U.S. Congress – California Globe

A Legacy of Failure: A Betrayal of Black African Women and a Failed Vision for California

March 6, 2025 4:12 pmMarch 6, 2025 4:16 pm

Yes, representation matters, but how much does it truly matter when it is merely symbolic? Anyone can style themselves as a caring, reformist leader, but it is their actions that distinguish an arrogant, disconnected politician from a genuine, transparent leader...

Sen. Rand Paul’s Annual ‘Festivus’ Report: a Whopping $1,008,313,329,626.12 of Government Waste

December 25, 2024 2:30 amDecember 26, 2024 7:41 am

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul just released his annual “Festivus Report” of wasteful government spending. The 2024 listing does not disappoint – until you remember that all of us are paying for this abuse of taxpayers’ funds by electing the congressional...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches

May 28, 2024 2:30 amMay 28, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...

Sen. Rand Paul’s Annual ‘Festivus’ Report: a Whopping $900,000,000,000 of Government Waste

December 22, 2023 8:55 amDecember 22, 2023 8:58 am

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul just released his annual “Festivus Report” of wasteful government spending. The 2023 listing does not disappoint – until you remember you are paying for this abuse of taxpayers’ funds by electing the congressional wastrels. This year,...

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Announces Retirement From House

December 6, 2023 12:24 pmDecember 6, 2023 12:24 pm

Former House Speaker and current Congressman Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) announced on Wednesday that he would be resigning from Congress by the end of the year, ending a 17 year run of representing the Bakersfield area and other surrounding areas in...

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo Announces She Won’t Run In 2024

November 22, 2023 1:19 pmNovember 22, 2023 1:19 pm

Silicon Valley-area Congresswoman Anna Eshoo announced on Tuesday that she will not be running for reelection in 2024, leaving her 16th district for an open election next year for the first time since 1992. Eshoo began her political career in...

Congressman Tony Cardenas Announces He Won’t Run For Reelection In 2024

November 21, 2023 2:30 amNovember 21, 2023 6:39 am

San Fernando Valley-area Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-CA) announced on Monday that he will not be running for reelection in 2024, ending a nearly non-stop political career that dates back to his first elected win in the mid 1990s. Cardenas began...