The deadlines for appropriations have been moved back to March 8 and March 22, respectively. The Senate and House of Representatives approved a short-term resolution to continue funding…
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President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House
Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Advocates for $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
Senator McConnell claims the legislation will restore the nation’s credibility. This week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell advocated for the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package…
Read MoreFBI Investigating White Powder Mailed to Speaker Johnson’s Church
The powder was taken to local laboratories for testing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a letter containing an unknown white powder that was sent to…
Read MoreHouse Speaker Says No Foreign Aid Before Domestic Issues Are Addressed
He reiterates his pledge not to bring the Senate-passed package to the House floor. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana, stated on Wednesday that the $95…
Read MoreHouse Intel Chair Warns of Serious National Security Threat
NSA Sullivan will meet with legislators on Capitol Hill Thursday. On Wednesday, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner of Ohio requested that President Biden’s administration declassify…
Read MoreStand-Alone Israel Aid Bill Fails in House
The aid package would have provided $17.6 billion to Israel. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana brought stand-alone legislation to the House floor on Tuesday which was voted down.…
Read MoreSenate Border Bill Will Not Be Considered in the House
The majority leader’s opinion reflects the House speaker’s previous concerns about the agreement. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana stated over the weekend that the Senate’s recently…
Read MorePresident Biden Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast
He says, “We pray for peace.“ President Joe Biden spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill Thursday morning. He focused on the desire for peace…
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Delivers First Formal Speech
He voices doubts about the proposed border policies. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana spoke about bipartisan border security negotiations on Wednesday, signaling his skepticism of the…
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