Kansas Leaders Propose Bill to Delist the Lesser Prairie Chicken

Kansas Leaders Propose Bill to Delist the Lesser Prairie Chicken

Kansas lawmakers have introduced a bill to remove the lesser prairie chicken from the endangered species list permanently Kansas Leaders Propose Bill to Delist the Lesser Prairie Chicken Washington: So, Kansas is making some moves in Congress. They’ve introduced a bill to take the lesser prairie chicken off the endangered species list. This means it…

Democratic Lawmakers Pin Hopes on Trump to Save TikTok from Ban

Democratic Lawmakers Pin Hopes on Trump to Save TikTok from Ban

With a TikTok ban looming, some Democrats are looking to Trump for a solution Democratic Lawmakers Pin Hopes on Trump to Save TikTok from Ban Madison: So, it looks like TikTok is about to get banned in the U.S. right before Trump takes office. He’s actually saying he wants to save it, and some Democrats…

Bill Introduced to Rename Dallas VA Medical Center After Eddie Bernice Johnson

Bill Introduced to Rename Dallas VA Medical Center After Eddie Bernice Johnson

Texas lawmakers propose renaming the Dallas VA Medical Center to honor the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Bill Introduced to Rename Dallas VA Medical Center After Eddie Bernice Johnson Dallas: Two Texas lawmakers are stepping up to honor the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. They’ve introduced a bill to rename the VA Medical Center in…

Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along in Congress

Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along in Congress

Tensions rise between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Leader John Thune as they clash over legislative strategies Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along in Congress Washington: So, it seems like there’s some tension brewing between Mike Johnson and John Thune. They both say nice things about each other, but when…

Progressive Staffers Push for a Rotating 32-Hour Workweek in Congress

Progressive Staffers Push for a Rotating 32-Hour Workweek in Congress

A group of progressive staffers is urging Congress to adopt a rotating 32-hour workweek for better work-life balance and productivity. Progressive Staffers Push for a Rotating 32-Hour Workweek in Congress Washington: So, there’s this cool idea floating around about a 32-hour workweek, and it’s really starting to catch on. Some businesses are already trying it…

Pentagon Claims US Troop Pay Is Competitive With Private Sector Earnings

Pentagon Claims US Troop Pay Is Competitive With Private Sector Earnings

A Pentagon report reveals that military pay often surpasses civilian salaries, highlighting competitive compensation for troops. Pentagon Claims US Troop Pay Is Competitive With Private Sector Earnings Washington: A new Pentagon report shows that troops often earn more than many full-time civilian workers. After just one year of service, the top 70% of enlisted earners…

Trump’s Budget Chief Nominee Claims President Can Withhold Congress Funds

Trump’s Budget Chief Nominee Claims President Can Withhold Congress Funds

Russ Vought, Trump’s nominee, asserts the president can legally withhold funds approved by Congress, raising bipartisan concerns. Trump’s Budget Chief Nominee Claims President Can Withhold Congress Funds Washington: So, there’s this big deal happening with Russ Vought, who’s been nominated by Trump to head the Office of Management and Budget. He had a hearing recently,…

US Speaker Johnson Removes Turner as House Intelligence Chair Amid Reports

US Speaker Johnson Removes Turner as House Intelligence Chair Amid Reports

House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Congressman Mike Turner from his role as Intelligence Committee chair, according to media sources. US Speaker Johnson Removes Turner as House Intelligence Chair Amid Reports Washington: So, here’s the scoop. House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to shake things up a bit by removing Congressman Mike Turner from his…

Republicans Consider Budget Strategy to Bypass Costs of Trump Tax Cuts

Republicans Consider Budget Strategy to Bypass Costs of Trump Tax Cuts

GOP leaders are exploring ways to extend Trump’s tax cuts without adding to the national debt Republicans Consider Budget Strategy to Bypass Costs of Trump Tax Cuts Washington: So, the Republicans are gearing up to push for more tax cuts, but they’re hitting a snag with the costs involved. They want to extend Trump’s tax…

US Recovers  Million in Social Security Payments to Deceased Individuals

US Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to Deceased Individuals

The U.S. has reclaimed over $31 million in Social Security payments made to deceased individuals, highlighting ongoing fraud issues. US Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to Deceased Individuals Washington: So, the U.S. government just managed to get back over $31 million in Social Security payments that were mistakenly sent to people who have…