Doctors, Scientists Run for Congress vs RFK Jr
RFK Jr’s HHS Role Spurs Scientist Candidates: Over 50 Democratic doctors and scientists have launched 2026 congressional bids, driven by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS policies on vaccines and healthcare cuts. 314 Action Leads Recruitment Wave:…
Graham Linehan Claims British Government Tried to Silence Him Before US Congress Testimony
Graham Linehan, Father Ted co-creator, is set to testify before the US House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Jim Jordan, on UK free speech threats under the Online Safety Act. Linehan accuses Sir Keir Starmer’s government of silencing critics,…
Houston Voters Decide Successor to Turner Amid GOP Attendance Warnings
Texas’s 18th Congressional District holds a special runoff election today between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, replacing late Rep. Sylvester Turner (died March 2025). Winner sworn in immediately, narrowing GOP House majority from…
Congress Urged to Block DHS Funding Bill Pending ICE Reform Demands
Senate blocked six-bill funding package on 29 January 2026 over Democratic demands for DHS and ICE reforms, risking partial government shutdown by Saturday midnight. Pennsylvania House Democrats urged Senators Fetterman and McCormick to oppose DHS…
Secretary Rubio to testify on Trump Venezuela policy amid war powers disputes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee on 28 January 2026 at 10 a.m. EST on Trump administration’s Venezuela policy. Hearing follows U.S. raid capturing ex-President Nicolás Maduro for U.S. drug charges,…
Alexander Vindman Launches Democratic Bid to Unseat Florida Senator Moody
Retired Army lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman has launched a Democratic campaign for the US Senate in Florida, entering the 2026 race as a first-time candidate. Vindman is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Senator Ashley…
Over 100 Former US Officials Urge Congress to Protect Vital US-NATO Alliance Amid Rising Threats
Over 100 former US officials signed an open letter urging Congress to protect the US-NATO alliance amid threats, including President Trump’s interest in Greenland, a NATO-protected Danish territory. Bipartisan lawmakers, led by Reps. Keating,…
Congress Members Urged to Oppose Immigration Policies Impacting Georgia Families
Local Impacts: Federal immigration policies are straining Georgia’s families, businesses, and communities by increasing pressure on housing, schools, healthcare, and public services amid rising migrant arrivals. State Leader Concerns: Governor…
Congress Urges Renewed Diplomacy as Trump State Department Deems Africa Peripheral
US Congress members urge Trump administration to prioritise diplomatic engagement with Africa, amid State Department perceptions of the continent as peripheral to national interests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined South Africa’s G20…
Azerbaijani Parliament Announces Plans to Deepen Ties with US Congress
Parliamentary Work Plan Update: Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Committee on International Relations included measures to enhance ties with US Congress in its 2026 spring session agenda. Strategic Partnership Foundation: Initiative follows elevation of…