U.S. House panel seeks to question Prince Andrew on Epstein
The leading Democrat on the House oversight committee, California congressman Robert Garcia, asked King Charles III’s younger brother to assist with the investigation in a letter that was released on Thursday. A week after Mountbatten Windsor…
California voters head to polls in crucial 2025 election
Summary California voters are casting ballots in a special election. Key issue is Proposition 50, a redistricting measure. Proposition aims to redraw districts favoring Democratic candidates. From the conservative, rural North State to the liberal…
Nikki Gronli announces bid for South Dakota House seat
Summary Nikki Gronli, former USDA Rural Development director, announced candidacy. Running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House of Representatives seat in 2026. Potential first Democratic primary contender in over a decade. Emphasizes rural prosperity,…
House pushes for full release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Summary Bipartisan lawmakers push for a vote to release Epstein files. Rep. Thomas Massie filed a discharge petition for House vote. Proposal demands DOJ release all unclassified Epstein documents. The petition gained strong bipartisan support, including…
Trump says GOP “entitled” to five more House seats
Summary Trump claims Republicans are entitled to five more House seats. Bases claim on Texas voting and redistricting efforts. Texas governor, GOP have strong support and chance. Democrats accuse the GOP of gerrymandering to gain advantage. Trump…
Public broadcasting faces closure after budget slash
Summary Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to shut down operations. Shutdown follows loss of $1.1 billion federal funding by Congress. Most CPB staff will be laid off by September 30, 2025. The small transition team remains until January 2026 for…
Republicans celebrate new law as Senate moves second bill
Summary The House approved the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal stablecoin regulatory framework. President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on July 18, 2025. The Act mandates 1:1 reserve backing and monthly audited disclosures for stablecoins.…
Congressional Republicans facing cuts while battling shutdown risk
Summary Congressional Republicans face challenges cutting spending while avoiding government shutdown. Passing all 12 appropriations bills before the September 30 deadline remains unlikely. House GOP aims for deep non-defense spending cuts; Senate less…
Crypto Week: US House debates GENIUS, CLARITY & Anti-CBDC Acts
Key Points The U.S. House of Representatives has designated July 14-18, 2025, as “Crypto Week,” a historic move to focus on digital asset legislation. Lawmakers will debate and potentially vote on three landmark bills: the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act,…
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden claims credit amid medicaid cuts in Wisconsin
Key Points U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is under fire for claiming credit for $1 billion in Medicaid funding for Wisconsin after voting for federal legislation that slashed Medicaid and put rural hospitals at risk. Van Orden’s public statements…