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Senator Schumer Leads Efforts to Protect Job Corps Program and Secure 9/11 Restoration Funds

Senator Schumer Leads Efforts to Protect Job Corps Program and Secure 9/11 Restoration Funds

Senator Chuck Schumer has been instrumental in safeguarding the Job Corps program against attempts by the Trump administration to dismantle it. His leadership was crucial in reversing plans to close Job Corps centers, ensuring the program's continued operation. Additionally, Senator Schumer played a significant role in securing $20 billion in restoration grants designated for the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan following the September 11th attacks. These efforts highlight his focus on both social welfare programs and critical infrastructure recovery. He has also voiced concerns regarding national security, specifically condemning alleged corruption involving the Trump family and a Russian oligarch with reported ties to Vladimir Putin.

Senator Schumer Applauds IBM's Quantum Fab Investment in Albany, Bolstered by CHIPS and Science Law Funding

Senator Schumer Applauds IBM's Quantum Fab Investment in Albany, Bolstered by CHIPS and Science Law Funding

Senator Schumer Applauds IBM's Quantum Fab Investment in Albany, Bolstered by CHIPS and Science Law Funding

Senate Minority Leader Schumer Calls for Classified AI Briefing Amid Safety Concerns and China Competition

Senate Minority Leader Schumer Calls for Classified AI Briefing Amid Safety Concerns and China Competition

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has requested an immediate classified briefing for all senators on the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) from the Trump administration. This call follows a researcher's public warning about AI's potential to harm humanity and accusations that companies prioritize competition over safety. Schumer emphasized the need for robust guardrails to maintain U.S. leadership in AI innovation and security. He also sought details on the administration's new framework for testing powerful AI models and its strategies to prevent AI technology from being transferred to China. The request comes as concerns grow among researchers and lawmakers regarding the rapid development of AI and its associated risks. House Democrats are also scheduled to discuss AI safety in their weekly meeting, and Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders is convening a private briefing for senators.

Trump administration can proceed with homelessness program overhaul, US court rules

Trump administration can proceed with homelessness program overhaul, US court rules

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court cleared the way on Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration to reshape a $4 billion homelessness program by shifting funding away from permanent housing assistance toward temporary housing and supportive services.

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it

Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs

Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

Trump administration allows inadvertent killing of endangered species

Inadvertently killing endangered animals while logging a forest or building a dam would no longer be considered illegal under a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Gas prices debate continues in Congress. Can Washington lower costs?

Lawmakers in Washington are trading blame for high gas prices with Trump administration officials. Here's what Washington can do to lower pump prices.

Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency Relinquishes Key Roles Amid Trump Administration Pressure and Mismanagement Allegations

Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency Relinquishes Key Roles Amid Trump Administration Pressure and Mismanagement Allegations

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission has voted to withdraw from the LA Continuum of Care Board’s request-for-qualifications process, effectively relinquishing its long-held responsibilities for the annual application for federal homelessness funding, the Homeless Management Information System, the annual point-in-time count, and the coordinated-entry system. This decision comes amidst significant pressure from the Trump administration and local officials, who have accused LAHSA of mismanaging taxpayer dollars and lacking transparency. In August, HUD Secretary Scott Turner, alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., publicly criticized LA's homelessness system. The federal government is also investigating LAHSA's use of federal funds due to allegations of fraud and widespread mismanagement. LAHSA has received over $1 billion in federal funds since 2021, including $220 million in 2024. The funding dispute has escalated to federal court, with HUD suspending funding in June until adequate safeg...

Representative Meeks Places Hold on Trump Administration's $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel

Representative Meeks Places Hold on Trump Administration's $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to Israel

Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has announced he will not clear the Trump administration’s proposed $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Meeks cited concerns that these munitions, described as some of the most destructive in the U.S. arsenal, might not be used in accordance with U.S. and international law, particularly in densely populated areas like Gaza and Lebanon. He stated that the Trump administration has not provided sufficient assurances regarding the use of these weapons by the Netanyahu government, including appropriate protections for civilians. While reaffirming his commitment to Israel's security, Meeks emphasized Congress's responsibility to ensure that U.S.-funded weapons are used lawfully, responsibly, and with meaningful safeguards for human life.

FEMA Reimburses Pima County Nearly $10 Million for Asylum Seeker Services After Advocacy from Senators Kelly and Gallego

FEMA Reimburses Pima County Nearly $10 Million for Asylum Seeker Services After Advocacy from Senators Kelly and Gallego

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reimbursed Pima County, Arizona, approximately $9.6 million for costs incurred in providing services to legally processed asylum seekers. This includes $6.1 million for fiscal year 2023 and an additional $3.5 million for fiscal year 2024. The reimbursement follows persistent advocacy from Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, who pressed FEMA to fulfill its commitment under the federal Shelter and Services Program (SSP). Pima County and other Arizona non-profit organizations utilized SSP funding to offer short-term emergency services, such as food, shelter, and transportation, to asylum seekers who had been processed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during a period of border crisis. These services were crucial in preventing hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers from being released into Arizona border communities without support. The SSP was established by Congress with bipartisan support to provide financial assistance to local gover...

US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

US Congress Democrats probe Russian oligarch financing of Trump Jr. wedding parties

By Richard Cowan and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Congress launched an investigation this week into reports that a Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the wedding celebrations of President Donald Trump's son earlier this year.

Congresswoman Pingree Alleges Some Republicans Privately Expect Democrats to Reverse GOP Spending Cuts

Congresswoman Pingree Alleges Some Republicans Privately Expect Democrats to Reverse GOP Spending Cuts

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine, stated that some Republicans are privately expressing frustrations with their party's implemented health cuts and are anticipating that Democrats will reverse these policies once they regain power. Pingree, who did not name specific Republicans, recounted conversations where GOP members allegedly said they were 'not that worried about the Medicaid cuts because you guys are going to take over and you're going to fix it.' These comments follow the 2025 passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' by Republicans, which enacted deep cuts across federal programs including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Only two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, voted against this bill. Pingree also indicated that some Republicans are privately concerned about corruption within the Trump administration and hope for investigations if Democrats take control.