Category: News
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House to Vote on Stock Trading Bill for Members, Democrats say Legislation Falls Short of Addressing Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional members are slated to vote on a bill that would restrict members of Congress on trading stocks but ethics groups argue the bill has too many exceptions. There’s no single law that prohibits members of Congress from trading stock but it’s become a hot topic on Capitol Hill following increased scrutiny for members on both sides of the aisle. There are several proposals…
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House Republicans Race to Advance $95 Billion Budget Blueprint Before August Recess
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The blueprint, or budget framework, combines national security, agricultural priorities and election integrity. The House Budget Committee approved the measure along party lines last week. It was the first major hurdle for the framework as House Republicans race toward the next step: a House floor vote.
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House to Vote on Annual Defense Policy Bill, Democrats Grow More Frustrated over War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US war against Iran could be expanding as the Houthis, an Iranian-backed group in Yemen, said they would impose a blockade on Saudi ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It could put additional pressure on energy prices globally. This follows the deaths of at least three American servicemembers in a wave of new attacks.
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Trump Echoes Debunked Claims of 2020 Election Interference in Primetime Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a primetime TV address Thursday night, the President echoed debunked claims of election interference in the 2020 elections. Election integrity watchdogs said the Administration’s claims fall short of proving the election was rigged.
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Diesel Prices Climb, Gas Prices Could Average $4 per Gallon soon
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gas and petroleum experts predict the national average of gasoline will inch closer to four dollars a gallon in the next few days. In places like New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan, drivers are already seeing on average higher prices than four dollars a gallon. That’s not all, the national average of diesel has reached five dollars a gallon.
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House GOP Rushing to Advance Spending Package with Election Security, SAVE Act Provisions
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It’s a race against the clock for House Republican leaders as they try to advance a major spending package for the Pentagon, farmers and election security.
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House Republicans Unveil $95B Emergency Spending Package as Iran War Escalates
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House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a massive emergency spending package to address the war with Iran, national security, farmers and election integrity.
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Breakthrough Emerges on Russia Sanctions Bill After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death
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here appears to be a breakthrough on legislation that lawmakers say applies tough new sanctions toward Russia. The unexpected death of the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lindsey Graham, came on the cusp of a tentative agreement between Congress and the White House on the legislation.
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Two Supreme Court Justices Testify Before Congress, Requesting Increased Security Budget
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Supreme Court Justices made a rare appearance on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, taking questions from lawmakers not about their recent landmark decisions but about the Court’s request for additional funds for security.
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Death of Sen. Graham, McConnell’s Absence, Temporarily Narrows GOP Majority in Senate
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Graham’s sudden death on Saturday came just hours before a photo and statement from former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Rumors have swirled for weeks about McConnell’s prolonged absence from the U.S. Senate.