Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Clears First Procedural Hurdle in Senate Confirmation Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On a 51 to 49 vote, President Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, barely cleared his first hurdle in a Senate vote. Senators are advancing his nomination but it’s not set in stone, yet. Hegseth, who is a for
Sen. Gillibrand Advocates for Increased Funding to Address Childcare Workforce Shortage, Facilities Repair
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) said in New York alone, nearly two-thirds of people live in communities lack adequate access to childcare. She’s sponsoring legislation that aims to fix a shortage of affordable childcare. The Ch
D.C. Begins to Remove Fencing, Barriers Following Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C . - Law enforcement officials pulled out all the stops with security measures in Washington for the Inauguration, President Jimmy Carter lying in state and the January 6th election certification. They brought in thousands of law enforcemen
Ethics Watchdog Group, Congressional Members Air Concerns After Trump Pardons January 6 Rioters
WASHINGTON ,D.C. - The people detained for their role in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack are being released after President Donald Trump pardoned them. Hours after swearing in, President Trump pardoned about 15-hundred people who participated in the
Supporters of 47th President Line Up Early at Capital One Arena to Witness History
The cold temperatures did not deter supporters of the 47th President of the United States from getting a chance to witness history. Thousands lined up at Capital One Arena, as early as midnight Monday morning to have front row seats to today’s events.
What to Expect for Trump's Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In just a few hours President- Elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office and become our 47th president. It will be his second term in office. There are a lot of planned events surrounding Inauguration Day. Traditionally, the incom
D.C. Restaurant Owner Shares Memories of Dr. King During Civil Rights Movement in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day, one Washington, D.C. based restaurant became a spot Dr. King would dine at often. The 92 year-old owner shares her memories she has of the late civil rights activist.
Thousands Attend Trump Victory Rally in D.C. Ahead of Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just a few hours ago, President- Elect Donald Trump threw a victory rally in downtown D.C. Celebrities, members of his new administration and thousands of people took part in the event the day before he is inaugurated. Trump told the cr
Thousands Attend People’s March in Washington Just Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
The women’s and civil rights march comes less than 48 hours before Donald Trump is sworn into office as the 47th President. Organizers say they’re mobilizing their collective power to stand against efforts to roll back their rights and freedoms.
Langworthy, Gillibrand React to Proposed Ceasefire Deal, Israel Delays Vote to Proceed
Today, members of Congress are reacting to a proposed ceasefire deal in Gaza which could take effect as early as this weekend. News broke on Wednesday of the ceasefire-hostage agreement between Hamas and Israel.
Biden Delivers Farewell Address, Highlights Administration's Success and Warns about Abuse of Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In President Joe Biden’s farewell address, he touched on a number of topics: from where his administration had success and the dangers that lie ahead. Most of the speech centered around upholding our democracy. “We are a nat
Republicans Eye Extending, Improving 2017 Trump Tax Policies
It will be a pivotal year for tax policy. A 2017 Trump tax law is set to expire at the end of 2025. Republicans in Congress are working to extend and improve upon Trump-era tax policies from the Tax Cuts and Jobs act (TCJA).
Cabinet Nominees React to Ceasefire Deal, Global Security Issues During Day 2 of Confirmation Hearings
Today, cabinet nominees including Marco Rubio, Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe were among the six candidates who spent hours fielding questions from senators on Capitol Hill.
Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Grilled in Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President- Elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. While some Republicans gave him a warm welcome, Democrats grilled him on policy and allegations
House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
Tuesday, House Republicans and leading voices against transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports, were on Capitol Hill to celebrate the passage of the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.”
On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed its first bill of the 119th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. The legislation deals with a key campaign priority for Republicans in the 2024 elections: border security.
The casket of the 39th President arrived by horse-drawn caisson around 4:30 p.m. ET. The arrival ceremony kicked off shortly thereafter. Carter’s casket was welcomed by diplomats, Supreme Court Justices and members of Congress who paid their respects.
The 2024 Presidential Election was officially certified by Congress on Monday and went much smoother than four years ago. As President of the Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris officially announced Trump and Vance the winners of the 2024 election
The 119th Congress began today and the first order of businesses was electing the Speaker of the House. After winning over a handful of Republican holdouts, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) was elected by his colleagues to serve a 2nd term as Speaker.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) received the unofficial go-ahead from Republicans in a conference vote last fall. It remains to be seen if that support will carry Speaker Johnson over the finish line in Friday’s official vote on the House floor.
WASHINGTON ,D.C. - Friday at noon, the new 119th Congress will begin. Republicans will have the majority in both the House and Senate. It will be a Republican trifecta in Washington when President-Elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The Republi
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-Elect Donald Trump is supporting Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R- LA) to continue as Speaker in the new congress. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Johnson is “a good, hard working, religious man” and that he h
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There will be ceremonies in both Georgia and Washington, D.C. for former President Jimmy Carter in early January. The 39th President died at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday.
