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Congress Implodes as Senate Border Bill and Mayorkas Impeachment Collapse, Capitol Hill Redefining Inaction

Washington D.C. – The recent implosion of Congress has brought Senate border bill discussions and the potential impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas to a standstill. This political gridlock highlights the struggle to reach bipartisan agreements on critical issues affecting the country. The Senate’s inability to move forward on the border bill and the looming threat of Mayorkas’ impeachment underscore the deep schism within the political landscape. Congressional leaders are at an impasse, with neither side willing …

FAA Urges Congress to Reject Proposal for Higher Airline Pilot Retirement Age

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cautioned US Congress about increasing the retirement age for airline pilots. The FAA is concerned that raising the retirement age could pose safety risks due to potential health problems that may arise with older pilots. The current mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots in the United States is 65. Members of Congress have proposed raising the retirement age to 67, a move that the FAA strongly advises against. The …

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Ignoring Hindu Principles in Wake of Violent Clashes at Gujarat Congress Office

NEW DELHI, India — Rahul Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader and Member of Parliament for Rae Bareli, levied serious accusations against the BJP on Wednesday. Gandhi accused the ruling party of failing to uphold Hinduism’s core values by promoting violence and hatred. His comments came in the wake of a recent clash between the BJP and Congress party supporters outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad. The incident, which occurred during a protest triggered by …

Rahul Gandhi Condemns BJP for Alleged Violent Attack on Congress Office, Accuses Them of Misunderstanding Hinduism

New Delhi, India — Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi criticized members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, accusing them of misunderstanding the core values of Hinduism following a violent encounter at the Congress party office in Ahmedabad. Gandhi framed the incident as a confirmation of the BJP and its allied groups’ propensity for violence and deception. This confrontation erupted during a protest outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters, where BJP and Congress workers …

FEDERAL PROPOSAL: Bill to Increase Federal Employee Raise to 7.4% Introduced in Congress

WASHINGTON D.C. – Members of Congress have put forth the first official proposal for a 7.4 percent raise for federal employees in January 2025. The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act (FAIR Act) aims to address the disparity between federal wages and the rising costs of living and labor. According to House sponsor Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-Va., the last two years saw federal employees receiving raises of 4.6 and 5.2 percent, which were the largest …

Immigration Deal: Biden Vows Border Shutdown and Urges Congress to Act

Washington, D.C. – President Biden vows to shut down the border and urges Congress to pass an immigration deal to address the ongoing border crisis. This comes as Johnson warns the Senate on immigration talks and vows to impeach Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary, soon. A GOP senator deems it “immoral” to kill the border deal to assist Trump, while Johnson fires a warning shot at Senate border talks. Trump also threatens to blow up …

Social Security COLA Formula Under Congress Research Scrutiny

Washington, D.C. – Congress is currently exploring the possibility of implementing a new formula for calculating Social Security COLA, sparking debates on the potential impact this change could have on seniors across the country. The proposed new formula aims to better reflect the actual cost of living increases experienced by retirees, compared to the current method which many argue is outdated. Lawmakers are delving into the intricacies of the Social Security COLA formula, seeking to …

Congress Delaying Full Resolution of FY24 Spending Legislation Puts Health Care Stakeholders in Limbo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Congress delaying resolution of the federal spending legislation until at least early March, healthcare stakeholders are left waiting to resolve several priority issues once again. The delay creates an additional six-week window during which Congress could work to address at least some of these issues. However, the same challenges, including divisions over foreign aid and border security funding, and socially conservative policy riders, remain in place. The unresolved health care issues …

Chile Congress advances reform of private pension system despite opposition

Santiago, Chile – The lower house of Chile’s Congress has given its provisional approval for a reform of the country’s private pension system, a significant development in the polarized political landscape of Chile. The bill, presented by leftist President Gabriel Boric, received a 84-64 vote, with three abstentions, to move forward with the redesign of the pension system. However, the government’s proposals were later rejected in an article-by-article vote, leaving the fate of the reform …

Alaska Legislature Urges Congress to End Social Security Windfall Provision Affecting Public Employees

Juneau, Alaska – The Alaska Legislature has made a significant push towards addressing the issue of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision. Recently, a resolution was unanimously approved, urging Congress and federal officials to remove this provision that impacts the Social Security benefits of many public employees, including teachers. House Joint Resolution 18 was passed by the Alaska House of Representatives with a resounding 40-0 vote, followed by the Senate with a 20-0 approval. The …