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Representative Josh Riley Launches Online Tool to Aid NY-19 Residents with Utility Bill Assistance Eligibility

Representative Josh Riley Launches Online Tool to Aid NY-19 Residents with Utility Bill Assistance Eligibility

Representative Josh Riley's office has introduced a new online screening tool designed to help residents of New York's 19th Congressional District determine their eligibility for state and federal utility assistance programs. The tool, accessible via riley.house.gov/save, allows users to answer a brief set of questions and receive information within approximately one minute about programs they may qualify for and how to apply. This initiative comes as the 2026-27 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season commences. The screening covers seven federal and state programs, including HEAP, Emergency HEAP, the Energy Affordability Program, the Energy Efficiency Affordability Program, EmPower+, HEAP Clean and Tune, and the Weatherization Assistance Program. These programs offer support for heating costs, emergency aid for potential utility shutoffs or depleted fuel supplies, heating equipment maintenance, and long-term home energy upgrades. The tool serves as an eligibility guide, not an application, meaning r...
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Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty

Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to working with Democrats on immigration after the midterm elections
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Phase Out Toxic Airplane Bleed-Air Systems

Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Phase Out Toxic Airplane Bleed-Air Systems

Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Orlando has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling the air supply systems in commercial aircraft. The proposed bill seeks to mandate filters on existing bleed-air systems and eventually phase out their use entirely. Co-sponsored by Representatives Mike Lawler and John Garamendi, the legislation addresses concerns about 'fume events,' where engine oil and other potentially toxic particles can enter cabin air if engine seals fail. Flight attendants, such as Cher Taylor, have reported severe health issues, including permanent lung damage, which they attribute to repeated exposure to these fumes. While the official description of the bill on GovInfo indicates a phase-out in 'certain aircraft,' some reports suggest Frost's proposal aims to eliminate bleed-air systems in all commercial aircraft. The frequency of these fume events is a point of contention, with various reports citing occurrences ranging from less than one in 30,000 flights by the FAA to more...
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After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally
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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution in the House to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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The 113-Day GM Strike That Failed to Win Control Over Car Prices

The 113-Day GM Strike That Failed to Win Control Over Car Prices

The end of World War II ushered in a new era for the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), marked by both significant challenges and a deepen...
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Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news conference since May as he faces possible impeachment

Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news conference since May as he faces possible impeachment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give his first news conference from the Pentagon in six months
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Trump gives Hegseth an A-plus amid impeachment efforts

Trump gives Hegseth an A-plus amid impeachment efforts

Despite impeachment efforts against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump gave him an A-plus for his work leading the US military.
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Congress Considers Legislation to Regulate AI in Healthcare, Addressing Oversight and Reimbursement

Congress Considers Legislation to Regulate AI in Healthcare, Addressing Oversight and Reimbursement

Congress is actively considering new legislation to shape the regulation and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. On October 29, Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy released a discussion draft of the Protecting Americans Through Intelligent, Ethical, and Transparent Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Act, or PATIENT AI Act. This proposed legislation aims to address critical issues within the industry, including oversight of AI-based health technologies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). It also covers FDA review processes for software changes, guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on AI privacy and security, and the establishment of a payment pathway for qualifying AI technologies. Additionally, a separate bipartisan House proposal, the Doctors Not AI Act of 2026, focuses on AI use in health plan coverage decisions, seeking to prohibit AI systems from making ad...
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Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'

Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'

Former U_S_ President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.”
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Victor Davis Hanson and Carol Roth Discuss Economic and Political Outlook Following Midterm Elections

Victor Davis Hanson and Carol Roth Discuss Economic and Political Outlook Following Midterm Elections

On November 6, 2026, Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson and former investment banker Carol Roth appeared on The Glenn Beck Program to discuss the economic and political ramifications of the recent midterm elections. The discussion followed a significant drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, described as its biggest hit since the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in substantial losses for average 401(k) accounts. This economic downturn was attributed to Democrats regaining a majority in Congress, leading to concerns about potential policy changes. Specifically, there are threats to target AI data centers and President Trump's energy deals. Hanson and Roth analyzed what the next two years might look like for President Trump, who will now have to contend with a Democrat-controlled House and Senate, and how these political shifts could impact the affordability crisis.
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Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation