BREAKING: MoveOn Calls for Schumer to Step Aside as Leader

Over 80% of MoveOn Members Believe Schumer Is Failing to Lead Opposition Against Trump  WASHINGTON – As a result of 80% of its members calling for Senator Chuck Schumer to step aside as minority leader in response to Senate Democrats backing away from protecting ACA subsidies to make a deal with Republicans and the Trump administration to end the government shutdown, MoveOn Political Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement: “With Donald Trump and the Republican Party doubling health care premiums, weaponizing our military against us, and ripping food…

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Trump Invites Putin to Step Foot in America

Vladimir Putin is coming to America, despite the international warrant for the Russian president’s arrest, despite his years of hostile threats against NATO, and despite him showing no remorse for his invasion of a sovereign nation. None of that matters to President Donald Trump, who announced Friday night that he would meet the globally shunned leader this Friday in Alaska. What does matter to Trump is that he may be able to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, the worst European conflict since World War II, fulfilling one of his biggest…

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As the executive branch slashes foreign aid programs, will Congress step in?

Interview transcript: Terry Gerton: Foreign aid has probably garnered more headlines in the last two months than it has in the two years. With DOGE’s termination of most of USAID’s grants, and even more recently, the proposed reorganization of the Department of State, we’re seeing a massive realignment of the U.S. strategy when it comes to foreign aid. So Bob, what role has U.S. foreign aid funding played in global humanitarian assistance? Can you give us an idea of the impact? Bob Powers: Yes, certainly it plays a massive role…

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Biden urged to step up attacks; U.S. looks to ‘degrade capabilities’ after militias injure 3 troops

The Biden administration faced renewed pressure Tuesday to hit back harder against Iran-backed militias in the Middle East after a Christmas Day drone attack in Iraq left three American troops injured, with one of them in critical condition. The Washington Times stories: White House

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US Senate Republicans and Democrats look toward next step with House postal service bill – YourErie

US Senate Republicans and Democrats look toward next step with House postal service bill  YourErie Why Senate Republicans May Propose A New $ 500 Billion Stimulus Bill  Forbes Coronavirus stimulus: Senate likely to take up a COVID-19 relief bill  USA TODAY Senate GOP leaders look to lock down Republican support for new stimulus plan after weeks of party divisions  CNN Where do second stimulus checks stand? Here’s what top Democrats, Republicans say  The Daily World View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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