
Auto Tariffs Scheduled to Take Effect Next Week
In less than one week, auto tariffs on new vehicles assembled outside the U.S. are scheduled to take effect. The proclamation signed by President Trump this week also includes tariffs on auto parts which are expected no later than early May.

Sen. Gillibrand Says Trump's VA Changes Will Hurt Veteran Mental Health Care
The Trump administration is planning for big cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is a return to 2019 staffing levels. But some are concerned about what the layoffs and other changes could mean for veterans’ access to mental health care.

NPR Report Claims Pentagon Sent Warning About Hackers Targeting Signal App
Just days before a reporter was accidentally included in a Signal group chat with top security leaders about an attack on Yemen rebels, NPR claims the Pentagon sent a mass advisory warning against using the Signal app, even for unclassified information.

Langworthy Confirms Southern Tier Social Security Administration Office will Remain Open, Despite DOGE Listing Office for Termination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Democrats claim 60 percent of regional Social Security Administration (SSA) offices are on the chopping block as part of the administration’s efforts to shrink the government. One of those offices is in New York’s Sou

What is Signal? The Encrypted App Top Officials Used to Share Attack Plans
In one of the top stories coming out of Washington, The Atlantic magazine editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, shares he was added into a group chat which included the Vice President, Defense Secretary, and more.

Democrats Blast Trump Administration Over Sensitive Information Leak to Reporter
Damage control was on display Tuesday after news of a sensitive "inadvertent" leak broke Monday. The sensitive information was related to U.S. military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen earlier this month and was shared with a reporter.

Ban Cell Phones in Schools? Congressional Members, School Administrators Weigh in on New York's Proposal
hould phones be banned in school? That’s what New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a few weeks ago. Some states have enacted similar bans in the classroom but not everyone feels it’s necessary.

Push to Hold Joint Session of Congress in America's Birthplace to Honor 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Next year will mark our nation’s 250th independence anniversary. To celebrate that historic year, some members of congress are hoping to have a joint session in the birthplace of our nation.

Turbulent Town Halls: Are Lawmakers Avoiding Constituents?
Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been met with protests and outrage from the citizens they represent over the administration’s government downsizing efforts. This has been a growing issue for all members of Congress.

Trump, Putin Discuss Russia-Ukraine Peace and Middle East as Gaza Ceasefire Crumbles
President Trump spent the morning on the phone with Russia President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders spoke for more than two hours about a 30-day ceasefire proposal with Ukraine. Many are hoping it is the beginning of the end to Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Prominent Party Leaders Show Support for Schumer Despite Frustration Among Democrats in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Frustration with congressional Democrats is boiling over in Capitol Hill following last week's decision between shutting down the government or agreeing to a Republican funding bill. There is some chatter about a primary challenge for a

VA Could Dismiss 80,000 Employees, Senator Gillibrand Warns it could Impact Veterans
The Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said their Department is looking at cutting about 80-thousand employees. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) is worried that the mass firings to the Department will hurt veterans.

Sticky Situation: What a Trade War with Canada Means for Maple Syrup in the U.S.
Industries and sectors across the U.S. are preparing for the impacts of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. The new tariffs could create a sticky situation for maple syrup lovers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of the congressional Northern Border Security Caucus recently met with the President’s “border czar” Tom Homan. Most of the national focus has been on the southern border for illegal crossings and drug smugglin

WASHINGTON, D.C. - European leaders are pledging to pitch in more to help Ukraine. They held an emergency meeting after the White House said they’re pausing military aid to Ukraine. There’s also reports that the US is also pausing intelligence

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Tuesday night’s address to Congress, President Trump’s message was loud and clear: he wants Congress to trim as much spending as possible. The House recently passed their budget resolution which calls for trillions in tax

The President’s address, over an hour and a half long, drew a lot of applause and standing ovations from Republicans, but very little support from Democrats. Today, Democrats are reacting to the address as they try to push back against the Trump's actions

At 9:00pm ET, President Donald Trump will deliver his first joint address to Congress of his second term. Millions of eyes from across the country and the world will be watching the prime-time speech very closely.

Just over a month into his second term, President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address to both chambers of Congress and to the American people tomorrow evening. Trump's speech is set to begin 9:00 pm ET.

A White House official confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was told to leave the White House following a tense meeting with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

More people across the country are using e-bikes and scooters for a convenient, cheap way to get around. Sales for e-bikes and scooters have skyrocketed in recent years- so have safety concerns over the batteries that power them