Broadcasting the Senate: Transparency or Showmanship?
A resolution to broadcast Senate floor proceedings is under committee review. Proponents say this would expand transparency, while critics worry it might encourage political grandstanding.
A resolution to broadcast Senate floor proceedings is under committee review. Proponents say this would expand transparency, while critics worry it might encourage political grandstanding.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs is a direct reminder of Congress’s constitutional power to impose taxes. Mary Ellen Klas argues that lawmakers must reclaim this role instead of leaving questions of public finance to the judicial branch. The decision underscores the ongoing interplay between the branches of government.
A 12-year-old girl’s shocking ordeal has sparked a lawsuit against Montana’s Child Protective Services. Her attorney claims it took the agency months to contact law enforcement, raising concerns about systemic failures and bureaucratic neglect.
China’s pursuit of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier marks a decisive step in the country’s military expansion. The Pentagon believes Beijing could field up to nine carriers within the decade, fueling concerns about shifting power dynamics at sea.