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‘Partisan tricks’: One day into shutdown, congressional leaders refuse to budge

‘Partisan tricks’: One day into shutdown, congressional leaders refuse to budge

by Isaiah Steinberg | Oct 1, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Even before a convoy of congressional Republican leaders approached the lectern on Wednesday morning, the stage was meticulously set. To one side stood a TV screen looping a clip labeled “Democrats on shutdowns in their own words.” In front of the...
Immigration experts share concern about new Laken Riley Act

Immigration experts share concern about new Laken Riley Act

by Samanta Habashy | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Supporters of the Laken Riley Act believe it would make Americans safer by detaining undocumented immigrants charged with crimes. But immigration experts cautioned that the legislation could have many unintended consequences including overburdening law...
Delaware US House Candidate McBride Holds Moderated Discussion After Opponent Declines Debate

Delaware US House Candidate McBride Holds Moderated Discussion After Opponent Declines Debate

by Coby Potischman | Oct 17, 2024 | Campaign 2024, Featured, Politics

NEWARK – Sarah McBride, the Democratic nominee for Delaware’s sole U.S. House seat, laid out her policy goals in a moderated discussion at University of Delaware’s Mitchell Hall on Wednesday, reiterating her agenda to potential voters with less than three weeks until...
House Impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border laws and breaching the public trust

House Impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over border laws and breaching the public trust

by Maria Heim | Feb 14, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – House Republicans narrowly impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a 214-213 vote, making him the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to be impeached on Tuesday evening.  The former secretary is charged with willfully refusing to...
Navigating the Streaming Arena: Congress Dives into Changing Sports Media Landscape

Navigating the Streaming Arena: Congress Dives into Changing Sports Media Landscape

by Maria Heim | Jan 31, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON  – A recent deal between the National Football League and NBCUniversal’s Peacock to stream a wild-card game solely on that platform has prompted lawmakers to further examine the rise of sports streaming services. On Wednesday, the House Commerce...
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