House passes sprawling farm bill despite GOP infighting

The House on Thursday passed a major bill reauthorizing agricultural and food programs for the next five years, overcoming GOP infighting that delayed and threatened to derail the legislation this week. The lower chamber voted 224-200 to pass the measure, with 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats and one independent voting to support it. Three Republicans and…

First Lady Melania Trump’s Elegant State Dinner and Groundbreaking VR Educational Experience Create a Historic State Visit for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Office of the First Lady “The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolizes our modern society’s enduring commitment to freedom and human potential,” exclaimed First Lady Melania Trump. The First Lady created a memorable experience for Their Majesties, blending regard for

Johnson faces tough decision on DHS funding bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a tough decision on whether to bring a Senate-passed bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the floor on Thursday, as pressure from the White House and the upper chamber intensifies. Walking onto the House floor Thursday, Johnson told CNN and other reporters he will…

House investigating Airbnb over Chinese AI models

House Republicans have launched an investigation into U.S. companies’ use of Chinese-developed artificial intelligence, starting with a probe into Airbnb and Anysphere, the parent company of Cursor. In letters sent Thursday to the companies, the Republican chairs of the House Committee of Homeland Security and House Select Committee on China said their joint investigation is…

Top Democrat: Hegseth should have appeared ‘before they went to war’

House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass) voiced concern on Wednesday about the ballooning cost of the conflict with Iran, arguing that the Pentagon should have appeared before Congress months ago. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth made his first appearance before Congress since the war’s start on Wednesday during a hearing of the House Armed Services…