She will have a key role in the climate agenda. In a bipartisan 64-35 vote, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee for Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm. She said…
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Prayer Updates
President Asked to Share Nuclear Codes Responsibility
Lawmakers proposed several alternatives to protocol. Representatives Ted Lieu and Jimmy Panetta, both of California, along with 30 other colleagues in the House, asked in a letter that…
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Child Migrant Facility Reopened at the Border
White House cites COVID-19 as the primary reason for reopening. This week, the administration announced that they reopened the migrant holding facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The facility…
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Jobless Claims at Lowest Point in Three Months
California and Ohio see largest drops in unemployment claims. Last week, the number of Americans seeking new unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest point it has been in…
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House Panel Investigates Mail Delays
Postmaster general answers questions before Oversight Committee. On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee interviewed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the ongoing issues with the USPS related to mail…
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President’s Administration to Distribute 25 Million Masks
Masks will arrive in low-income communities that lack strong health infrastructure. On Wednesday, the White House announced that the president’s administration would be distributing 25 million masks to…
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Congress Holds Candlelit Coronavirus Memorial
Observe moment of silence and listen to hymn to honor those lost. On Tuesday evening, members of Congress gathered on the steps of the Capitol building to observe…
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Equality Act Vote Slated for Today in House
Would restrict religious protections and expand them for gender identity. H.R. 5, a carryover from the 116th Congress, also known as the Equality Act, is scheduled for a…
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Security Leadership Testify on Capitol Unrest
Point to missed intelligence for events of January 6th. On Tuesday, members of the Capitol security leadership teams testified before Congress to provide an explanation for the breakdown…
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U.S. and Israel Reconvene Iran Strategy Group
First round of talks expected in the near future. President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have sharply different views of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, from…
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