Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: the ongoing partial government shutdown and congressional committee assignments.
Washington Roundup: Why Are Congressional Committees So Important?
New members of Congress are learning their committee assignments. The Firewall's David Hawkings explains what goes into that behind the scenes.
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Congress moving on bipartisan action to punish Iran for Israel attack
Several measures introduced and passed in the House and Senate seek to both publicly condemn Iran and punish the Islamic Republic financially.
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Judge dismisses 2 jurors in Trump hush money trial
After seating seven jurors on Tuesday, a New York judge dismissed two jurors as jury selection continued Thursday.
Arizona lawmakers block 2nd vote attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Lawmakers in the state halted another attempt to void the Civil War-era legislation banning abortion.
Polish man arrested in alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Prosecutors in Poland say the man was preparing to give Russian agents airport security information regarding the Ukrainian president.
Listen to the song released by Paul McCartney's and John Lennon's sons
You might hear a hint of The Beatles in James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon's new song, "Primrose Hill."
Human infections from rat urine increasing in New York City
A disease that can be transmitted to people through rat urine — human leptospirosis — saw its highest number of cases in NYC in 2023.