Concerns raised over Capitol police response. Following the events that took place on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., Congress announced that it would begin an investigation into the response…
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Congress Ratifies Electoral College Results
President Trump pledges peaceful transition of power. In proceedings that were interrupted by demonstrators overrunning the Capitol security, the joint session of Congress shortly before 4 a.m. on…
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Protestors Interrupt Joint Congressional Session
Senators, representatives, and vice president head to secure shelters. UPDATE: 7:30 PM EST Vice President Mike Pence, along with both the Senate and House of Representatives returned to…
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Senator Hawley’s Family Threatened, Home Vandalized
Group calls it a “candlelight vigil.” Missouri Senator Josh Hawley reported that a group of Antifa appeared at his home in Washington, D.C. and “screamed threats, vandalized, and…
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Congress Passes Historic Anti-Corruption Legislation
Included in the defense bill is a provision that bans anonymous shell companies. The defense bill that Congress recently passed, which overrode the president’s veto, includes new legislation…
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117th Congress Sworn In
Speaker Pelosi retains her position by a thin margin. The newest members of Congress took their oaths of office on Sunday as the 117th Congress convened. Overcoming opposition…
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Secretary of Education Responds to COVID Relief
Applauds funding for education and Second Chance Pell grants. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released a statement regarding the signing of the COVID relief package this past week. She…
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Census Bureau Misses Deadline
Law requires results of census to be delivered to Congress by December 31. The first time in its 44-year history, the Census Bureau has missed the end-of-year deadline.…
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House Passes Increased Direct Payments to Americans
The Senate’s vote on the additional COVID relief is uncertain. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass an increased direct payment to Americans. President Trump…
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House Votes to Override President’s Veto
Defense spending bill passed with 2/3rds majority On Monday, the House of Representatives successfully voted to override the president’s veto of a required defense spending bill, making it…
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