White House to Host Super Bowl Winner Kansas City Chiefs Amid Butker Controversy

Harrison Butker criticized President Joe Biden’s abortion stance and the stigma behind women being stay-at-home moms. The White House announced on May 24 that it will host the Super Bowl-winning team, the Kansas City Chiefs, on May 31, despite the controversy surrounding the team’s kicker, Harrison Butker. Addressing Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, on May

House Committee Advances Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Spending Bill

MilCon-VA bill funds veterans’ health care programs and benefits, in addition to VA programs. The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill on May 23 to fund military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies. The measure, commonly known as MilCon-VA, has a top line of more than $129.56 billion, $5.69 billion less

Trump, RFK Jr. Hope to Generate Support at Libertarian National Convention

WASHINGTON—Former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will take the stage at the Libertarian National Convention this weekend, with both candidates hoping to convince Libertarians to vote for them instead of the Libertarian Party’s own candidate. Mr. Kennedy, who had been in talks with Libertarians to potentially pursue the party’s

Lawmakers Hear Grim Outlook From Private Practice Physicians on Rising Costs

Almost 90 percent of medical groups reported an increase in operational costs in 2023. Lawmakers heard testimony on May 23 from medical professionals about the strain on private practice physicians, which is causing a decrease in the quality of care for many Americans. Both the chairman and ranking member of the House Ways & Means

House Panel Advances Farm Bill as Partisan Fight Takes Shape

A rival Democrat proposal is likely to produce a legislative showdown. The House Agriculture Committee approved its long-awaited farm bill on May 23 mostly along party lines despite heated objections from some Democrat members. The $1.5 trillion package, which the committee advanced in a 33-21 vote, includes funding boosts for farm safety net programs, trade