Hailey Buzbee's Death Sparks Calls for Online Predator Legislation | Legislation to Halt Welfare Funding for Non-Citizens Introduced | IRS Urges Early Tax Prep Amid New Legislation | SCORE Act Amendments: Congressional Black Caucus and Republicans Negotiate College Sports Legislation | Congress Stock Trading Ban: Conflicts of Interest and Proposed Legislation | Minnesota Gun Legislation: Walz Calls for Special Session | Rand Paul Leaves Door Open for White House Run; Cybersecurity Legislation Advances | Rural Hospitals Face Challenges Under New Legislation | Hailey Buzbee's Death Sparks Calls for Online Predator Legislation | Legislation to Halt Welfare Funding for Non-Citizens Introduced | IRS Urges Early Tax Prep Amid New Legislation | SCORE Act Amendments: Congressional Black Caucus and Republicans Negotiate College Sports Legislation | Congress Stock Trading Ban: Conflicts of Interest and Proposed Legislation | Minnesota Gun Legislation: Walz Calls for Special Session | Rand Paul Leaves Door Open for White House Run; Cybersecurity Legislation Advances | Rural Hospitals Face Challenges Under New Legislation
The death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, who went missing from Fishers, Indiana, and was later found deceased in Ohio, has prompted her family and Indiana lawmakers to push for stronger legislation against online predators. Buzbee's case hig...
Remains found in Wayne National Forest identified as those of missing Indiana teen Hailey Buzbee
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has introduced the End Welfare for Non-Citizens Act to discontinue taxpayer-funded benefits for refugees, asylees, and illegal immigrants. This action addresses concerns about the allocation of billions of Ame...
Immigrant and Native Consumption of Means-Tested Welfare and Entitlement Benefits in 2023
The IRS is urging taxpayers to start preparing for the 2026 tax season now, rather than waiting until the last minute. This is especially important because of changes introduced by the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (OBBBA), which could significa...
IRS issues nationwide notice: Start doing this before year’s end
The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, aimed at establishing a uniform national system for college athletics, is undergoing crucial negotiations that could determine its future. Discussions bet...
Congressional Black Caucus in discussions with Republicans on amending SCORE Act
The debate over whether members of Congress should be allowed to trade stocks continues, with concerns rising about potential conflicts of interest. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has been a vocal advocate for a stock trading ban, even as her own i...
Rep. Luna's investment in a donor's energy firm illustrates potential limits of a stock trading ban
Following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has vowed to call a special legislative session to address gun violence. He aims to push for a ban on assault-style firearms and high-capa...
Walz facing political headwinds as he calls for gun legislation vote following Annunciation mass shooting
Senator Rand Paul doesn't rule out a 2028 presidential bid, and the House Homeland Security Committee is pushing forward on key cybersecurity legislation. These developments highlight ongoing shifts in both political and cybersecurity lands...
Rural hospitals are facing significant challenges due to recent federal policy changes, workforce shortages, and rising costs. New legislation is expected to bring Medicaid cuts and potential hospital closures, impacting access to healthcar...
FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump's bill, despite RFK Jr.'s promise
President Trump has signed legislation aimed at cracking down on fentanyl trafficking. The 'Halt Fentanyl Act' aims to close loopholes and increase the prosecution of criminals involved in trafficking fentanyl.
WATCH LIVE: Trump signs legislation cracking down on Fentanyl trafficking
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on key cryptocurrency legislation during "Crypto Week." Chairman French Hill of the House Committee on Financial Services discussed the upcoming votes on the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti...
Trump threatens to withhold endorsements for GOP senators who don’t back rescissions bill
In response to the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, SC, Representatives Jim Clyburn and Mike Thompson, along with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are pushing for enhanced background...
Hearings have commenced regarding the House Bill 6 (HB6) scandal in Ohio, nearly five years after the initial allegations surfaced. These proceedings coincide with discussions among state and federal lawmakers about potential anti-corruptio...
Consultant says there is no evidence FirstEnergy funds were to support H.B. 6
The GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins, is gaining bipartisan support in the Senate, potentially unlocking trillions for the U.S. Treasury. However, concerns persist over conflicts of interest and the broader implications for the c...
White House crypto czar David Sacks says stablecoin bill will unlock 'trillions' for U.S. Treasury
A whirlwind of political activity unfolded on May 19, 2025, as President Donald Trump engaged in high-stakes diplomacy regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict, while back in the US, the Senate made strides in cryptocurrency regulation and con...
Pennsylvania lawmakers are drafting bipartisan legislation to hold funeral home directors accountable following allegations of mishandling pet remains by a Pittsburgh funeral home. This initiative seeks to address a gap in existing laws and...
Pet cremation scandal prompts bipartisan lawmakers to draft new legislation
Republicans are embarking on the complex task of drafting major tax legislation, often referred to as the 'big, beautiful bill,' aimed primarily at extending the expiring 2017 Trump-era tax cuts. However, significant internal divisions and...
The recurring debate over switching clocks twice a year is back in the spotlight, with former President Donald Trump recently pushing Congress to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the United States. This move could end the 's...
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are renewing efforts to eliminate the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Citing growing concerns over health impacts and economic disruptions, a bipartisan consensus...
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently completed action on over 900 bills from the 2025 legislative session, making headlines with a record-setting number of vetoes. This move has effectively blocked numerous legislative priorities set f...