Capitol at Dawn

House Writes DOJ, Treasury About Opioid Settlement

Express concerns that companies will saddle taxpayers with $26 billion cost.  The House Committee on Oversight and Reform addressed a letter to the departments of Justice and the…

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White House Calls for Additional COVID Funding

Requests Congress extend funding to cover health care programs. The White House has called on Congress to continue funding measures for the federal COVID-19 response. Because the funding…

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President to Discuss Russia with Xi Jinping

White House press secretary announces teleconference Friday as part of ongoing dialogue.  Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated on Thursday said President Biden will speak with Chinese President Xi…

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Senate Passes Permanent Daylight-Saving Time Bill

Semi-annual “spring forward” and “fall back” clock setting would end.  The Senate passed legislation that would make daylight-saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of…

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State Department Prepared for Possible Russian Chemical Weapon Use

Secretary Blinken posits chemical weapons use as more likely than nuclear. Secretary Blinken was asked in an interview on Tuesday how concerned President Biden’s administration is about the…

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Senate Unanimously Votes for War Crimes Investigation

Resolution calls for international court to investigate Russian officials. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution that calls for the International Criminal Court to conduct a war crime…

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Ukrainian President Makes Impassioned Plea to Congress

His virtual address was met with standing ovations.  Ukrainian President Zelensky appealed to Congress once again for a humanitarian no-fly zone. In his virtual appearance, he asked Congress…

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Jill Biden Speaks at State Department Function

Comments on Ukraine at annual women’s award ceremony. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the 16th International Women in Courage Award ceremony on Monday, commending the bravery of…

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Federal Reserve Appointee Withdraws from Nomination

Senator Manchin had publicly opposed her stance on energy. On Monday, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced his opposition to President Biden’s nominee to the Federal Reserve…

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DOD Establishes 5G Acceleration Team

Enacted with 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. The Department of Defense announced the establishment of the 5G and FutureG Cross-Functional Team (CFT) last week. Established by Congress through…

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