WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-28) on the Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act (H.R. 1789), which aims to amend Title 28 of the U.S. Code to clarify the removability of certain actions against current and former Presidents and other senior executive officials. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1789, the Promptly Ending Polit  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-39) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 9), which aims to authorize the use of the Capitol grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H. Con. Res. 9 is to authorize the use of the   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Mac Barnett Embarks on Tour as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Barnett to Champion Children's Picture Books with 'Behold, The Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See' Initiative The Library of Congress, in partnership with Every Child a Reader, announces the launch of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett's national tour with a visit to Coronado,  more