The short-term government funding measure would avert a shutdown. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of California is suggesting a short-term measure in Congress to avoid a government…
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Congress Heads for August Break
Appropriations made scant progress before recess. Both chambers of Congress have departed Washington, D.C., for the August recess. Appropriations for the coming fiscal year are due by the…
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Senate Holds First Classified Briefing on Artificial Intelligence
Senators respond to technological advances and limitations of AI. This week the full Senate received a classified briefing by intelligence and defense officials, including Director of National Intelligence…
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Federal Railroad Administration Set to Assess Major Rail Lines
Senate majority leader succeeds in pursuit of railroad reviews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin conducting safety assessments for all Class I railroads. The assessments will be…
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Senators to Have Closed Door Briefings on AI
Potentials and risks to be investigated. Members of the Senate will be participating in closed-door meetings over the summer covering a number of questions surrounding artificial intelligence. In…
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Debt Deal Passed by House Heads to Senate
Senator Schumer plans to fast-track the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said there is no time to tamper with changes to the debt ceiling…
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President Biden Moving Slightly on Debt Ceiling
Top federal leaders move to avoid a financial default. Following an event in New York City, President Joe Biden stated he is willing to negotiate spending cuts with…
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Senator Feinstein Returning to Washington
Illness has kept her away from the Senate since February. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California is en route back to Washington, D.C. The senator, who is 89 years old,…
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President Biden Calls for May 9 Budget Meeting
He says a draft budget is needed before June 1. President Joe Biden called on the four party leaders of Congress to attend a federal budget meeting at…
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House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill
President is unwilling to negotiate. The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would increase the government’s legal debt ceiling in exchange for steep spending restrictions.…
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