by Jim Heath | Feb 9, 2019 | 2020, Congress, Headlines
A naval battle just might be on the horizon in one of Houston’s most competitive Congressional districts. Navy veteran and science teacher Elisa Cardnell, a Democrat, has filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to challenge newly-elected U.S. Rep. Dan...
by Jim Heath | Feb 7, 2019 | Congress, Headlines
John D. Dingell Jr., a Michigan Democrat who, as the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history, used his considerable power in the House of Representatives to uncover government fraud and defend the interests of his home state’s automobile industry, died Feb....
by Jim Heath | Feb 7, 2019 | Congress, Environment, Headlines
The “Green New Deal,” unveiled today, sets sky-high goals to cut greenhouse gases to nearly zilch — but it’s not committed to getting rid of “farting cows” just yet. That’s according to an initial outline of the ambitious new...
by Jim Heath | Feb 6, 2019 | Congress, Guns, Headlines
A congressional hearing on gun violence erupted into recriminations today after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) called for the removal of two fathers whose children were killed in last year’s mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. Gaetz is known on the Hill for his unwavering support...
by Jim Heath | Feb 4, 2019 | Congress, Headlines, Trump
President Trump will deliver the State of the Union address Tuesday night, a tradition that goes back to Woodrow Wilson. Trump was originally scheduled to deliver the annual speech Jan. 29, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) revoked his invitation during the...
by Jim Heath | Jan 31, 2019 | Congress, Headlines
A political neophyte from New York has an enormous Twitter following, punches back hard at the press, takes on critics within the party and has completely upended the Washington establishment. We’re talking about Donald Trump, right? Wrong. Another New Yorker....
