He says relaxed policies are at the heart of border chaos. Senator Tom Cotton said in a hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland that the United States is…
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FCC Proposes Anti-Text Scam Policy
It would require phone providers to block “highly likely” illegal texts The Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Jessica Rosenworcel proposed new rules to combat text message…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
Read MoreEnergy Department Awards $7 Million for Truck Decarbonization
Will direct funds toward heavily used truck routes. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $7.4 million to seven projects that will draft plans to decarbonize key corridors along…
Read MoreSenator Feinstein Hospitalized with Shingles
She hopes to return to Washington later this month. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, has been hospitalized in San Francisco where she is receiving treatment for…
Read MoreSecretary of State Meets Briefly with Russian Counterpart
Both were attending the G-20 summit in India. On the sidelines of the G-20 meeting, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had the opportunity for a brief face-to-face meeting…
Read MoreFHA-Insured Mortgage Premium Reduced
Vice President Harris announces the HUD measure while in Maryland. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that insurance premiums for FHA-insured mortgages will be reduced from 0.85 to…
Read MoreEPA Chief Returns to East Palestine, Ohio
He postponed his trip to Africa to meet with residents impacted by the toxic train derailment. Michael Regan, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed a…
Read MoreSocial Security Could Get Age Benefit Changes
The solvency of the program is at the heart of discussions. Changing the age requirement for receiving Social Security benefits is under consideration by a bipartisan group of…
Read MoreSenator Schumer Calls for Norfolk Southern CEO to Testify
Majority leader wants the company to tell Congress “what went wrong” in the train crash. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Norfolk Southern Railway Chief Executive Alan…
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