In Congress
Keeping up with legislation, congressional investigations, member actions and the general goings-on in the halls of Congress.
Congressional Leaders Strike Government Funding Deal
Bipartisan congressional leadership reached a deal to keep the government funded for the near future. Speaker of the House Mike…
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House Republicans Demand Answers On Biden Admin’s Expensive, Stalled-Out EV Charger Program
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are demanding answers from two federal agencies regarding the Biden administration’s lagging…
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Top Senate Aide Under Microscope For Unofficial Military Aid, Travels To Ukraine
A top Senate aide intimately involved with supporting U.S. military aid to Ukraine is under investigation for frequent unofficial trips…
Read More » House Leaves Washington Without Passing Spending Bills Ahead Of Government Shutdown Deadline
The House of Representatives adjourned for a two-week recess ahead of the third extended deadline to fund the government for…
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‘Our Conference Is Divided’: Mitch McConnell Faces Renewed Calls To Step Down After Border Bill Fiasco
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is facing renewed criticism from Republican senators over his leadership following a recent dispute over…
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GOP Rep Reverses Decision To Retire From Congress, Will Seek Another Term
Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana announced she will seek reelection in 2024 on Monday after previously deciding to retire.…
Read More » ‘I Mean Dead On Arrival’: Mike Johnson Doubles Down On Blocking Border Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson doubled down Monday evening on his declaration that a foreign aid and border security package negotiated…
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Senate Releases Long-Awaited Text Of Bipartisan Border Security Bill + Reactions
The United States Senate published the text of a long-awaited deal to enact border security reforms in exchange for aid…
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Does The Wave Of GOP Retirements Threaten Their Control Of The House In 2024?
As more House Republicans decide to retire from Congress ahead of a contentious election, their open seats likely won’t pose…
Read More » Dozens Of Energy Policy Experts Write To Congress Opposing ‘Carbon Tax’ Gateway Bill
Dozens of energy policy experts signed a letter to lawmakers urging them to reject the PROVE It Act, a bipartisan…
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Congress Could Grant $2.2 Billion Exception For The Navy To Build New Submarines Amid Fears Of Delayed Funding Bill
Congress’ continuing resolution (CR) released Sunday night carves out a rare exception for the Navy to assume up to $2.2…
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Congressional Committee Chair Pledges Action On CCP’s Massive US Land Purchases
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher, who serves as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP),…
Read More » Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement To Fund Government Until March
Congress intends to vote on a stopgap funding bill next week that would fund the government through early March, according…
Read More »Republicans Achieve Massive IRS Funding Cuts In Unpopular Spending Agreement
The bipartisan spending deal House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brokered includes speeding up funding reductions…
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Mike Johnson And Chuck Schumer Reach Government Funding Deal, But Some Republicans Are Reportedly ‘Pissed’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson reached a deal on the federal budget on…
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