Tag: Congress
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
WASHINGTON – TMZ, a well-known celebrity news outlet, has shifted its focus from tracking famous personalities to covering lawmakers in Congress. This change comes...
Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress — again — in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, wants to return...
Trump says he will sign emergency order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
As the nation grapples with the ongoing effects of a partial government shutdown, it has now been 41 days since TSA employees have been...
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown stretches on, pressure is mounting on Congress to find a resolution that addresses the immediate concerns affecting...
Delta suspends special services for members of Congress until TSA’s funding lapse ends
In a significant policy shift, lawmakers will no longer enjoy the expedited airport security privileges that have long set them apart from the general...
The Latest: Airport wait times remain high as Congress considers a partial DHS funding deal
Senators are currently engaged in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing budget stalemate affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed plan would...