Well, we absolutely need the House of Representatives back. Uh we need them to be able to vote. We need them right now to negotiate.I mean, the fact that Trump hasn't even sat down with Democratic leaders since this whole shutdown began on October 1st, not not once at all. And Speaker Johnson, I mean, I I'll be honest with you, it's it's painful watching him do his press conference day after day trying to come up with new excuses. Uh but the fact that you know he's now going to be you know he's resi you pre ...

I will not be seeking reelection to Congress. I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative. For decades, I've cherished the privilege of representing our magnificent city in the United States Congress.It seems prophetic now that the slogan of my very first campaign in 1987 was a voice that will be heard. And it was you who made those words come true. It was the faith that you had placed in me and the latitude that you have given me that enabled me to shatter the marble ceiling and ...

National Security & Foreign Policy Concerns - The White House is driving foreign policy decisions regarding air strikes, potentially sidelining military leaders and raising concerns about a lack of transparency and oversight [2][13] - The President's statements on nuclear weapons testing raise concerns about potentially triggering a nuclear arms race and injecting uncertainty into nuclear strategy [4][5][6] - The United States possesses a significant nuclear arsenal, with 90% of the world's nukes held by the US and Russia, highlighting the gravity of nuclear-related statements and actions [8] - There are concerns about the President's actions regarding military deployments, specifically the repositioning of a large ship away from Europe, without providing adequate oversight to Congress [13] Congressional Oversight & Political Dynamics - Some members of Congress, including Republicans, have privately expressed concerns about the legality of certain military strikes, but are hesitant to voice these concerns publicly [16] - The President's actions are perceived as undermining Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and conduct oversight [17] - Democrats in Virginia are engaging in redistricting efforts in response to similar actions by Republicans in other states [18][19][20] Nuclear Weapons Policy & Testing - The current administration's approach to nuclear weapons testing is considered imprudent and potentially dangerous, as existing systems are regularly tested and modeled without the need for live fire tests [6][11] - The Vice President's justification for potential nuclear testing is viewed as an attempt to cover for the President's ill-considered statements [12]

Marginal gains from redistricting could decide whether Donald Trump eventually loses dominance over Congress. Yet how the map-drawing war will shake out is far from certain https://t.co/TL258LV4Nr ...

We begin this hour with President Trump's push to expand his presidential power and what, if anything, is being done to try to reign him in. Just this week, Trump called for more of his political rivals to be prosecuted, issued a controversial pardon, then said that the Department of Justice owes him money. But some Democrats refused to stand idly by, and are taking action.Senators Adam Schiff and Elizabeth Warren have introduced a resolution to officially condemn Trump's pardon of Chong Pong Xiao, the foun ...

I certainly support the president, but I'm I'm not um what be the right way to say it. I'm not some sort of blind slave to the president. And I don't think anyone should be.Um I serve in Congress. We are separate branch of the government. And I'm not elected by the president. I'm not elected by anyone that works in the White House. I'm elected by my district.That's who I work for. and I got elected without the president's endorsement and you know I I think that has served me really well. So, I get to be ind ...

RT Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav)The only federal court in the country required by the Constitution is the Supreme Court.Every other federal court is created by and accountable to Congress.Why isn’t the Republican House majority impeaching every single one of these rogue, Democrat federal judges? ...

Funding for federal agencies lapsed beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, after Congress was unable to pass a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown https://t.co/GCI1LEkEe4 ...

Too Soft On China? Congress Has Concerns About Trump’s TikTok Dealhttps://t.co/iqoUoFefPC https://t.co/NYFBiyjY6T ...

US Political Landscape & Power Dynamics - The report suggests a weakening of Congress's power relative to the President, particularly since 9/11, with Congress seemingly willing to cede authority [4][5] - Congress has the potential to reclaim authority over areas like tariffs and foreign policy, including troop deployment decisions [6][7] - The "Protecting Our Democracy Act," designed to strengthen congressional oversight, has stalled, highlighting Congress's structural weakness [3] - There's speculation about Republicans' actions in Congress, questioning whether they anticipate a future where Donald Trump regains power [9] - The report raises concerns that a congressional majority could potentially influence an election outcome in favor of Donald Trump [10] Potential Risks & Opportunities - The report highlights the risk of an "increasingly imperial president" if Congress fails to defend its constitutional powers [2] - The report suggests that Congress needs to "wake up" and act to recalibrate the balance of power between the branches of government [5] - The report points out the need for Congress to demand justification from the President for actions like military engagements [8]