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In address to Congress, Trump declares ‘the golden age of America has just begun’

In address to Congress, Trump declares ‘the golden age of America has just begun’

by Paris Fransway | Mar 5, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – In an address to both chambers of Congress, President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised his government’s actions during the first 43 days of his second administration, highlighting a crackdown on illegal immigration, erasing what he considers wasteful...
Watch: Senators agree to increase U.S. military presence in the arctic, disagree on how

Watch: Senators agree to increase U.S. military presence in the arctic, disagree on how

by Paris Fransway | Feb 13, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Senators on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee agreed the U.S. must increase its military presence in and relations with Greenland as China and Russia also try to establish Arctic military dominance. However, senators are divided on how to...
Watch: Lawmakers debate paths to ‘American Energy Dominance’

Watch: Lawmakers debate paths to ‘American Energy Dominance’

by Paris Fransway | Feb 6, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – House Energy Subcommittee members considered the future of American energy production and trade during a meeting on Wednesday. President Donald Trump has set “American Energy Dominance” as a top administration priority, aiming to reduce reliance on other...
Watch: Senators examine China’s presence in the Panama Canal during Commerce Committee meeting

Watch: Senators examine China’s presence in the Panama Canal during Commerce Committee meeting

by Paris Fransway | Jan 29, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee heard witness testimony about the Panama Canal on Tuesday. Senators focused on the extent of the Chinese government’s involvement with the canal through private businesses and the possible threat...
Supreme Court weighs how courts consider excessive force by law enforcement

Supreme Court weighs how courts consider excessive force by law enforcement

by Paris Fransway | Jan 22, 2025 | Featured, Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justices heard arguments on Wednesday about what time frame courts must consider when ruling on whether law enforcement used excessive force.  In 2016, Ashtian Barnes, 24, was fatally shot by a Texas police officer after being pulled over...
Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum balances environmental priorities with Trump’s vision of “energy dominance” in confirmation hearing

Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum balances environmental priorities with Trump’s vision of “energy dominance” in confirmation hearing

by Paris Fransway | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior nominee, touted balance and innovation as key to achieving Trump’s vision of “U.S. energy dominance” in an amicable confirmation hearing Thursday.  As Interior secretary, Burgum will oversee approximately 20% of the...

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