Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., introduced the WISH Act Tuesday, which seeks to help seniors obtain long-term home care insurance. Suozzi fears the country’s growing population of older folks will face a crisis on this front if nothing is done.
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SCOOP: Freedom Caucus threatens to force vote on Al Green measure if Johnson doesn’t act
The House Freedom Caucus is in discussions with House GOP leadership about further punishment for Rep. Al Green.
House Republicans pass government funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline
House Republicans advanced a stopgap bill Tuesday to fund the government until October, putting moderate Senate Democrats in a tough spot should the measure pass Read More
DOGE protesters rally outside key department after employees are told not to report to work Wednesday
Protesters against DOGE rallied outside the Education Department and held a moment of appreciation and applause for the federal agency rumored to be the next on the chopping block.
High-profile Dem jumps into crowded California governor’s race amid past office controversies
Former Rep. Katie Porter of Orange County is the latest top-name Democrat to join a crowded field for California’s ‘jungle’ election for governor, to replace Gavin Newsom.
‘He cannot buy an election here in Wisconsin’: Sanders slams Musk in state Trump won by less than 1%
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.. targeted Elon Musk for donating to the conservative candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Brad Schimel.
Vance pitches GOP rebels on DOGE, border in 11th-hour plea for unity against shutdown
House Republicans are preparing to vote on a bill to avert a possible government shutdown.
Oregon governor declares March 10 ‘Abortion Provider Appreciation Day’: ‘Continue to have your back’
Oregon’s governor signed a proclamation to declare March 10, “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day,” to affirm her administration’s commitment to provide access to abortion care in the state.
Senate confirms Trump labor pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer — as one more Cabinet confirmation looms
The Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in a bipartisan vote Monday, all but finalizing President Trump’s cabinet.
Trump’s union-endorsed pick confirmed by Senate to lead Labor Department
Former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was confirmed to head the Department of Labor under President Donald Trump’s administration.