Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: how Congress will react to President Trump's national emergency declaration and how some senators are using this Congressional recess.
Washington Roundup: Focus On Congress After Emergency Declaration
Congress is on recess this week, but The Firewall's David Hawkings says to expect leaders to try to stop President Trump's emergency declaration.
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Posted: 5:45 p.m. EST Feb 19, 2019
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
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House votes on Israel, Ukraine aid could affect Speaker Johnson's job
The House is preparing to vote on aid packages for allies, and the outcome could have big implications for Speaker Mike Johnson's job.
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Columbine 25 years later: Parents still fighting for gun reform
Any serious debate about additional gun reform at the national level is not expected to happen until after the November election — at the earliest.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.