Schumer Reelected Senate Democrat Leader, Durbin as Whip

Schumer and Durbin will be Senate minority leader and minority whip, respectively, as the GOP will control the upper congressional chamber starting in January. Senate Democrats reelected Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Dec. 3 as their leader and whip, respectively. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) got the third-ranked

More Details on Dec. 1 COVID-19 Subcommittee Report and Two-Year Investigation

A congressional report released on Dec. 1, 2024, wrapped up a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on the origins of the virus and the government’s handling of the crisis. Here’s a breakdown of key findings and discussions: Key Findings from the Report Lab Leak Theory Confirmed The report concluded that COVID-19 likely

Ramaswamy Says DOE’s $7.5 Billion Loan for Battery Plants Should Be Canceled

The incoming Department of Government Efficiency co-director pledges to scrutinize last-minute spending by the Biden administration. Vivek Ramaswamy—who will head up a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk—said the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $7.5 billion loan proposal to StarPlus Energy LLC announced on Monday should be revoked. StarPlus Energy LLC is