Weekend visit shows U.S. support. A delegation of legislators led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York traveled to Israel over the weekend to meet with…
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect Actors, Singers from AI Recreations
NO FAKES Act intended to hold producers of unauthorized recreations accountable. Four senators recently introduced legislation that would hold individuals and organizations liable for creating and releasing unauthorized…
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Senate Accelerates Nomination Process for Ambassador to Israel
The Foreign Relations Committee plans to hold Jack Lew’s confirmation hearing on October 18. The Senate could vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel…
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New Charge Alleges Senator Menendez Acted as a Foreign Agent for Egypt
The indictment claims the senator and his wife intentionally passed sensitive information. Another charge was added to the indictment against Senator Bob Menedez of New Jersey this week,…
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Two U.S. Legislators Return Safely from Israel
The number of Americans held hostage by Hamas is unknown. U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and his team were in Jerusalem when Hamas began attacking Israel…
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Senators Urge President to Refreeze Iran Funds
They claim a significant risk of the wrongful use of funds intended for humanitarian purposes. A group of senators led by Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have called on…
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Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California
She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…
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Bill keeps the government funded for about 45 days. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy brought a temporary government funding bill to the floor of the lower chamber that received…
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Administration Decreases Offshore Oil Leases
Americans continue to experience higher energy prices. President Biden’s administration has reduced new offshore oil leases to their lowest levels ever, for the next five years. They cite…
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President Announces Funding for McCain Library
It will be a multipurpose facility in Arizona. President Joe Biden was in Phoenix to announce federal funding for an Arizona State University library in honor of the…
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