U.S. Congress

SCOTUS Rules Federal Law Does Not Require Mail-In Ballots to Be Received by Election Day

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that federal law does not require mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day.…

2 months ago

Congress Looks to Curb SNAP Fraud As Enrollment and Program Costs Climb

With the Department of Justice’s fraud takedown efforts ramping up over the past few months, members of Congress continue to…

2 months ago

Texas Lawmakers React After ICE Detains Nun Before Mass

South Texas lawmakers from both parties responded after Sister Letty Ugboaja, a Catholic nun, was detained by ICE while walking…

2 months ago

Texas Democrats Warn Ending TPS Could Upend Communities Everywhere

Following yesterday’s United States Supreme Court decision that would allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for…

2 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Intensify Fight Against Screwworm

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and more than 20 members of the Texas congressional delegation are urging President Donald…

2 months ago

August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Congressman August Pfluger (R) has introduced legislation that would require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose how…

2 months ago

Keith Self Calls for Senate to Pass SAVE Act

Congressman Keith Self (R) is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, arguing that requiring proof of citizenship…

2 months ago

Vicente Gonzalez Backs Bipartisan Housing Package to Expand Affordable Housing

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D) voted for a bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing regulatory delays, and lowering…

2 months ago

Brandon Gill's Pointed Questions Steal the Show at SNAP Fraud Hearing

Billions of dollars meant to feed struggling Americans are disappearing, and Congressman Brandon Gill (R-TX) had plenty of questions about…

2 months ago

Drug Cartels Are Going Global — John Cornyn Wants to Stop Them

Although fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have declined as border enforcement efforts have increased, lawmakers warn that Mexican drug cartels…

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