Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

A poll indicates that 77% of Americans believe Donald Trump has increased the cost of living in their communities. The survey suggests that voters do not experience the economy through spreadsheets.

The US Navy's shipbuilding plan, released Monday, calls for $305.7 billion in spending from 2027 to 2031. This funding is allocated for submarines and destroyers. The US Navy plans to expand its fleet and modernize its forces.

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a war powers resolution. The resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran. This resolution could impact future US foreign policy decisions regarding the region. This resolution aims to limit the President's ability to engage in military action against Iran. Lawmakers are debating the state of operations against Iran and munitions depletion. This action reflects ongoing legislative debate regarding foreign policy towards Iran. This action follows discussions about the Iran War and trade talks. This action comes amid ongoing discussions about Iran's nuclear program and potential weaponization.

The Supreme Court has removed a congressional district previously won in court by Black voters. This action occurred ten days before the Alabama primary election. The ruling is expected to be seen as a major victory for truck safety advocates. The court's decision was unanimous.

Speaker Mike Johnson announced a new working group focused on Capitol Hill. The group is intended to address issues relevant to Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.

President issued two executive orders as part of a general effort by the administration. These orders have not accomplished anything so far. The administration continues to pursue its agenda.

The United States has approved a arms sale to Taiwan. This move is considered the most issue in China-U.S. relations by Beijing. and China have discussed the Taiwan issue. The specific details of the arms sale were not immediately disclosed. This move is likely to increase tensions with China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province.

The United States has implemented an AI skills requirement for the CyberCorps pipeline. The California Legislature is considering a bill that would establish AI skills requirements. The United States is implementing a new policy requiring specific AI skills for individuals in the CyberCorps program. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence expertise.

The U.S. federal government is prioritizing cybersecurity, pushing for faster patch deadlines due to rising AI-driven threats. A proposed federal bill aims to establish a grant program for training the cyber workforce.

Senate Republicans reportedly plan to allocate $1 billion to the Secret Service for security upgrades. The Associated Press reported that a portion of this funding is allegedly tied to donations.