Tag: Congress

Community and Family

DC voucher program could get a much-needed boost in funding

Washington Examiner · August 21, 2023 7:00 am

Department of Homeland Security personnel deliver supplies to Santa Ana community residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Even before the storm hit on Sept. 20, Puerto Rico was in dire condition thanks to a decade-long economic recession that had left its infrastructure in a sorry state.

Vermonters seek relief as lawmakers press for more federal aid

Washington Examiner · August 20, 2023 11:04 am

In this Dec. 18, 2019, photo, Rep. Sean Casten speaks on the House floor as the House of Representatives debates the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington.

Democrat Sean Casten accused of more law violations by watchdog over campaign tweets

Gabe Kaminsky · August 18, 2023 5:42 pm

Bill would require federal agencies to buy American flags made in U.S.

Washington Examiner · August 18, 2023 12:07 pm

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen’s campaign drops thousands on fine dining and ritzy hotels

Gabe Kaminsky · August 18, 2023 9:00 am

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, testifies during a House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee budget hearing, Thursday, March 29, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Mayorkas called before Congress for seventh time as DHS laments ‘baseless attacks’

Anna Giaritelli · August 17, 2023 6:56 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks against cuts to social security in front of Capitol Hill on March 28, 2023.

‘Squad’ Democrat Ilhan Omar’s World Cup trip funded by Hamas-tied Qatar

Gabe Kaminsky · August 17, 2023 5:02 pm

Report: Bill to curb useless government reports is useless

Washington Examiner · August 17, 2023 12:09 pm

Daily on Defense

Congress: Where compromise goes to die

Jamie McIntyre · August 17, 2023 10:58 am

Rep. George Santos is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington.

George Santos violates ethics rules after failing to file annual financial report

Cami Mondeaux · August 16, 2023 6:43 pm

Rep. Rob Wittman questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington.

House Republican Rob Wittman skirts federal stock trading disclosure law

Gabe Kaminsky · August 16, 2023 5:30 pm

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference by the Congressional Progressive Caucus on the threat of default on May 24, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

AOC owed up to $50,000 in student loans while leading calls for debt cancellation

Misty Severi · August 16, 2023 4:00 pm