wants to modify boxing law, but will it pack a sucker punch?
WASHINGTON, April 24 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame boxer Oscar De La Hoya told U.S. senators during a hearing this week that a House of Representatives-generated boxing reform bill would exploit fighters by creating boxing leagues. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival...
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U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer denies rising costs, tariff impact, defends U.S.-Iran war
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer repeatedly stated on Wednesday that he thought prices have not increased since last year and consumers are not paying more because of tariffs. Data from the Federal Reserve, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources suggest otherwise.
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer denies rising costs, tariff impact, defends U.S.-Iran war
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer repeatedly stated on Wednesday that he thought prices have not increased since last year and consumers are not paying more because of tariffs. Data from the Federal Reserve, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources suggest otherwise.
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Florida Democrat resigns, moments before the Ethics Committee was supposed to weigh her expulsion
WASHINGTON – Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the House of Representatives on Tuesday, moments before the full Ethics Committee convened to weigh expulsion for allegedly stealing millions of dollars and funneling some into her...
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Protestors, representatives raise concerns about the president’s FY 2027 budget cuts to healthcare
Russell Vought presented the president’s FY 2027 budget request. He often redirected the conversation to fraud when Democrats questioned him about the pain deep cuts could cause.
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Durbin, Hawley attempt bipartisan push to strip social media giants of lawsuit shield
Duo cites landmark Meta verdict as turning point in effort
read moreRepublican wins GA-14 special election, but Democrats see their biggest swing since 2024 elections
Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller won the special election. But he only pulled the district by a twelve percentage point margin — a steep drop from the 37% margin of Trump’s 2024 win.
U.S. guts sophisticated efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children
WASHINGTON (AN) — A team of researchers at Yale University has used social media posts, satellite imagery and adoption databases to track thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Its loss of U.S. funding brings to a halt one of...
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Protest VA Cuts on D-Day Anniversary in Washington
WASHINGTON – On June 6, the 81st anniversary of D-Day, hundreds of veterans, military families and activists gathered for the “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America” rally on the National Mall in response to the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Department...
PHOTO GALLERY: WorldPride celebration ends with a rainy protest against the Trump Administration
The rally and protest on Sunday were part of WorldPride festivities this weekend.
Lawmakers accuse medical residency matching program of violating antitrust laws
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust debated Wednesday whether the program that matches new doctors with residency opportunities violated antitrust laws and should have its...
Lawmakers Press USDA Secretary on ‘Illegal’ Freezing of Funding & Disaster Relief Grants
WASHINGTON—Members of the House Appropriations Committee questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins last Wednesday over the freezing of $20 billion in federal funds. President Trump signed several executive orders at the beginning of his term, halting funds that require...
Leaders seek ways for U.S. to help end Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
WASHINGTON (AN) – In response to the world's largest humanitarian crisis in Sudan, a U.S. congressional panel has been seeking avenues to stop the brutal two-year civil war and prevent more civilian deaths. The United Nations estimates as many as 150,000 people have...
Families demand lawmakers prioritize children at Strolling Thunder
Families from all 50 states and DC gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday for Strolling Thunder, an event that connects families with their lawmakers to demand policies that prioritize children. The event comes amidst proposed cuts to Medicaid in the budget and...
Winning the Global AI Race: Senators Discuss Ensuring US Dominance
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, senators from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discussed the need to accelerate U.S. artificial intelligence innovation to maintain global leadership in AI development. “The United States leads today, but what I...
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