Senator Steve Daines proposes to honor Afghanistan bombing victims. On Friday, Senator Steve Daines of Montana announced that he will introduce a bill proposing that the 13 American…
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Speaker Pelosi Intends to Codify Roe v. Wade
The measure could face an uphill battle. After the Supreme Court issued its 5-4 decision Wednesday rejecting a challenge to a Texas law that prohibits the abortion of…
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Senator Manchin Seeks Pause on $3.5 Trillion Bill
Some in Senate may be shortsighted and hypocritical in pursuit of passing the budget, he said. Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has called on the Senate leadership…
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Congress Passes Repatriation Aid Bill
Emergency assistance for Americans returning from Afghanistan goes to the president’s desk. In an unusual step Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a pro forma session of…
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House Passes John Lewis Voting Rights Act
The bill passed 219-212 along party lines. H.R.4, known as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, passed the House by a slim margin. The law is named after the…
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President Nominates Ambassador to China
White House says U.S.-Chinese relations expert Nicholas Burns is well equipped. On Friday, President Biden announced his nomination of Nicholas Burns as the new U.S. ambassador to China.…
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Senate Confirms New Commander of SouthCom
Lt. General Richardson becomes second female combatant command general. This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Lt. General Laura Richardson as the next commander of the U.S. Southern…
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For The People Act Blocked in Senate
The measure was called an attempt at government overreach regarding elections. In the wee hours Wednesday morning, before adjourning for the rest of the month, members of the…
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Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Spending Package
Bill includes funding for health, education, and family support. The Senate budget resolution providing for a $3.5 trillion spending package was approved early Wednesday morning. The social policy…
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Navy Secretary Confirmed by Senate
Defense secretary says Del Toro understands today’s pressing challenges. In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate confirmed Carlos Del Toro as Secretary of the Navy. He is a…
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