Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Tag: House of Representatives

House passes Laken Riley Act, critics warn it dismantles constitutional rights...

A political tragedy: GOP uses personal grief to justify sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown.

Why Congress members face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on...

Suing Congress members who are complicit in genocide is a good step for exposing—and organizing against—the power of the warfare state.

Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid...

Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

House passes controversial bill targeting ICC officials over Israel: 42 Democrats...

Critics warn that the legislation, which passed 247-155, could undermine the court's independence and be weaponized to silence free speech in the United States.

House Republicans push sanctions on ICC over war crimes charges against...

GOP lawmakers advance legislation to penalize the International Criminal Court, despite opposition from the White House and Democratic leaders.

New bill that would effectively ban TikTok in US passes House

The bill would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless the social media platform's parent company, ByteDance, divests its holdings.

House rejects standalone Israel aid bill amid progressive opposition and humanitarian...

The failure of the Israel aid bill in the House came amidst broader legislative struggles to pass critical foreign aid.

House passes PRESS Act advancing press freedoms

If passed, the federal law would prohibit the government from compelling journalists and telecommunication providers to disclose sources and work product.

US House votes to expel George Santos

Rep. Santos faces a 23-count federal indictment that includes campaign finance crimes.

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Trump’s inaugural address criticized for ignoring key issues facing working families

President Trump’s lack of focus on healthcare, housing, and income inequality sparks backlash from Senator Bernie Sanders.

Trump signs executive order targeting birthright citizenship: Legal and humanitarian concerns arise

Trump targets a cornerstone of U.S. citizenship in first-day executive order.

Donald Trump’s second term will be bad news for endangered ocean and coastal animals

The re-election of Donald Trump has scientists and conservationists like me worried about the wildlife and wild places we’ve dedicated our lives...

Takeover by rogue secessionist from within—fortress America nibbled to death by ruthless ducks

What the rebellious confederacy could not pull off with violence, today’s nefarious secession depends on legalistic, electoral and political trappings.