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Jelly Roll Asks Congress for Stronger Anti-Fentanyl Legislation

Jelly Roll Urges Congress To Prioritize Fentanyl Crisis, Says He Was 'Part of the Problem'

Jelly Roll testified during Thursday's Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, advocating for stronger legislation to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the United States.

Jacob Chansley, Face of Jan. 6 Attack Known as 'QAnon Shaman' Wants to Run for Congress

Capitol Rioter Jacob Chansley Known as 'QAnon Shaman' Wants To Run for Congress, Files His Papers to Arizona's Secretary of State's Office

Nov 12, 2023 11:36 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying rioter known for his distinctive appearance during the Jan.6 attack in 2021, is reportedly expressing aspirations to become a member of Congress.

President Biden Announces Key Nominees

Jun 07, 2023 11:19 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration.

Climate Activists from Coast to Coast Demand Biden End The Fossil Feul Era

Jun 07, 2023 11:00 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Week of action begins on the White House steps and calls for Biden to use executive powers.

350.org Responds to U.S. Congress’ Egregious Debt Ceiling Bill “Compromise”

Jun 05, 2023 08:59 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Following negotiations to avoid reaching the debt "ceiling" of federal spending, US leaders proposed a debt ceiling bill that majorly limits environmental protections and social programs while fast-tracking the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP).

350.org Responds to U.S. Congress’ Egregious Debt Ceiling Bill “Compromise”

May 31, 2023 01:10 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Following weeks of negotiations to avoid reaching the debt "ceiling" of federal spending, US leaders released a debt ceiling bill on Sunday that majorly limits environmental and social programs and fast-tracks the completion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Joe Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

May 18, 2023 12:12 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

George Santos To Be Expelled From House? Democrats Force Vote

House Democrats Move to Force a Vote to Expel Republican George Santos From Congress

May 17, 2023 01:04 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Embattled Republican Representative George Santos of New York may be expelled from Congress soon as House Democrats took steps to force a vote on kicking him out of office.

Readout of White House State Legislative Convening on Non-Consensually Distributed Intimate Images

Apr 27, 2023 12:05 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Jennifer Klein, Assistant to the President and Director of the Gender Policy Council, has chaired a working meeting with bipartisan state legislators from 12 states on proposed actions to strengthen protections for survivors of non-consensually distributed intimate images (NDII) and hold offenders accountable.

FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Initiatives to Advance the U.S. Partnership With Zambia

Mar 31, 2023 09:36 PM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

The United States and Zambia maintain a strong relationship based on shared democratic values, growing commercial engagement, longstanding health cooperation, and enduring people-to-people ties.

350.org Statement on H.R. 1, the 'Polluters Over People Act'

Mar 31, 2023 04:53 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, known as the "Polluters Over People Act," which would allegedly exacerbate the climate crisis and the disproportionate harm to frontline communities.

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Speaker McCarthy’s Letter

Mar 29, 2023 05:21 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

Congress has a constitutional obligation to address the debt limit – as they did three times in the previous administration without conditions.

Peru’s Congress Rejects Early Elections Request; Another Protester Dies as Political Tension Continues

Political Tension in Peru Continues With One Protester Killed in Recent Protests

Jan 29, 2023 10:54 PM EST By Mary Webber

Peru's Congress has rejected a request for early elections as the country continues to face political instability and growing unrest across the country.

Donald Trump's Tax Returns to Be Released by Congress, Sources Say

Dec 27, 2022 09:08 PM EST By Mary Webber

Congress will be making the tax returns of former U.S. President Donald Trump public, according to sources familiar with the matter.

January 6 Committee Final Report Recommends Banning Donald Trump From Holding Public Office Again

Dec 23, 2022 06:41 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

The final report of the House January 6 committee urged Congress to ban former President Donald Trump from ever holding public office again.

TikTok May Soon be Banned From All U.S. Government Devices by Congress With Few Exceptions, Including Congress Itself

Dec 20, 2022 11:41 PM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

TikTok has long been accused of being used by the Chinese government to spy on Americans. Now, the United States House of Representatives is moving to ban the app on all U.S. government devices. However, this excludes bans for ones belonging to members of Congress.