Lawmakers came together this week to approve $2.1 billion in emergency funds to the Capitol Police, which saw most of its resources disappear after the January 6th riot. The bill, approved almost unanimously in both chambers, provides money for overtime pay and training as well as funds for federal agencies handling humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. […] More
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting Cuban government and military officials following a violent crackdown of a pro-Democracy demonstration. “This is just the beginning,” said Biden. “The United States will continue to sanction individuals responsible for oppression of the Cuban people.” Biden’s decision comes one week after thousands of people took to […] More
The Texas House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 76-4 to sic police on Democrats who left the chamber Monday in order to block a vote on election legislation. “Public pressure is going to get them to return to Texas – I don’t think it will come to them being handcuffed,” says Texas State Rep. Matt […] More
