All 62 House Democrats oppose the bill, but pro-school choice Republicans who won their first terms in last year’s elections are expected to push it through. Texas lawmakers are poised to pass universal school choice legislation that funds private school vouchers. House Bill 3 was debated during a March 11 hearing by the House Committee
$2 billion grant for group linked to Stacey Abrams is among those canceled (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) The Trump administration terminated $20 billion in grants the Biden administration awarded last year to eight environmental nonprofits, citing concerns over fraud, waste, and abuse. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin notified grant recipients of the action Tuesday evening and explained
The New Hampshire Democrat said that while it’s a ‘difficult decision,’ she believes Democrats need a new generation of political leaders. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) said in an interview published Wednesday that she will not run for reelection in 2026, harming Democrats’ chances to regain a majority in the upper chamber. In an interview with
The New Hampshire Democrat said that although it’s a ‘difficult decision,’ she believes Democrats need a new generation of political leaders. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) confirmed on March 12 that she will not run for reelection in 2026, harming Democrats’ chances to regain a majority in the upper chamber. Shaheen, 78, announced the decision in
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on current readiness of Joint Force at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 12. Witnesses General James J. Mingus, USA Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Department of the Army Admiral James W. Kilby, USN Vice Chief of Naval Operations Department of the Navy General Christopher… Original
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on current readiness of Joint Force at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 12. Witnesses General James J. Mingus, USA Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Department of the Army Admiral James W. Kilby, USN Vice Chief of Naval Operations Department of the Navy General Christopher… Original
The UK government said President Donald Trump’s actions were disappointing but did not retaliate, while Brussels threatened a trade war with Washington. Jobs could be at risk in the beleaguered British steel industry after President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tax on U.S. imports. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the global tariffs on steel