A bipartisan bill meant to reform the regulation of nuclear energy significantly is scheduled to hit the House floor this week for a vote. The Atomic Energy Advancement Act, introduced by Reps. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), would streamline the approval process for nuclear projects and further develop the sector, as many point […]
The White House said it is aware and thinking of the man who died Sunday after lighting himself on fire to protest Israel. Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active-duty airman, lit himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in protest of Israel’s actions in its war against Hamas. “The president is aware,” White House press secretary Karine […]
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) began circulating a resolution on Tuesday to House members of both parties aimed at expressing support for in vitro fertilization, calling on “elected officials” to pass legislation protecting the procedure. The resolution condemns “any judicial ruling” that would “restrict access” to IVF and praises the procedure as a “safe, reliable, and […]
Republican leadership in the Senate called for a full trial of President Joe Biden’s border chief on Tuesday as Democrats weigh a quick dismissal of the impeachment charges against him. The Senate has the constitutional authority to try Alejandro Mayorkas, the homeland secretary House Republicans impeached in a party-line vote earlier this month. But Democrats […]
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) endorsed Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake on Tuesday, becoming the latest prominent Republican to back the former Arizona gubernatorial candidate. “Kari Lake is a battle-tested warrior who will secure the border and advocate for policies that put the American people first,” Vance told the Daily Caller. “Kari is running against […]
Monica Lewinsky has collaborated with women’s clothing outlet Reformation to encourage young women to vote in this year’s election. Reformation’s new campaign marks the third year in a row it has encouraged people to vote, and its first to partner with the organization Vote.org, which helps people get registered to vote. Lewinsky, a White House […]
The last wave of February’s three Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest earners who retire at 70, will go out to the final group of retirees in just one day. Retirees born on or after the 21st of the month will get their payments on Wednesday, Feb. 28, according to the […]
Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) said she would rather continue delaying the farm bill than make a deal with Republicans, according to a Politico report. The future of the farm bill has been delayed for months as the parties have competing priorities surrounding the bill. Now, its future seems even dimmer as Stabenow said […]
California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin sending payments worth up to $1,751 to qualified residents in three days. CalFresh, California’s SNAP program, will start issuing payments on Friday; benefits are sent from the 1st of the month through the 10th. Arrival dates for those who receive benefits nationwide depend on a household’s Social Security number, last name, or case […]
March’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943 for individual filers, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in just three days. The payment will go out this Friday to people who struggle with a serious debilitating disability and have a limited income as a result, according to the Social Security Administration. In order to […]
