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Republican Senator Blocks Bipartisan Effort to Protect Kennedy Center from Demolition

Republican Senator Blocks Bipartisan Effort to Protect Kennedy Center from Demolition

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate to prevent the demolition of the Kennedy Center was blocked by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). The bill, known as the "Protecting Presidential Memorials Act," was introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and co-sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with Democratic Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Chris Van Hollen. It aimed to require congressional approval before any federally designated presidential memorial, including the Kennedy Center, could be demolished. The bill was brought to the Senate floor for a unanimous-consent vote, a fast-track procedure that allows a bill to pass if no senator objects. Senator Lee, however, objected to the measure, preventing its passage. This action follows a controversial period where President Trump was photographed reviewing a poster that appeared to read "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED," and his administration subsequently informed a judge that the institution needed to close due to "structural deterioration." Senator ...
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Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act

Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act

Senate Democrats have blocked Congressman Gabe Evans’ bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act for the second time in two weeks, despite the legislation passing the U.S. House of Representatives with an overwhelming 417–3 vote. The bill, designed to shield American families, farmers, seniors, and small businesses from bearing the costs of new energy infrastructure required by large-load data centers, failed to advance in the Senate after receiving 57 votes (53 Republicans and 4 Democrats), falling short of the 60 votes needed. Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper voted against the legislation, a move criticized by Congressman Evans, who stated that Senate Democrats prioritized 'political games' over a 'commonsense solution.' The Act would have required regulators in states without comparable protections to hold public hearings on a federal standard, ensuring large-load data centers pay the full incremental costs of new power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. It also pr...
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US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban.
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65% of Americans blame Trump for high cost of living, new poll shows

65% of Americans blame Trump for high cost of living, new poll shows

President Donald Trump is being blamed by a majority of US adults for the high cost of living. See his approval rating as he campaigns for midterms.
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U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz Advocates for Public Access to HHS Health Data

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz Advocates for Public Access to HHS Health Data

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz (OR-02) has sponsored the Public Access to HHS Health Data Act. This legislation aims to improve the healthcare system by making important federal health data more accessible to states, lawmakers, and the public. The bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) create and maintain a centralized, publicly accessible repository for its datasets. This repository is intended to facilitate oversight, research, and program-integrity activities. Representative Bentz emphasized that access to data is essential for improving healthcare. The initiative is part of a broader package of 14 bills introduced by Energy and Commerce Republicans, focusing on streamlining data collection, bolstering anti-fraud enforcement, and incentivizing fraud-fighting efforts within federally funded health programs. The goal is to protect taxpayer dollars and safeguard programs like Medicaid from fraud, waste, and improper payments.
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Rep. Massie Initiates Impeachment Effort Against Secretary of Defense Hegseth, House Speaker Johnson Postpones Vote

Rep. Massie Initiates Impeachment Effort Against Secretary of Defense Hegseth, House Speaker Johnson Postpones Vote

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has launched an effort to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, presenting eight specific articles of impeachment. These articles accuse Hegseth of illegally using U.S. forces for unauthorized hostilities in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen, contravening the War Powers Resolution of 1973, ordering extrajudicial killings, ignoring civilian casualty minimization, and retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Following Massie's move, which included a 48-hour timer for a vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) abruptly canceled the last day of the House session, effectively postponing consideration of the impeachment until after the midterms. Johnson's action, which Massie dubbed 'the Hegseth holiday,' is seen as an attempt to avoid a politically embarrassing vote for both the Speaker and the White House, especially given that polling suggests a majority of Americans support Hegseth's impeachment.
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Congressman Jim McGovern Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill for Medically Tailored Meals Pilot Program

Congressman Jim McGovern Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill for Medically Tailored Meals Pilot Program

Congressman Jim McGovern has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation, H.R. 5439, known as the 'Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act.' This bill, co-sponsored with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), recently passed unanimously out of the House Ways and Means Committee, marking a significant step towards its final passage. The proposed legislation aims to establish a six-year Medicare pilot program. This program would involve 40 hospitals providing medically tailored meals to eligible Medicare beneficiaries who live at home and suffer from diet-impacted conditions, such as diabetes and heart failure, after their hospital discharge. The meals are designed by nutritionists to meet the specific health needs of each patient, and the program is intended to be budget-neutral, incurring no additional cost to taxpayers.
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Bill to limit stock trading in US Congress blocked in Senate

Bill to limit stock trading in US Congress blocked in Senate

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban.
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Sun rise, sunset times in Palm Beach County after daylight saving ends

Sun rise, sunset times in Palm Beach County after daylight saving ends

Sunrise and sunset times in Palm Beach County and in Florida before, after clocks fall back in November. What to know on effort to lock the clocks.
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U.S. Representative Mfume Introduces Bill to Rejoin World Health Organization and Address Ebola Outbreak

U.S. Representative Mfume Introduces Bill to Rejoin World Health Organization and Address Ebola Outbreak

U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume (Democrat-MD-7th District) has introduced H.R.10345, a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, which mandates the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO). The legislation, introduced on September 10, 2026, during the 119th Congress's regular session, aims to bolster the U.S. response to global infectious disease threats through renewed participation in the WHO. The bill specifically addresses the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, highlighting the rapid spread of the 2026 outbreak and the necessity for a robust public health response to prevent a crisis similar to the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. The bill requires the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to reestablish U.S. membership in the WHO within 30 days of its enactment and to cooperate with the organization to combat the current outbreak. Additionally, it authorizes appropriations for restoring U.S. contributions to the WHO and supporting internatio...
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Representatives Kaptur and Mullin Introduce Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Enhance Campaign Finance Transparency

Representatives Kaptur and Mullin Introduce Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Enhance Campaign Finance Transparency

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) have introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This proposed legislation aims to increase transparency in federal election campaigns by requiring SuperPACs to disclose their top three major donors who contribute $5,000 or more. Specifically, the names of these donors and the dollar amounts of their contributions would need to be included in federal election campaign advertisements paid for by SuperPACs. The stated goal of this bill is to provide voters with more comprehensive information regarding the funding sources behind election ads, thereby enabling them to make more informed decisions about the content and potential biases of these advertisements. This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to address campaign finance regulations and the influence of money in U.S. elections.
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Senator Hawley Calls for National Ban on Abortion Drug Mifepristone, Citing Safety Concerns and Increased Abortions

Senator Hawley Calls for National Ban on Abortion Drug Mifepristone, Citing Safety Concerns and Increased Abortions

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is advocating for a national ban on the abortion drug mifepristone, asserting that it is unsafe for both the unborn and the mother. He has introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, which aims to revoke the FDA's approval of the drug. According to Senator Hawley, mifepristone is responsible for a significant increase in abortions, with more abortions occurring now than when Roe v. Wade was in effect. He claims that the drug leads to hospitalization for 11% of expectant mothers who use it, citing life-threatening conditions such as hemorrhaging, infections, and sepsis. Senator Hawley argues that pharmaceutical companies profit from the increased number of abortions facilitated by the drug. He also stated that the drug has turned 'every mailbox in America into a Planned Parenthood clinic,' making it accessible regardless of local regulations. The legislation has garnered seven Senate co-sponsors.