US Congress news and information
President Joe Biden met with the top four leaders of Congress on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to press them to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to pass emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel. The government shutdown would damage the economy and affect the national security interests of the…
The Tea Party Movement is a political movement in the United States that emerged in the early 21st century. It is largely associated with a grassroots, conservative, and anti-establishment sentiment within the Republican Party. The movement’s name is a reference to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, a key event in American colonial history symbolizing…
The ceasefire in the Middle East is a complex and uncertain issue, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for decades and involves many regional and international actors. According to the latest news reports, there have been some efforts to broker a ceasefire, but they have not yet resulted in a lasting…
Dwight D. Eisenhower, often referred to as “Ike“, was the 34th President of the United States. Here are key points about his life and presidency: Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership during World War II and his presidency contributed to shaping the post-war era and the early years of the Cold War. His military and political legacy…
John F. Kennedy (JFK) was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. Here are some key points about his life and presidency: John F. Kennedy’s presidency is still the subject of historical study and debate, and he continues to be remembered as an…
That is a difficult question to answer, as the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is still very competitive and unpredictable. Nikki Haley has not won any GOP contest against Trump so far, and she is facing a big challenge in her home state of South Carolina, which will vote on Saturday. However, she has vowed to…
Lyndon B. Johnson, born on August 27, 1908, in Stonewall, Texas, served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He succeeded John F. Kennedy after Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Johnson had previously served as the Vice President under Kennedy. Johnson’s presidency is notable for the…
The purchase of Alaska from Russia is often referred to as “Seward’s Folly” or “Seward’s Icebox“, named after William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the deal. He was a member of the Republican Party. The formal name of the agreement was the Alaska Purchase, and it took place in 1867. The…
The term “Do-Nothing Congress” is often associated with the 80th United States Congress, which served from 1947 to 1949. This label was primarily used by critics, particularly by President Harry S. Truman, to express frustration with what they perceived as a lack of legislative action on important issues. The 80th Congress faced a variety of…
Democrat Tom Suozzi won back his former seat, defeating Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi campaigned on a platform of compromise and common-sense governance, while Pilip focused on immigration and crime issues. The election was a close one, with Suozzi winning by a margin of about 4,000 votes out of more than 200,000 cast. The race…