legislation

The bills that Congress reject are as informative as the ones it does. Reviews of all the legislation that meet their fate in government halls.

Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
How Political Polarization Is Fracturing Democracy
Democracy thrives on difference. Different ideas, voices, visions, and values—brought together through compromise and collective decision-making.
By Irfan Ali6 months ago in The Swamp
Saudi Property Law 2025: Big Win for Expats
Saudi New Property Law for Expats: What You Need to Know in 2025 Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid transformation under its Vision 2030 initiative, and one of the most talked-about developments in 2025 is the new property law for expats. Historically, foreign ownership of property in the Kingdom has been tightly restricted. But that’s changing—and fast.
By Madi Speaks6 months ago in The Swamp
Mahmoud Khalil Files $20 Million Claim Against Trump Administration for Wrongful Detention
Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student, has filed a $20 million administrative claim against the Trump administration for wrongful detention. Khalil, a green card holder, was held by ICE for over three months, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress stemming from his activism.
By Kageno Hoshino6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, "Global Stock Trading Hits Record $6.6 Trillion" Global stock markets witnessed an unprecedented surge in activity in the first half of 2025, as total trading volumes soared to a record \$6.6 trillion. This milestone, the highest half-year figure in history, reflects heightened investor engagement driven by a mix of economic optimism, technological advancements, and a new wave of retail participation reshaping the financial landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS6 months ago in The Swamp
The Secret Rising Power in the World
In the shadows of traditional global powers, and beyond the glare of Western media coverage, a silent force is rising—one often misunderstood, demonized, and underestimated: The Taliban.
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Big Beautiful Bill Explained: What It Does, When It Starts & Who Wins
What Is the “Big Beautiful Bill”? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) better known as the Big Beautiful Bill is a sweeping tax and spending reconciliation package championed by President Donald Trump. After months of negotiation, intense debate, and tight votes, it passed the Senate on July 1, followed by the House on July 3, and was signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in The Swamp
When Does the Big Beautiful Bill Take Effect?
What Is the Big Beautiful Bill?⏳ Commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) or Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), this massive tax-and-spending reconciliation package passed Congress in early July 2025 . It merges tax cuts, assistance program reductions, and major budget reallocations into a sweeping policy.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in The Swamp
Kenya's Recent Challenges and Enduring Resilience
Kenya, a vibrant East African nation often seen as a beacon of stability and progress, has recently found itself navigating a complex confluence of events that have tested its resolve and highlighted both its internal vulnerabilities and its crucial regional role. The aftermath of a protracted doctors' strike, the tragic death of the nation's military chief in a helicopter crash, and Kenya's ongoing efforts to mediate peace in neighboring South Sudan have dominated national discourse, painting a vivid picture of a country grappling with domestic challenges while upholding its international responsibilities.
By Tallgirl7 months ago in The Swamp
Johnson pushes to get House GOP holdouts to back tax bill
**Johnson Pushes to Get House GOP Holdouts to Back Tax Bill** House Speaker Mike Johnson is intensifying efforts to rally support among Republican holdouts in the House of Representatives as the GOP attempts to pass a significant tax package. The bill, which has been a priority for House Republicans, includes extensions of business tax breaks, increases in the child tax credit, and measures aimed at economic growth. However, internal party divisions have threatened its passage, with several conservative members withholding their support.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
Navigating Competing Priorities in the Senate's Tax Debate
As President Donald Trump's ambitious "Big, Beautiful Bill" landed in the Senate, the Republican Party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a complex web of internal divisions and competing demands. What began as a seemingly unified push for comprehensive tax reform has evolved into a legislative gauntlet, revealing deep ideological rifts and pragmatic concerns within the GOP ranks. The bill, a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts, and national security initiatives, is intended to make permanent many of the tax cuts from Trump's first term, alongside new proposals that aim to reshape the American economic landscape. However, the path to passage is proving to be anything but smooth, with the looming July 4th deadline amplifying the pressure on Republican leadership.
By Tallgirl7 months ago in The Swamp