Congress
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House passes Trump-supported bill to make daylight savings time permanent
The legislation, which puts the country on the time currently observed between March and November unless a state exempts itself before the act takes effect, passed in a bipartisan 308-117 split. It still needs to pass the Senate before it can take effect.
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Thune promises swift confirmation process for Jay Clayton as next director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump nominated Clayton, who was serving as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York at the time, for the role last month. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is currently serving as acting DNI in the interim.
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Group of state AGs push Senate to confirm Todd Blanche as US attorney general
Blanche is scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and would replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi if confirmed.
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Mayorkas, Garland, Buttigieg emerge as top 3 House GOP targets for removal
Impeachment resolutions have been introduced in the House against attorney general and homeland security secretary, while an Ohio GOP lawmaker has floated impeachment for Buttigieg, citing his belated crisis response to the toxic train derailment in his state.
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In interview with Piers Morgan, Rep. Santos admits: 'I've been a terrible liar'
"I made mistakes," congressman says.
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Gaetz introduces resolution forcing House vote on removing U.S. troops from Syria
The House must vote on Gaetz's proposal within 18 days of its introduction.
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Calls for Buttigieg's resignation grow among lawmakers, as Ohio Republican hints at impeachment
"I hope he does resign, and if he doesn't, you know, there's a long list of impeachment criteria," said Ohio Republican Rep. Warren Davidson.
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McCaul-led GOP congressional delegation visits Kyiv
"It’s good President Biden visited Ukraine, but a photo op isn’t enough," the House Foreign Affairs Committee chair said.
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Proposed bipartisan Senate bill would close loopholes allowing 'foreign adversaries' to lobby
The bill would amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which Congress hasn't amended since the 1990s.
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House Democrat Cicilline to leave Congress in June for foundation post
Cicilline called the opportunity to run the foundation was "unexpected" but nevertheless "extraordinary."
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Congressional delegation visits Taiwan amid tense relations with Beijing
The visit largely focused on competition with China and Taiwan's role in semiconductor chip manufacturing.
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House Speaker reportedly releases thousands of hours of Jan. 6 surveillance video to Tucker Carlson
"Carlson TV producers were on Capitol Hill last week to begin digging through the trove, which includes multiple camera angles from all over Capitol grounds," reported Mike Allen for Axios. "Excerpts will begin airing in the coming weeks."
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Stefanik calls on Biden to condemn ‘blatant anti-Israel’ UN resolutions
Security council will consider motion to condemn Israeli settlements.