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Women are losing the sports gender battle. Let’s help them win the war

February 4, 2025

Women are losing the sports gender battle. Let’s help them win the war

The election makes this the time to keep sports safe for women and pass the 'Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.' It would preserve Title IX safeguards for female athletes.

The Speaker’s Lobby: A palpably unfair act

February 3, 2025

The Speaker’s Lobby: A palpably unfair act

In football, safeguards exist against subjectively subversive, "palpably unfair" acts. The same can't be said for Washington – much to Trump critics' recent chagrin.

Chris Wright confirmed to serve as Trump's Secretary of Energy

February 3, 2025

Chris Wright confirmed to serve as Trump's Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, was confirmed by the Senate to serve as secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump's administration.

Omar slams Trump, Musk for changes at USAID, accuses president of running dictatorship

February 3, 2025

Omar slams Trump, Musk for changes at USAID, accuses president of running dictatorship

Democratic lawmakers stood on the steps of USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Monday and called out President Trump and Elon Musk for attempting to dismantle the agency.

GOP rebels' fury over spending cuts may force Trump budget bill to miss key deadline

February 3, 2025

GOP rebels' fury over spending cuts may force Trump budget bill to miss key deadline

House Republicans are likely going to miss a key self-imposed deadline in the budget reconciliation process amid disagreements over how much funding to cut.

Dems claim Trump tariff could 'drive up' costs despite deflecting blame from Biden's inflation

February 3, 2025

Dems claim Trump tariff could 'drive up' costs despite deflecting blame from Biden's inflation

Democratic lawmakers criticizing President Donald Trump's tariff on Canada, Mexico and China after supporting several tax hikes under the Biden administration.

RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation

February 3, 2025

RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a key Republican senator spoke over the weekend ahead of a crucial committee vote.

DOGE subcommittee invites NPR, PBS chiefs to testify on their federal funding, 'systemically biased content'

February 3, 2025

DOGE subcommittee invites NPR, PBS chiefs to testify on their federal funding, 'systemically biased content'

The newly formed Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee in the House of Representatives has invited the heads of NPR and PBS to testify on Capitol Hill.

US Capitol Police recruit killed in Georgia car crash, other injured recruits airlifted to hospital

February 3, 2025

US Capitol Police recruit killed in Georgia car crash, other injured recruits airlifted to hospital

Democratic congressional leadership said U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz died in a fatal car crash in Georgia that injured other recruits.

Reagan National Airport has bothered lawmakers for years, but quick access to power has stalled change

February 1, 2025

Reagan National Airport has bothered lawmakers for years, but quick access to power has stalled change

Ronald Reagan National Airport has raised safety concerns for years, but its close proximity to power in Washington, D.C., has kept the runways open with no sign of change.