China has defended its decision to oust four pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong as “the right medicine” for the city, blasting foreign governments for “meddling” in domestic issues that are none of its business. “The plain fact is that it is exactly these politicians who have arbitrarily meddled with China’s internal affairs,” said the Chinese […]

The leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft certification process in the wake of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes. The Boeing 737 MAX has been grounded since March 2019 after two crashes in five months killed 346 people. […]

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has suggested lawmakers subpoena US Postal Service postmaster general Louis DeJoy for his calendars, an effort that could potentially expose conflicts of interest between the agency Donald Trump appointed him to lead and his former business.Mr DeJoy, who entered the role in June, appeared to dismiss the congresswoman's request for […]

Lawmakers slammed Rep. Jim Jordan at the antitrust hearing after he interrupted a colleague accusing him of raising "fringe conspiracy theories."

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that members and staff would be required to wear masks in the House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic. Members will be allowed to remove their masks when addressing the chamber, Pelosi said on the House floor. “The chair expects all members and staff to adhere to […]

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie weighs in.

Proponents say they're necessary to right centuries of oppression and inequality.

Philippine lawmakers voted Friday to reject the license renewal of the country’s largest TV network, shutting down a major news provider that had been repeatedly threatened by the president over its critical coverage. The House of Representatives’ Committee on Franchises voted 70-11 to reject a new 25-year license for ABS-CBN Corp. The National Telecommunications Commission […]

Lawmakers in Washington are working to change the Paycheck Protection Program as small businesses ask for more flexibility.

After suing to force the governor to work with the Legislature to on a coronavirus plan, GOP lawmakers now suggest they don't need any new guidelines.