Ex-MLB star Mark Teixeira launches congressional bid to back Trump
Summary Mark Teixeira, former MLB star, running for Congress in Texas. Campaign announced for Texas’ 21st Congressional District seat. Supports President Trump’s America First agenda and conservative values. Focuses on border security,…
Texas House approves GOP-favoring congressional map
Summary Texas House approves new GOP-favored map. Map grants five extra House seats to Republicans. Democrats oppose the plan, citing racial discrimination. Trump was accused of stacking the midterm election deck. By a vote of 88 to 52, the House…
What Is the Current US Congress Approval Rating?
Congress approval rating in the US has sunk to a critical low, leveling with the lowest rating in recent history. This paper will bring out point-blank the reasons behind this decline in ratings, examine the causes of it, and explain the implications it…
Court backs Trump on foreign aid cuts
Summary The appeals court allows Trump to cut billions in foreign aid. Court overturns lower court’s order to restore funds. Grant recipients lack legal standing to challenge cuts. Only the Government Accountability Office can sue over impoundment.…
Jake Ryan backs term limits for Congress in 2026 bid
Summary Jake Ryan signs USTL term limit pledge. Supports congressional term limit amendment effort. Promotes citizen legislators, opposes career politicians. Aligns with U.S. Term Limits movement goals. Focuses on integrity and transparency for Oregon.…
GOP Bill may cut food aid for 3 Million Americans
Summary One Big Beautiful Bill cuts SNAP by $186 billion. Nearly 3 million Americans lose SNAP benefits. Benefit increases capped to inflation, limiting growth. More work and state cost-sharing requirements set. Families will receive less food assistance…
Jerry Carl files to run for Congress again
Summary Jerry Carl filed “statement of organization” for Congress run. Campaign name: “Jerry Carl for Congress,” per federal filings. Carl lost the 2024 primary to Barry Moore for the Alabama seat. Has $63,905 in campaign funds as of filing…
GOP’s Lulgjuraj launches bid for Michigan’s 10th
Summary Robert Lulgjuraj launched the campaign Aug. 7. Running for open Michigan 10th District seat. Macomb County prosecutor and trial lawyer. Competitive race could decide 2026 House control. Faces Democrats including Casey Armitage. Instead of running…
Judge rules cutting humanities grants unlawful
Summary Federal judge: humanities grant cuts unlawful. Abrupt termination violated Congressional approval. Humanities groups’ lawsuit allowed to proceed. Funding cuts risk layoffs, cancel programs. Judge: Congress controls budget decisions. The National…
GAO: $8B NIH block by Trump violated law
Summary GAO says Trump froze $8 billion NIH funding illegally. Violated law by withholding Congress-approved money. NIH canceled 1,800+ grants, delayed awards. No lawful notice or justification provided. GAO may sue; lawmakers demand funding restored.…