As the Trump administration’s coup in Venezuela causes instability in Cuba, lawmakers question what the next steps are for the decades-long communist dictatorship in the Caribbean.
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Under fire from Democrats, Trump Fed nominee swears he’s no sock puppet
Kevin Warsh promised Tuesday to keep politics out of Federal Reserve decisions if confirmed to serve as the chair.
Prediction markets spark concerns of insider trading
WASHINGTON–Minutes before President Donald Trump announced ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States, anonymous traders bought $500 million dollars worth of oil futures, an investment that quickly paid dividends for the people behind it. Trades like this and others…
Metro ramps up fare evasion enforcement as losses hit $50 million in fiscal 2025
Fare evasion, whether jumping over subway station rails or not paying to get onto the bus, has become a common practice for many riders across the Washington metropolitan area, rising 26 percent in 2025.
Maryland lawmakers, residents react to new Vax Act
In a move to pull away from federal government policies, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore this week signed the Vax Act to allow the state to set its own vaccine recommendations. The act gives more agency to the secretary of the…
RFK defends the Trump administration on rising healthcare costs
WASHINGTON–Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy took no blame for the rising costs of health care in America during a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday. Instead, he focused on what he…
Lawmakers push to improve benefits for wounded veterans
After serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait in the U.S. Army Reserves, Maj. Richard Star developed lung cancer linked to exposure to burn pits during that time overseas.
Senate fails again to halt Iran war, but Democrats keep pushing
A Senate vote to curb President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran failed on Wednesday afternoon, making it the fourth failed vote under the War Powers Resolution.
Lawmakers push to curb congressional stock trading
WASHINGTON–Members of Congress traded more than half a billion dollars’ worth of stocks last year, prompting bipartisan calls for stricter oversight and even an outright ban on congressional stock trading. Among those pushing for reform is Rep. Johnny Olszewski, a…
Congressional Democrats are focused on the Iran war. Republicans are looking at other things
Democrats are harping on the war with Iran, while Republicans remain focused on voting rights and ending the partial DHS shutdown.