Congress
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Alaska Sen. Murkowski plans to become ranking member on powerful spending committee
The Alaska Republican has at times clashed with the Trump administration, and as ranking member of the committee, she would be in a position to potentially restrict White House spending plans and agendas.
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Sen. McCormick joins other Republicans in calling to delay leadership vote
The Pennsylvania Republican said that the party needs to elect leadership quickly, but Tuesday doesn't give enough time for a "discussion on what went wrong" and how the GOP can fix it.
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Sen. El-sayed declares Michigan to be the 'capital of Arab America'
The remark was made during the Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Chantilly, Virginia.
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Election misinfo reporting chief can't explain references to DHS agency's direct role in process
Stanford Internet Observatory director Alex Stamos sat for a transcribed interview with the House Judiciary Committee.
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Biden in Baltimore: Federal government will pay to rebuild 'entire' Francis Scott Key Bridge
Biden said $60 million in "emergency federal funding" has already been approved
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Conservative Freedom Caucus: Congress must find ways to pay for Key bridge repairs, waive regs
President Biden has said the federal government would cover the full cost of the bridge repairs after a cargo ship crashed into it, causing it to collapse
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Schumer says Mayorkas impeachment trial could start as early as next week
Schumer sent a letter to his colleagues where he warned them there would be a busy upcoming agenda.
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Conservative House Freedom Caucus members secured over $900 million in earmarks: Watchdog
The amount of the Freedom Caucus earmarks are more than progressive members of the so-called 'Squad' sponsored $220 million of earmarks.
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Ohio congressman introduces bill to repeal 16th Amendment, arguing government shouldn't tax income
"Even if you don't have a lot of income, you still have to file so the government spies on everything," Davidson said.
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House Republicans raise alarm over China's potential use of US funds in military research
"Recent reports have raised concerns about the NIH’s ability to screen for national security issues," the Republicans said.
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Boebert undergoes emergency surgery for blood clot due to rare condition
Doctors successfully removed the clot and inserted a stent for Boebert, who is expected to make a full recovery.
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Federal spending soars as deficit hits $830 billion so far into FY2024 despite revenue increases
House Speaker Mike Johnson is currently weighing how much foreign aid the U.S. can afford to provide Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Arizona Democratic Rep. Grijalva announces cancer diagnosis
It is unclear what kind of cancer Grijalva has been diagnosed with.