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 Qatar Agree to Refreeze Iran $6 Billion
Secretary Blinken will be in Qatar on Friday. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyeno told some members of the House Thursday that the government of the U.S. and Qatar…
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Senate Plan Would Cut College Costs
A series of bills would also address student debt. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…
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Bipartisan Senators Propose China Grand Strategy
Commission would address economic and military challenges from China. Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced plans to create a 2-year commission to develop…
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Legislation Proposed to Replenish Weapons Stockpile
Securing American ARMS Act would facilitate the replacement of equipment sent as military aid. A group of 15 bipartisan senators proposed legislation this week that would allow the…
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FBI Director Warns of Security Issues at Border
He says the numbers of border crossers are “staggering.” FBI Director Christopher Wray testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where he repeatedly expressed concern about the border…
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Senators Will Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
They will receive briefings from federal agents and law enforcement. Minority members of the Senate led by Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both of Texas, will visit the…
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Senate Group Reaches Deal on Gun Reforms
Breakthrough agreement will save lives, they say. An equally divided bipartisan group of senators issued a joint statement Sunday saying that had come to a solution to gun…
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Governor Abbott Gives Update on School Shooting
“Evil swept across Uvalde yesterday.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday following a briefing he received in order to provide an update on the…
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Senate Delegation Visits Ukraine
They confirmed support for war aid. A delegation from the U.S. Senate has returned to Washington after a four-day visit to Europe during which they made a surprise…
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