House must act to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The Senate passed a bill extending on Thursday extending one of two continuing resolutions the government has been…
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Senator Sanders’ Potential Freeze of Israeli Aid Voted Down
Senators voice bipartisan concerns surrounding the resolution that could have halted support. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont introduced a resolution that would have frozen American aid to Israel. The…
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House Approves Resolution Rebuking the President’s Border Policies
Legislators fault “open-border policies” for issues at the U.S.-Mexico border. The House passed a resolution on Wednesday, introduced by Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas, formally rebuking the “open-border…
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Senator Grassley Hospitalized for an Infection
The 90-year-old senator expects to return to work soon. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for an infection. His office stated, “Senator…
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Legislators Work Deal to Expand Child Tax Credit
A “bipartisan, bicameral” framework also contains other provisions. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representative Jason Smith of Missouri, who chairs the…
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USDA Urges Congress to Fund WIC Program
Cuts have been proposed in the 2024 draft budget. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made a request of Congress, asking that legislators not cut $1 billion…
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Defense Secretary Austin Released from Hospital
The Pentagon announced on Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been released from the hospital. He had prostate cancer surgery on December 22 and was readmitted to…
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House Resumes Budget Negotiations
Speaker Johnson may consider short-term funding options as divisions remain on appropriations. Members of the House of Representatives are discussing the four appropriations measures needed to keep the…
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U.S. and U.K. Launch Air Strikes Against Houthis
The rebel group in Yemen states, “All U.S., UK interests have become ‘legitimate targets.’” The United States and British militaries bombed more than 60 targets in Yemen which…
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Secretary Austin Remains Hospitalized
He is heading the Defense Department from Walter Reed. The Pentagon stated that Secretary Lloyd Austin is in good condition but remains hospitalized at the Walter Reed National…
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