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House Rules Committee Debates Bill Granting President Trump Broad Tariff Authority Amid Sanctions Concerns

House Rules Committee Debates Bill Granting President Trump Broad Tariff Authority Amid Sanctions Concerns

The U.S. House Rules Committee is currently debating the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (H.R.10076). Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voiced strong opposition to the bill, arguing that it is deeply flawed. According to Meeks, while the bill is ostensibly about imposing new sanctions on Russia, its primary effect would be to grant President Trump sweeping new tariff authorities. Meeks stated that the bill was drafted by White House lawyers to maximize the President's power to impose import taxes on Americans and minimize any obligation to actually sanction Russia. He highlighted that the President already possesses the authority to impose the sanctions outlined in the bill but has chosen not to use them for the past 19 months. Meeks also expressed concern that Section 113 of the bill would allow the President to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from major purchasers of Russian oil and gas and 'top oil sanctions...

Franklin alum Shay Smith turns position change into UTEP breakthrough

Franklin alum Shay Smith turns position change into UTEP breakthrough

Once a promising QB, El Pasoan Shay Smith, a Franklin alum and son of an all-time Miner great, makes his mark.

Metallica coming to Sun Bowl Stadium in 2027 with Limp Bizkit

Metallica coming to Sun Bowl Stadium in 2027 with Limp Bizkit

Metallica is bringing the M2 World Tour to Sun Bowl Stadium next summer. Find out when tickets go on sale.

GAO Report Reveals Lengthy Investigations and Delays in DHS Whistleblower Retaliation Cases

GAO Report Reveals Lengthy Investigations and Delays in DHS Whistleblower Retaliation Cases

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report indicating a significant increase in whistleblower retaliation complaints at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The report highlights that investigations into these complaints are often lengthy, with substantial delays in taking action on substantiated cases. Between fiscal years 2018 and 2025, the DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) received approximately 236,000 complaints alleging wrongdoing, of which 3,025 were identified as whistleblower retaliation allegations and routed to the Whistleblower Protection Division (WPD). The number of retaliation complaints reviewed by the WPD surged from 75 in 2018 to 834 in 2025, with over half occurring in 2024 or 2025. Despite OIG policy requiring timely review, GAO found that 53% of investigations took more than three years to close, while only 11% were closed within one year. The report also noted that the DHS Secretary failed to meet the statutory requirement of taking corrective actio...

Lavina Oguntimehin rewards UTEP volleyball's faith-and-development model

Lavina Oguntimehin rewards UTEP volleyball's faith-and-development model

Luvina Oguntimehin came to UTEP as a freshman in 2024, worked her way up, got better and now is a key player for the Miners' success.

What's that coming to Northern Pass Drive on El Paso's West Side?

What's that coming to Northern Pass Drive on El Paso's West Side?

The new housing complex will feature nine separate buildings with more than 200 units in El Paso's quickly growing West Side.

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has officially cosponsored a marijuana banking bill, as announced in a press release. This move aligns with ongoing efforts to address the financial challenges faced by legal cannabis businesses in the United States. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which Cortez Masto supports, aims to provide these businesses with access to traditional banking systems and financial services, a critical need given the federal illegality of cannabis despite state-level legalization. This legislative action comes as various states, including Maryland and Kansas, are actively discussing or implementing changes to their cannabis policies, highlighting a growing national conversation around marijuana regulation and its economic implications. The broader context includes discussions on cannabis analyzation devices by Customs and Border Protection and the financial support from marijuana industry contributions to political action committees.

Representative Al Green to Force House Vote on Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump This Week

Representative Al Green to Force House Vote on Impeachment Resolution Against President Trump This Week

Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, announced his intention to force a recorded vote in the House of Representatives this week on his latest impeachment resolution against President Trump. Green filed House Resolution 1486 on August 24, which accuses President Trump of abusing the powers of his office through the administration's operation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The resolution alleges that these agencies are unaccountable and that the administration is responsible for unjustified killings and cover-ups involving specific individuals. Green argues that President Trump's conduct violates his constitutional oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, and the one-article resolution calls for his impeachment and removal from office. Green plans to use a privileged-resolution procedure under House Rule IX to bring the measure to the floor, which requires the chamber to address his proposal rather than allowing it to remain in ...

House Democrat Introduces Resolution to Impeach President Trump Over ICE Operations

House Democrat Introduces Resolution to Impeach President Trump Over ICE Operations

Democratic Representative Al Green of Texas has introduced a privileged resolution to impeach President Trump, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution, introduced on Monday, utilizes a procedural tool that compels House GOP leaders to schedule a vote on the article of impeachment within two legislative days. Representative Green alleges that President Trump abused his executive power by transforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) into 'dangerous, unaccountable paramilitary police forces' that operate without oversight. He specifically cited 'unjustified killings' by immigration officers during 'Operation Metro Surge,' a mission designed to apprehend and deport undocumented immigrants. The resolution mentions the deaths of four U.S. citizens, including Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed in separate incidents in Minneapolis after altercations with officers. Representative Green further accused President Trump of enabling agents ...

Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is urging Republican Ken Paxton to back a federal diesel tax suspension, highlighting policy differences in the Texas US Senate race.