Two congressional seats in Florida and a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are decided by votes on April 1. Florida and Wisconsin voters took to the polls to decide races of national significance as well as state and local matters on April 1. In Florida, the First and Sixth congressional districts, recently vacated by
‘This bipartisan legislation ensures that we stand against Beijing’s weaponization of international organizations,’ Rep. Gerald Connolly says. A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation to counter communist China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan from the international community. The bill, officially known as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act (H.R. 2416), was led by Reps. Gerald
Shares of Newsmax Inc. sold for more than $180 a share on April 1 after opening at $10 a share on March 31. Media company Newsmax is on a major bull run following its initial public offering on March 31. As of early afternoon on April 1, shares of Boca Raton, Florida-based Newsmax Inc. were
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) opposed the resolution, calling proxy voting ‘unconstitutional.’ WASHINGTON—The House voted on April 1 to reject a move by House GOP leadership to thwart a resolution that would allow female House members who have just given birth and their spouses to vote in the chamber remotely. The tally was 206–222. Nine
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy recently announced 10,000 workers would be fired. WASHINGTON—U.S. health agencies have started terminations recently announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., employees said on April 1. One person who has worked for the federal government for decades said she and co-workers regularly worked more than 10 hours a day
A district court, upheld on appeal, ordered a halt to the operation that the administration was carrying out under the Alien Enemies Act. The Venezuelan illegal immigrants suing President Donald Trump over his use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport them are asking the Supreme Court to reject his appeal of a lower
The New Jersey senator’s speech is one of the longest in the history of the Senate. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has been staging a marathon speech on the Senate floor, protesting against President Donald Trump’s agenda. The address, which as of publication has been going for more than 17 hours, has focused on multiple issues.