Washington Updates
Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker
Mere hours after his inauguration, President Trump issued a series of executive orders, signaling the start of his presidency with a decisive use of executive authority to enact sweeping changes...
Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: How it is Going So Far
The confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet nominees have been a mix of political maneuvering, intense scrutiny, and strategic positioning. Read about the hearings from this week below. Scott Bessent...
ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement on New Six Year Contract
On January 9th, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract. The current contract...
Reflecting on the 118th Congress: A Year of Uncertainty, Leadership Shifts, and Legislative Struggles
The 118th Congress, which began in January 2023 and concluded at the end January 3 2024, was a period marked by political turbulence, high-stakes negotiations, and a divided government. As...
The Politics & Process Behind Upcoming Speaker Election
On January 3, the 119th Congress will convene, and the U.S. House of Representatives faces the critical task of electing its Speaker, the chamber’s presiding officer. While Republicans maintain a...
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into China’s Semiconductor Industry Policies
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) concerning its actions and policies aimed at dominating...
Lawmakers Scramble as Funding Bill Falls Apart and Shutdown Looms
Even before yesterday’s publication of the 1,500+ page funding package, numerous conservative legislators in both the House and Senate had already voiced objections to the process and substance of Republican...
Lawmakers Release Continuing Resolution as Government Shutdown Looms
Note: This legislation has been pulled by congressional leadership; read more here On December 17, the House of Representatives released its 1,547 page Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded...
Thanksgiving Worries Amid Trump’s New Proposed Trade Policies
As Americans sat down for Thanksgiving this year, many enjoyed a financial reprieve with holiday meal costs at their lowest in years. Yet, the looming policy shifts under the incoming...