Tag: u_s_congress
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board on GOP, FISA, and Global Issues
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on congressional inaction, FISA 702 sabotage, Britain's defense resignations, and California's health tax scheme.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsCongressState GovernmentsEconomyEducationMilitary U.S. CongressFISA 702Donald TrumpCalifornia Health TaxBritish MilitarySocial SecurityDEIWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Lawmakers advance defense policy, spending bills; House passes Ukraine aid
Breaking Defense reports lawmakers are advancing FY27 defense policy and spending bills, including a new drone command and E-7 Wedgetail funding. The House also passed a Ukraine aid bill with Russia sanctions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMilitary Defense PolicyMilitary SpendingUkraine AidRussia SanctionsU.S. CongressDronesE-7 WedgetailBreaking Defense
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CAIR Welcomes Congressional Opposition to 'Sharia-Free America Caucus'
CAIR welcomes a letter from 119 Members of Congress opposing the "Sharia-Free America Caucus," which is denounced as an anti-Muslim hate group. The letter emphasizes constitutional protections for American Muslims and religious freedom.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesMiddle EastEducation Council on American-Islamic RelationsCAIRU.S. CongressAnti-Muslim HateSharia-Free America CaucusReligious FreedomCivil RightsCAIR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Trump Blasts Republicans Over Iran War Vote; Senate Debates Immigration Funding; Bolton Reaches Plea Deal
USA TODAY is reporting on President Donald Trump's criticism of Republican lawmakers, the Senate's 'vote-a-rama' on immigration funding, and John Bolton's plea deal in a classified documents case.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressElectionLegalMiddle East Donald TrumpIran warU.S. CongressSenateJohn BoltonClassified documentsImmigration enforcementUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Policy Bill, Airpower, and Navy Battleship
Breaking Defense is reporting on the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, Sen. Ted Budd's airpower plan, and congressional pressure on Navy battleship design details.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryEconomyEmployment and Labor Defense PolicyMilitary SpendingIndustrial BaseAirpowerPilot RetentionNaval VesselsU.S. CongressBreaking Defense
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Media Monitor: Congress Nears Recess Without Immigration Funding; DNC Report Criticized; Hurricane Season Outlook
NPR is reporting that Congress is poised to recess without approving immigration funding, while a DNC report on 2024 losses faces internal criticism. The network also covers the 2026 hurricane season outlook.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationEnvironmentElection U.S. CongressImmigration PolicyDonald TrumpAnti-Weaponization FundDemocratic PartyAtlantic HurricanesAbortion AccessNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Bill S.4530 Proposes Capitol Police Retirement Age Increase
A new bill, S.4530, presented to the President, seeks to amend federal code to authorize an increase in the retirement age for Capitol Police members. This legislative update comes from the U.S. Library of Congress.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues S.4530Capitol PoliceRetirement AgeLegislationU.S. CongressLibrary of CongressPublic PolicyU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Mid-May 2026
The Library of Congress's most-viewed bills for the week of May 17, 2026, highlight public interest in legislation covering obesity treatment, digital asset clarity, veterans' compensation, and combating organized retail crime.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceFinancial MarketsAgricultureSocial Issues Library of CongressLegislationU.S. CongressObesityDigital AssetsVeterans' AffairsRetail CrimeU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports 2026 Midterms Shaping Up as Potential Democratic Wave
TIME is reporting that the 2026 midterm elections are increasingly resembling the 2006 Democratic wave. The outlet notes that poor polling for President Donald Trump and a record number of Republican retirements are boosting Democratic optimism.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionCongressLegalState Governments PoliticsElectionsMidterm ElectionsDonald TrumpU.S. CongressTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: CBC News on RCMP Drone Restrictions, U.S. Military Strike Probe
CBC News reports the RCMP is restricting Chinese-made drone use due to security risks. U.S. Congress will probe military strikes on alleged drug boats.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherCanadaChinaLaw EnforcementMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeEnergySocial IssuesMedia RCMPChinese-made dronesU.S. Congressmilitary strikesdrug traffickingPete HegsethCBC Morning Brief
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Media Monitor: Wildfire Smoke, Texas Floods, AI Videos
CBC News reports on concerns from U.S. Congress members about Canadian wildfire smoke, questions for Texas officials after deadly floods, and the removal of AI-generated videos on TikTok.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessHealthScience & TechnologySportWeatherMediaCanadaEconomyFederal GovernmentTradeDisastersMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesMedia Crisis WildfiresTexas FloodsAI VideosMark CarneyDepartment of National DefenceTikTokU.S. CongressCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: Sen. Tillis to Forgo Re-election Bid
TIME reports that Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not seek re-election after his term ends in 2027, opening the door for a Republican primary.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMedia Thom TillisDonald TrumpNorth Carolinadomestic policySenateU.S. CongresspoliticsTime - The D.C. Brief
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Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader
Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryLegalSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Robert M. T. HunterVirginiaConfederateStates' RightsU.S. CongressAmerican Civil WarPolitics