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Kennedy family tries to stop Trump's Washington arch

Kennedy family tries to stop Trump's Washington arch

By Costas Pitas Nov 10 (Reuters) - Several members of the Kennedy family, one of America's most famous political dynasties, filed on Tuesday to join a court case aimed at stopping President Donald Trump from building a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, saying it would obstruct views and cast

Bipartisan Congressional Group Introduces 'WIPE OUT Burn Pits Act' to Protect Servicemembers from Toxic Exposure

Bipartisan Congressional Group Introduces 'WIPE OUT Burn Pits Act' to Protect Servicemembers from Toxic Exposure

Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-35), and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), along with Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), have introduced the Waste Incineration Protection, Exposure Oversight, and Updated Tracking of (WIPE OUT) Burn Pits Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to protect U.S. servicemembers from the harmful effects of toxic burn pits, particularly those operated by foreign entities near U.S. military installations. The bill builds upon the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act by requiring the Department of Defense (DoD) to identify, record, and test air quality at burn pit sites, including those not controlled by the U.S. military. It also mandates the documentation of potential exposure in servicemembers' health records and pushes for the replacement of burn pits with safer waste disposal alternatives.

Kennedy Family Joins Lawsuit to Block President Trump's Proposed Washington Arch Near Arlington National Cemetery

Kennedy Family Joins Lawsuit to Block President Trump's Proposed Washington Arch Near Arlington National Cemetery

Several members of the Kennedy family have filed to join a court case aimed at preventing President Trump from constructing a proposed triumphal arch in Washington. The arch, envisioned as a 250-foot structure featuring a 60-foot gold winged female figure holding a flame and flanked by gold flying eagles, would be located across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, near the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. The Kennedy family argues that this arch would permanently obstruct views and cast shadows over historically significant sight lines to their relatives' grave sites and memorials within Arlington National Cemetery, as well as those of hundreds of thousands of other fallen American heroes. A judge has already issued a temporary order halting construction until November 19, while considering a preliminary injunction. The Trump administration contends that Congress approved the arch over a century ago, alongside authorization for a bridge across the Potomac River, and states that the arch is...

Congressman Ted Lieu Commemorates Veterans Day with Virtual 'Conversations with Veterans' Event

Congressman Ted Lieu Commemorates Veterans Day with Virtual 'Conversations with Veterans' Event

Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) honored U.S. veterans by hosting his annual 'Conversations with Veterans' event virtually on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. The event provided a platform for veterans from California’s 36th congressional district to share their personal experiences and stories of service. Non-veteran community members were also invited to attend, aiming to foster greater understanding and connection between veterans and the public they served. Congressman Lieu emphasized the importance of listening to veterans' stories and reiterated his commitment to fighting for their care and benefits. Several veterans, including Michael Acosta (Marine Corps), Yesenia Rodriguezcarranza (Army), Kevin Butler (Coast Guard), and Diego Huttepain (Army), shared their diverse experiences, highlighting themes of camaraderie, responsibility, personal growth, and the lasting impact of military service on their lives.

Valor over vanity: JFK heirs sue Trump over plans to build arch

Valor over vanity: JFK heirs sue Trump over plans to build arch

According to living Kennedy family members, the president’s planned arch will "cast a shadow" that would significantly damage" memorials to Kennedy who died in public service.

New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

New England Governors Request $3 Billion Increase for Winter Heating Aid

Governors from all six New England states have collectively appealed to congressional leaders for an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This bipartisan request, outlined in a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and Senate Committee on Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, aims to bring the total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion. The governors, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, emphasize the urgent need for this funding due to projected 50% increases in heating oil prices this winter. They highlight that low-income households in the Northeast could face an additional $1.1 billion in heating oil costs, and current funding levels are insufficient to meet the demand, potentially forcing states to reduce benefits or serve fewer eligible households.

Connecticut Governor Lamont Joins New England Governors in Seeking $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid

Connecticut Governor Lamont Joins New England Governors in Seeking $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, along with the governors of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, has sent a letter to congressional appropriations leaders requesting an additional $3 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The governors cited sharply rising energy costs, particularly for heating oil, as the primary reason for the urgent appeal. They noted that more than one-third of Connecticut households rely on deliverable oil for heating, making them highly vulnerable to price spikes. Gov. Lamont emphasized that these families, many already on tight budgets, will struggle to afford heating their homes due to international factors beyond their control. This request aims to increase total LIHEAP funding to $7 billion to address the anticipated 50% increase in heating oil prices this winter.

Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared to rebuke Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's delegation on Wednesday after laughter could be heard as they climbed the steps of the solemn site, according to a video of the incident.

Analysts weigh how Democrats’ midterm wins could shift Trump’s Latin America policy

Analysts weigh how Democrats’ midterm wins could shift Trump’s Latin America policy

Analysts are examining how recent Democratic wins in the U.S. midterm elections might impact Latin America during President Donald Trump's final two years

Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout

Immigration arrests go on unabated despite Trump's misgivings after the GOP's midterm wipeout

In the wake of midterm elections, President Donald Trump said his immigration crackdown may have been “too tough” and suggested it was time to sit down with the Democrats

Nvidia spy allegations likely to spur laws to tighten China's access to AI chips

Nvidia spy allegations likely to spur laws to tighten China's access to AI chips

By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Congress is more likely to pass legislation aimed at tightening China's access to AI chips in light of news that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a suspected Chinese intelligence agent, lawmakers and advocates said.

'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

Democrats plan widespread congressional investigations of Trump on subjects including the Iran war, tariffs, immigration and pet construction projects