Articles tagged with #congress
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Eliot Engel, a 16-term Bronx Liberal in Congress, Dies at 79
Eliot Engel, a stalwart advocate for social justice and a fixture in New York politics, has left an indelible mark on the city's congressional delegation. As a 16-term congressman from the Bronx, Engel's dedication to serving his constituents earned him a reputation as a tireless champion of progres...
Georgia Residents Cast Votes in Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
The special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district has concluded, and votes are being counted. The district was previously represented by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January 2022 after facing intense backlash for her comments and actions. The election featured a crowded field ...
Trump's Unexpected Intervention Disrupts Dhs Funding Talks
Washington, D.C. - The usually quiet halls of Congress have been disrupted by an unexpected intervention from a familiar figure: former President Donald Trump. In a series of tweets and public statements, Trump has weighed in on the debate over the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) funding pac...
Cracks Emerge in Gop Over Iran War Cost as Administration Floats More Than $200b Request to Congress
The Republican Party, known for its hawkish stance on foreign policy, is facing a growing rift over the potential cost of a war with Iran. The administration's request for over $200 billion from Congress has sparked a heated debate, with some lawmakers questioning the justification for such a large ...
Ceos of Top Airlines Demand Congress Restore Funding to Homeland Security and Pay Airport Workers
Top Airlines CEOs Urge Congress to Restore Homeland Security Funding and Pay Airport Workers Fairly Pressure on Congress to Act Chief Executives of the world's leading airlines have sent a joint letter to the US Congress, urging lawmakers to restore funds to the Department of Homeland Security and e...
Republican Leaders Call for Rep. Tony Gonzales to End Campaign
Republican leaders in the House have been scrambling to shore up support for vulnerable incumbents ahead of the midterms, but Rep. Tony Gonzales' recent vote against a measure to support Israel has put a major dent in his re-election prospects. Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, voted against a reso...
'substantial Reason to Believe' Tony Gonzales Had Sex with His Staffer, House Probe Finds
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican representative from Texas, is facing intense scrutiny after a House committee completed a probe into allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a staffer. The committee's findings, which were first reported by Politico, have sparked concerns about the congres...
Congress Rushes to Get in the Loop as Critics Denounce Iran Strikes
The US Congress is scrambling to respond to the Biden administration's recent military strikes in Iran, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the lack of congressional oversight. The strikes, which targeted Iranian-backed militia groups in eastern Syria, have sparked a heated de...
Texas Rep. Gonzales Resists Calls to Resign Over Allegations of an Affair with an Ex-staffer
Texas Representative Tony Gonzales has been at the center of a growing controversy after allegations emerged that he had an affair with a former staffer. The staffer, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claimed that the affair began in 2020 and continued for several years. Allegations Surface, Gonza...