Congressional negotiators announced Monday that there is an “agreement in principle” to fund the U.S. government through the fall, and to avoid another partial shutdown of the government due to start Friday. Progress has reportedly been made on disputes over immigration laws. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) remarked Monday, “We’re working in good faith. I believe…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Eric Lieberman Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont introduced a bill Thursday that would stop authorities from snooping on people’s communications without a warrant. The legislation, called the Electronic Communications Privacy Modernization Act, is essentially an update to an antiquated law with…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Robert Donachie The U.S. economy could lose thousands of jobs and billions in revenue if America reverses course with former President Barack Obama’s Cuba policies, according to a report released Thursday by Engage Cuba. President Donald Trump is slated to announce a rollback of Obama’s Cuba policies, but the…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Juliegrace Brufke Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul acknowledged getting the Trump administration on board with criminal justice reforms will be an “uphill battle” on a call with reporters Wednesday. Paul recently introduced bipartisan legislation — dubbed the Justice Safety Valve Act — along with Democratic Sens. Patrick Leahy of Vermont…