House GOP Congressman Introduces Bill to Authorize President to Negotiate Return of Panama Canal

‘President Trump is right to consider repurchasing the Panama Canal,’ Johnson said. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has introduced a bill to authorize the president to negotiate the return of the Panama Canal to the United States, amid President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take back control of the key passageway. “President Trump

Outgoing FTC Chair Notes Bipartisanship on Big Tech

Lina Khan said Democrats and Republicans cooperated on competition and consumer protection during her tenure. Lina Khan, the departing chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said that Democrats and Republicans cooperated on some competition and consumer protection issues during her tenure, including on Big Tech. “There has been this bipartisan concern about what happens when

FAA Announces $332 Million in Federal Grants to Upgrade Airports in 32 States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced over $332 million in grants to upgrade airports in 32 states on Wednesday. The Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which stems from the $25 billion earmarked for airport and air traffic control infrastructure in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, covers 171 grants throughout 32 states. The grants can go toward

Alaska Sues Federal Government Over Curbs to Oil and Gas Leases

Legal action preceded a Jan. 8 Department of Interior notice to restrict lease auctions to only 400,000 acres of an Arctic wildlife refuge. The state of Alaska is suing the federal government over the Department of Interior’s (DOI) alleged “unlawful detour” in restricting oil and gas lease auctions to about 400,000 “impracticable to develop” acres

Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Congressional Term Limits

Under the proposal by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ralph Norman, House members would be ineligible to run after their third term, senators after their second. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) have introduced joint resolutions in the Senate and House respectively, calling for congressional term limits. “With the evident abuse of

Schumer Accuses Republicans of Undermining Norms in Trump Nominee Confirmations

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans are undermining transparency and accountability by rushing the confirmation process. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (R-N.Y.) has accused Republicans of attempting to fast-track the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, saying that such actions undermine Senate norms and transparency. Schumer’s remarks, delivered on the Senate floor on