Congressional Leaders Unveil $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill 48 Hours Before Government Set to Shut Down

Congressional leaders unveiled a massive $1.3 trillion budget that will keep the government funded through the end of September. Negotiations had been going on for weeks and leadership from both parties announced they reached a deal last night. The catch …

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Cracks in Miami Bridge’s Structure Were Discussed in the Days Leading up to its Collapse

Hours before a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Miami, FL, on Thursday, structural cracks in the edifice were discussed in a meeting between the bridge’s engineering company, its construction manager and representatives from Florida International University, the campus on which the …

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Trump Unveils Infrastructure Plan, Critics Worry It May Mean Higher Taxes for Taxpayers

The White House has unveiled President Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure plan which calls for 1.5 trillion new dollars in spending and investment.  The plan though, is light on actual investment from the federal government, with Washington only expected to contribute $200 …

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Immigration, the Economy and National Security Highlight President Trump’s Remarks at First State of the Union

President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress last night and began by highlighting the accomplishments of his first year in office.

“Since the election, we have created 2.4 million new jobs,

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Trump to Tout Accomplishments, Call for Sweeping Policy Changes in First State of the Union

President Trump’s first State of the Union address will tout his first-year accomplishments such as the tax overhaul passed last month, while also calling for major initiatives to be tackled this year.  The president will call for immigration reform, a …

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