Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is leading House GOP lawmakers with legislation that would block U.S. taxpayer funding to the World Health Organization.
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Two House Dems join GOP to ban biological males from girls’ school sports
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restrict girls' school sports to only those who were born female, excluding transgender kids.
House passes ban on transgender students in girls sports
Washington — The House on Tuesday passed a Republican measure banning transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity after the party leaned into the issue during the 2024 campaign. The bill, known as the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” would amend Title IX, the
Elon Musk poised to occupy White House office space: report
Elon Musk could occupy space in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the West Wing to head up the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.
Massie removed from powerful House committee after vote against Johnson
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was removed from the House Rules Committee after he opposed the re-election of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
California State Sen. Josh Becker on Accountability, Humility, and Hard Work | NTD’s Profiles of Service
In this episode of NTD’s “Profiles of Service,” we sit down with California state Sen. Josh Becker. A veteran of the private and nonprofit sectors, he brings a unique touch to public office. He says a big thing he’s working on is accountability. “In the private sector, there’s a lot of measurement and metrics, and
Congress Begins Debate Over Extending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts at Ways and Means Hearing
Republicans champion certainty of tax law extension, while Democrats worry about cost. Over the next few months, lawmakers will be examining data, studies, and expert analysis when debating whether to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Jan. 14 to speak with individuals