The political world was turned upside down yesterday when President Trump made a deal with Democrats on government funding, raising the debt limit, and Hurricane Harvey Aid. Trump broke ranks … READ MORE
Congress
September Showdowns Will Remind the American People Why We Are $20 Trillion in Debt
Anyone paying attention to the news recently knows that this month will be a busy one in Washington. Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government, raise the … READ MORE
Congress and MLB, an All-or-Nothing Game
If you are a baseball fan you have likely noticed the game’s shift towards homeruns and strikeouts. Baseball’s most popular rookie, Cody Bellinger, tied the major league record of 19 … READ MORE
SWAMP STORIES: CBP Keeps Smugglers, Human Traffickers in Hiring Process
In 2017, President Tump issued an executive order calling for an additional 5,000 Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Agents. In response, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector … READ MORE
The Longer Congress Waits, the Harder It Gets
Last July, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on the Social Security Trustees’ annual report. In short, Social Security (SS) is facing an enormous uphill battle due to the … READ MORE
Money in the Banana Stand: A Congressional Deception Illustrated
In a move more deceptive than Discovery Channel’s Shark Week promos, Senate appropriators once again voted to protect a budget gimmick to use money designated for victims of crime as a … READ MORE
Huge Bonuses Awarded to Former Official that Failed to Comply with Federal Law for Years
Recently the head of the Department of Education’s student financial aid office, James Runcie, resigned amid questions from Congress about the billions in improper payments made under his watch. According … READ MORE
Huge Bonuses Awarded to Former Official that Failed to Comply with Federal Law for Years
Recently the head of the Department of Education’s student financial aid office, James Runcie, resigned amid questions from Congress about the billions in improper payments made under his watch. According … READ MORE