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King Charles III speaks before joint session of Congress, first monarch of UK to do so since 1991

King Charles III speaks before joint session of Congress, first monarch of UK to do so since 1991

by George Alexandrakis | Apr 28, 2026 | Events, Featured, Foreign Affairs, Politics

WASHINGTON — A joint session of Congress played host to a British monarch for the first time in 35 years on Tuesday as King Charles III stood before the legislative branch and spoke about the importance of the alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom....
Representatives question plans to outsource NASA work to industry, move contractors in-house

Representatives question plans to outsource NASA work to industry, move contractors in-house

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 28, 2026 | Business & Tech, Economy, Politics, Science + Technology

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...
Congress wants to modify boxing law, but will it pack a sucker punch?

Congress wants to modify boxing law, but will it pack a sucker punch?

by Wisdom Howell | Apr 28, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Sports

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...
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer denies rising costs, tariff impact, defends U.S.-Iran war

U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer denies rising costs, tariff impact, defends U.S.-Iran war

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 23, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — 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 some...
Florida Democrat resigns, moments before the Ethics Committee was supposed to weigh her expulsion

Florida Democrat resigns, moments before the Ethics Committee was supposed to weigh her expulsion

by Samantha Freeman | Apr 22, 2026 | Breaking News, Featured, Politics

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...
Protestors, representatives raise concerns about the president’s FY 2027 budget cuts to healthcare

Protestors, representatives raise concerns about the president’s FY 2027 budget cuts to healthcare

by Amy L. Wong | Apr 21, 2026 | Health, Politics

WASHINGTON — Tensions erupted during Wednesday’s House hearing on President Donald Trump’s budget, as several representatives and protestors pressured a top White House official about their healthcare concerns.  The hearing featured Russell Vought, the director of the...
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