Congress

President Joe Biden currently leads as the favored candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential election. While he's not campaigning, Biden is busy governing the country and focusing on top priorities. Voters will hear more about those priorities and recent wins from his...

Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill successfully brokered a deal Wednesday to fund the government, averting potential shutdowns by setting new deadlines for a series of crucial spending bills. This agreement encompasses six annual appropriations bills and introduces a temporary measure...

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed a rally of sorts in February with the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) passing $54,000 and hitting levels not seen since November 2021. One member of Congress missed out on additional profits by selling three leading cryptocurrencies at the start of the month....

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is one of the members of Congress who is most scrutinized for their trading history of stocks and options. After recently profiting more than $1 million from a trade in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Pelosi filed a new disclosure of a recent technology stock...

A new survey from Morning Consult shows that fewer U.S. voters support providing military assistance to Israel since the war with Hamas began in October. When asked if they support providing military aid to Israel, U.S. voters who answered “yes” are broken down below by the following...

E-commerce company Temu was among the biggest spenders on Super Bowl commercials during the airing of Super Bowl LVIII Sunday. With ads coming in at a cost of $7 million for a 30-second spot, Temu airing the same commercial several times gained strong attention both good and bad. What Happened: The...

The topic of immigration could become an increasingly important item covered by candidates ahead of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: President Joe Biden recently vowed to shut down the border between the U.S. and Mexico if Congress approves a bipartisan bill. The bipartisan efforts...

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her attempts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). What Happened: McGovern, the ranking member of the House Rules Committee, accused Greene of leading a “...

Airplane manufacturer The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has faced several setbacks related to an incident involving its 737 Max 9 aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued several rulings this week, which were both good and bad for the company. What Happened: On Wednesday, the FAA...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Tax season is right around the corner with eligible Americans able to file their taxes between January and mid-April 2024. The Child Tax Credit may change due to a bill working...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with a group of Democratic lawmakers, is reportedly spearheading a bill proposing an increase in taxes for companies that pay their CEOs 50 times more than their median worker. What Happened: The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act has been introduced to mitigate corporate...

The House Speaker, Mike Johnson (R-La.) finds himself in a precarious situation over a contentious Senate border deal, with pressures coming from conservatives, the White House, and former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Johnson is being implored by Trump and conservatives to dismiss the...

The approval of President Joe Biden‘s proposed aid package for Ukraine hits a roadblock as disagreement over border regulations continues to escalate. What Happened: The Republican-led House, represented by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), is demanding the implementation of stricter border...

The White House on Friday alerted various federal agencies to brace themselves for a potential government shutdown. This precautionary move comes as House Republicans are deeply divided over a spending agreement in Congress. The Office of Management and Budget instructed the agencies to...