Senator McConnell to Step Down from Party Leadership

He will serve out his current term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced this week that 2024 will be his last as…

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President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House

Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…

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Senate Minority Leader Advocates for $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill

Senator McConnell claims the legislation will restore the nation’s credibility. This week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell advocated for the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package…

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Speaker Johnson Delivers First Formal Speech

He voices doubts about the proposed border policies. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana spoke about bipartisan border security negotiations on Wednesday, signaling his skepticism of the…

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Senator McConnell Promotes Border Bill 

Senate Majority Leader Schumer says Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific aid still hang in the balance. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has commended the deal that Senator…

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Senators Question Military Officials During Classified Briefing

The issue of the southern border was brought up during discussions about Ukraine.  Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Q. Brown, Jr.,…

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Speaker Offers Ukraine Aid for Border Bill

Office of Management and Budget has reported the funds to Ukraine have run down. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana said negotiations over President Biden’s nearly $106 billion…

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Bulk Military Confirmations Still on Hold in Senate

Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…

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House Bill Would Give Israel Aid from IRS Funds 

House legislators want to avoid using “new money.”  President Joe Biden has requested in excess of $100 billion in total military aid to go to Ukraine for its…

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Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California

She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…

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