The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…
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Group of Senators Launch Inquiry into IRS Commissioner Nominee
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 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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Congressman Says Budget Negotiations are “Moving in the Right Direction”
The chair of the House Appropriations Committee said the amount of farmer aid is a hurdle. Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the chair of the House Appropriations Committee,…
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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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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House
Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…
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Senator McConnell Receives Medical Care After Fall near D.C. Office
82-year-old in stable condition, returns escorted in a wheelchair. A medical team escorted Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to his office in a wheelchair after the 82-year-old legislator…
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Senate Urges House to Pass Child Internet Safety Legislation
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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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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