Rep. Chuy Garcia on his new legislation looking to remove barriers to employment for young people
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) talks about the introduction of his new legislation aimed at promoting economic justice and restoring youth employment.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) talks about the introduction of his new legislation aimed at promoting economic justice and restoring youth employment.
Millions of households to begin receiving child tax credit payments in July
President Joe Biden said Monday his new "Cash for Kids" program will start sending money to families on July 15th.
President Joe Biden said Monday his new "Cash for Kids" program will start sending money to families on July 15th.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Trump to speak at North Carolina Republican convention in June
Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.
Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.
US 'working tirelessly' to help stop the violence as calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's combative behavior could spark ethics review
A two-year-old Facebook Live video could make U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the subject of an ethics investigation after a video surfaced of her baiting congressional colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
A two-year-old Facebook Live video could make U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene the subject of an ethics investigation after a video surfaced of her baiting congressional colleague, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Memphis bridge crack: Interstate still closed but barge traffic resumes under damaged structure
River traffic has reopened on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, three days after it was closed when a crack was discovered in the Interstate 40 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday.
River traffic has reopened on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, three days after it was closed when a crack was discovered in the Interstate 40 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday.
The May 17 tax deadline is coming up: Here's everything you need to know
Americans have just a few more days to file their 2020 tax returns — or risk facing a financial penalty.
Americans have just a few more days to file their 2020 tax returns — or risk facing a financial penalty.
Flannery Fired Up: May 14, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor.
DuPage County seeks to upgrade outdated voting equipment: report
DuPage County is looking for new voting equipment, according to a report.
DuPage County is looking for new voting equipment, according to a report.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Flannery Fired Up: February 26, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Pressure to change Illinois law to have telehealth visits covered by insurance when pandemic ends
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
During the pandemic, virtual visits to health care professionals have exploded in popularity. But now they face an uncertain future in Illinois and pressure is mounting to change state law so that telehealth visits will be covered by insurance even when the pandemic ends.
Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger stands by Rep. Liz Cheney after she's ousted as GOP leader
On the house floor, Cheney voted for Trump's policy positions more than 90% of the time while he was president. But after rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, egged on by Trump's election claims, Cheney voted to impeach him.
On the house floor, Cheney voted for Trump's policy positions more than 90% of the time while he was president. But after rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, egged on by Trump's election claims, Cheney voted to impeach him.
Anti-Trump former GOP officials readying threat to start a third party: report
A group of 100 former Republican officials reportedly will release a letter this week threatening to create a third party if the GOP does not change its course and break with former President Trump.
A group of 100 former Republican officials reportedly will release a letter this week threatening to create a third party if the GOP does not change its course and break with former President Trump.
New Illinois bill would allow bars to give a free drink to customers who provide proof of vaccination
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.