Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Congress has a big problem: people don't like it. With only 23. 7% approval, it's clear that many folks think Congress isn't doing a great job. But before you dismiss their $174, 000 salary as too high, consider what the job actually involves. Members of Congress are often away from home, working l
Congress is in a tough spot. It's not functioning as well as it should. Many former lawmakers say it's broken. They point to several big problems. First, lawmakers are leaving in record numbers. They're tired of the gridlock. They feel like they can't get anything done. This isn't just about one ad
Congress is working on new rules for digital money, like cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech. But they might forget about small banks that help people in rural and urban areas. These banks, called CDFIs and MDIs, are important for communities that big banks often ignore. If Congress doesn't include
Congress has a habit of playing games with the American people's money. They often fail to pass a budget, leading to government shutdowns that hurt many families. Yet, while these shutdowns cause real suffering, Congress members continue to collect their paychecks and enjoy top-notch health care, al
Congress is back in session, and with it comes a fresh wave of political drama for Donald Trump. The spotlight is now on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier whose death in 2019 sparked a whirlwind of conspiracy theories. Trump, who has tried to steer clear of this topic,
Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne
Congress has made a bold move that will have a significant impact on the crypto industry. This decision came on Wednesday when they voted to scrap a regulation that would have required certain digital asset platforms to share customer transaction details with the IRS. This change is expected to save
Congressman Chip Roy from Texas is not wasting any time. He's just introduced a new healthcare bill called the Healthcare Freedom Act. The idea? Expand health savings accounts to give Americans more control over their medical choices. Roy thinks the current system is too bureaucratic and expensive,
