In the Media
October 30, 2023
In the wake of recent mass shootings, including the rampage in Lewiston, Maine, gun control supporters in Congress are trying to nudge forward legislation and proposals that have stalled under a Republican-led House this year.
October 29, 2023
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — In a week that saw a new Speaker of the House elected – after weeks of Republicans scrambling to choose a new leader – the focus is turning right back to a negotiation for a new bill to fund the federal government and avert a government shutdown before the current deal ends.
Issues:Congress
October 26, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A bipartisan plan in Congress aims to crack down on organized retail theft, an issue that has surged in the DMV.
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October 26, 2023
Dozens of lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans of varying ideology, have signed onto the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which pushes to increase cooperation between local and federal law enforcement. It also widens the scope of conduct that can lead to charges against someone.
October 26, 2023
A surge in retail thefts across the country and in the DMV has led retailers to push for new legislation. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
October 26, 2023
Now that the House of Representatives is back in session after a 22-day speaker stalemate, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as House Speaker, and what he has to say about Republicans who say Democrats bore some responsibility for the gridlock.
Issues:Congress
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October 18, 2023
U.S. Reps. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas) will co-lead a panel discussion on the role of Congress in regulating artificial intelligence on Oct. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center.
The panel is sponsored by Raynard Jackson & Associates and will be moderated by Milan Kordestani, a serial IT entrepreneur.
Issues:Congress