He calls telehealth a “lifeline, not a luxury” for elderly and rural communities. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York called for the continuation of Medicare’s telehealth…
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Congressman Says Legislators Face “Hard Decisions” in Budget Negotiations
The House majority is focused on trimming spending, except for defense. Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia said this week that legislators are grappling with “hard decisions” during ongoing…
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader Urges Government Funding Legislation Before Christmas
He calls for avoiding “divisive and unnecessary provisions.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offered his support for ongoing government spending negotiations this week. Congress has until December 20…
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Condemns Swatting and Threats to Nominees and Politicians
He calls sudden escalation “dangerous and insane behavior.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently condemned swatting and bomb threats made against several of President-elect Trump’s nominees over…
Read MoreSenator Ernst to Head DOGE Caucus
She is prepared to “rein in the bureaucratic state” with Musk and Ramaswamy. The Senate recently formed a new Senate DOGE Caucus, naming Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa…
Read MoreCongressman Burlison Seeks to Abolish ATF
He announced his plan to introduce legislation in the new year. Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri announced that, once the new session of Congress convenes in January, he…
Read MoreOver 100 Legislators Request Report on Federal Abortion Funding
Their request was in the form of a letter to the Government Accountability Office. More than 100 federal legislators recently requested a report on the federal funding awarded…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislators Request Classified Briefing on Turkish Support for Hamas
Turkish government offers public backing and refuge for Hamas leadership. Over three dozen bipartisan federal legislators have requested a classified meeting on the details of Turkey’s relationship with…
Read MoreDHS Secretary and FBI Director Insist on Private Senate Hearing on Global Threats
The committee chair calls it a “shocking departure” from the annual, end-of-year public hearing. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray have…
Read MoreSenate Blocks Legislation to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The measure was introduced by Senator Sanders of Vermont. The Senate voted against legislation this past week that would have blocked the sale of tank rounds to Israel.…
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