They request information from CEOs on potential pandemic program fraud. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, who serves as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Catherine Cortez…
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House Speaker Working on Plan C for Government Funding
The second plan failed to gain enough support on Thursday. With a government shutdown looming first thing Saturday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana brought a…
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House Speaker Seeks Plan B for Spending Bill
Contested measures include Congressional pay increase and funding for the Global Engagement Center. House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for alternate options for the 3-month continuing resolution to…
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Federal Judge Blocks ACA Coverage for DACA Recipients
He rules that a CMS final rule cannot redefine “lawfully present.” U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted 19 states a stay from allowing Deferred Action for Childhood…
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PRESS Act Fails to Pass in the Senate
The measure required unanimous approval. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas blocked the passage of the PRESS Act this week, legislation that would offer federal protections for journalists. If…
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House Speaker Responds to Report on Attempted Assassination of Trump
The task force called the July 13th event “preventable.” The House task force issued a report that stated the July 13 attempted assassination of now-President-elect Trump was “preventable…
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Senator Votes “No Confidence” in FBI Director
Incoming Senate judiciary chair issues 11-page list of grievances. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa published an 11-page document criticizing the work of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher…
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FDA Considers Ban of Food Coloring
The move could be made ahead of the incoming administration. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones announced during a Senate meeting…
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Speaker Johnson Identifies Budget Areas to Address
He indicates defunding Planned Parenthood, no assistance for Ukraine, and having federal employees return to in-office work. House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken recently about certain areas of…
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President-Elect Threatens Hamas if Hostages Not Released by Inauguration
If they are not freed by January 20, he pledges retaliation. President-elect Donald Trump issued a threat to Hamas if they have not released the hostages before his…
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