Biden Asks Congress for Nearly $100 Billion in Disaster Aid
Biden seeks $100 billion in disaster aid to support hurricane-affected communities, stressing immediate financial needs and urging Congressional action.
Congressional Dems Call Out Companies That Pay Execs More Than They Pay in Taxes
High-profile U.S. corporations including Tesla are paying executives more than federal income taxes, attributed to tax policies from 2017 and proposed future cuts.
Campaigners press US to ban Israel arms sales after UK's partial halt
UK's arms export suspension to Israel underscores the need for US Congress to reconsider its own arms sales policies.
More than $3M in federal checks stolen in Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn, official says
Thieves have stolen over $3 million in federal checks from Staten Island and South Brooklyn, prompting calls for federal action.
The missed opportunities in White House's critical infrastructure directive
National security memorandum updates are necessary due to evolving threats.
Congressional action is needed to address gaps in critical infrastructure defense.
House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill
The latest congressional effort is a serious threat to TikTok's future in the U.S.
House lawmakers say existing regulatory powers can police generative AI abuse
Regulatory agencies offer some guardrails against AI threats, but there's a need for broader congressional action.
State governments are taking the lead in regulating AI to protect democracy.
The Child Tax Credit deal is great, but it's not a solution to the childcare crisis
The proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit would help stabilize hardworking families and lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
While the deal is a step in the right direction, it does not address the need for major Congressional action on childcare.
$3,888 Social Security Cuts Are Looming
Potential cuts to Social Security benefits are imminent if no action is taken to address the funding shortfall, leading to a significant reduction in monthly benefits for retirees.