It’s once again time for US lawmakers to finalize the Farm Bill, an omnibus, multiyear law covering many agricultural and food programs.
Early this morning a 984-feet Singaporean-flagged container vessel crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The ship was departing Baltimore Harbor when it reportedly lost power, crashed, and brought down a significant portion of the bridge.
On Friday, a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House, led by Speaker Johnson, put concerns of a government shutdown to rest. Passing the $1.2 trillion spending plan, which needed Democratic support to succeed, really angered some hardline conservatives.
A $1.2 trillion spending package is making its way through Congress to keep remaining portions of the government funded through September. Late Friday morning, the package cleared its biggest hurdle by passing the Republican-led House.
Spring has sprung in our nation’s capital. It’s peak bloom for roughly 3,700 cherry trees in Washington, D.C. that attract over one million tourists each year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Around his time of year, spring breakers might stay home for their time off. But for others, they might've booked a ticket to go abroad. The State Department said before you take your trip or just any trip in general, there’s a fe
From housing and medicine to gas and groceries, many Americans are struggling with day-to-day expenses. It can be especially difficult for seniors living on a fixed income.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Additional aid for Ukraine and other foreign interests is still tied up in congress. As our lawmakers weigh in on sending more money to help Ukraine fight Russia, some of Ukraine’s front line service members are visiting our natio
Congressional leaders announced a deal to keep additional government agencies funded through the remainder of the fiscal year. The announcement comes just a few weeks after the first of two deadlines was met to avoid A partial government shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than two years ago US troops pulled out of Afghanistan. The withdrawal ended one of our longest wars. The withdrawal drew sharp criticism of President Biden from both sides as the world watched crowds desperately trying to escape a
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two major cases having to do with the First Amendment and free speech. One of them, Murthy v. Missouri, could determine future communications between the government and social media platforms.
This week, the Biden Administration released their fiscal budget for 2025, which includes nearly $110 billion for the U.S. DOT. The funding request comes after a series of aviation incidents and concerns surrounding compliance issues with Boeing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Is it time up for TikTok? The House passed a bill that could ban the popular app if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The legislation had strong bipartisan support for the most part. The bill said TikTok coul
Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D- WI) are teaming up with the United Steelworkers (USW) and other unions to fight against, what they are calling “unfair Chinese trade practices in shipbuilding.”
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Despite recent FDA approval, new Alzheimer's treatments- which experts say that can slow the progression of the disease- are not accessible to many Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Robert Hur, who was appointed as special counsel to investigate President Biden's handling of classified documents, has managed to upset both sides of the aisle. Members on the House Judiciary grilled Hur on his February report. The fin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ukrainian officials estimate 19-thousand Ukrainian kids have been forcibly separated from their families by Russia. In total, more than 300 have been reunited according to the Ukrainian government. We spoke with SOS Children’s Vil
Last night, President Joe Biden delivered the final State of the Union Address for his first term. He made his case to the American electorate as to why it shouldn’t be his last address.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In just a couple of hours, the President will give his State of the Union address. We expect him to talk about issues important to Americans, like the economy, security and coming together as a nation. This is the last State of the Unio
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. We've seen people from our communities volunteer to help Ukraine. Two years into this war, these volunteers are not giving up. “Everything has happened so much in two years,&r
More than 57 million people in the United States are over the age of 65. By 2040, that number is expected to grow to over 80 million. To help prepare for the increase, federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to ensure states are well-equipped.
WASHINGTON, D. C.- Voters in 16 states are heading to the polls or caucusing today to choose their party’s candidates for 2024. The most notable is the Republican presidential primary between Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump. There are
A recent Alabama Supreme Court decision declared embryos created through IVF as "children," and that disposing of unused embryos could be categorized as “wrongful death.” The ruling ignited nationwide backlash and federal legislation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s been more than two years of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As the fighting continues, another battle is being fought: reuniting Ukrainian kids with their families. Ukrainian officials claim tens of thousands of children have b
Everyday products you buy from the grocery store may be getting smaller, but staying the same, or even increasing, in price. It's called “Shrinkflation” and if you’ve noticed it, you’re not alone.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Our local communities know how much we love our Great Lakes. It’s not only a great spot for recreation but it helps bring in tourism and a vibrant ecosystem. Our local congressional members are working together on legislation that
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Looks like there won’t be a government shutdown. Just a couple of days before the deadline, congressional leaders reached a temporary agreement to keep the lights on. They’re extending the dates to March 8th for some spendin
In the deposition, Democrats say Hunter Biden gave specific details about his jobs, board positions and business transactions. The deposition is the latest in the House Republican investigation centered around whether President Biden profited off his son
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden both won their primaries in Michigan. A large turnout for ‘uncommitted’ votes is grabbing headlines. Trump earned 68 percent of Republican votes overall. In Marquette Cou
Today, President Joe Biden and the VP met with leaders of Congress just days ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown. According to Biden in the afternoon meeting, Friday’s deadline is urgent and so is sending aid to Ukraine