Bipartisan committee members write to the House speaker and majority leader. The Senate has urged the House to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) in…
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House Speaker Pledges Support to Taiwan
The Taiwanese president plans to tour Hawaii. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called Taiwan President Lai Ching-te this past week, assuring him that the United States stands…
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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…
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Condemns Swatting and Threats to Nominees and Politicians
He calls sudden escalation “dangerous and insane behavior.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently condemned swatting and bomb threats made against several of President-elect Trump’s nominees over…
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House Speaker Announces Transgender Policy for Capitol Restrooms
He says, “Women deserve women’s-only spaces.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced a policy requiring transgender members of the House to use bathrooms associated with their biological…
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White House Requests $100 Billion for Emergency Relief
Files funding request after Congress returned to session. The White House filed a request for $100 billion from Congress this week to support the rebuilding of communities recovering…
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House Ethics Panel to Meet Regarding Report on Former Representative Gaetz
The now-nominee for U.S. attorney general was already cleared by the DOJ. The House Ethics Panel is considering whether or not to release a report on former Congressman…
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Congressional Leaders Selected in Both Chambers
Senator Thune will head the Senate and Representative Johnson renominated as House Speaker. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected Senate majority leader this week. He served…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Says Congress Will Take up Hurricane Relief After Recess
He said more time is needed to assess and calculate the “scope and magnitude” of the storms. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana refused to call members of…
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Congress Passes 3 Month Stopgap Measure to Fund Government
Sends legislation to president for signature to avert shutdown. The House and Senate both passed a continuing resolution on Wednesday that will fund the federal government through December…
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