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Brazil reasserts itself as global censorship threat with Stanford's help, House Judiciary GOP says
Brazil Supreme Court targets persecuted ex-president's U.S.-based son, committee report says. Stanford convened regimes with "worst track records of extraterritorial censorship" at roundtable to "coordinate a global digital censorship initiative."
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Senate passes bill mostly funding DHS, heads to House
The House is not expected to vote on the legislation until lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., on April 13
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Swalwell's finances reveal delayed tax payments, highest-spending House members on child care
Rep. Eric Swalwell and his wife made an average income of more than $444,000 from 2021 to 2024
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House members raise concerns about Islamic terrorist threats 25 years after 9/11
When asked what her assessment of the increase in Islamic terrorism in the U.S. was, Director of the Office of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said it “continues to be an extreme concern.”
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Thune warns Senate's April recess could be canceled if DHS shutdown continues
The Senate is currently expected to break for a two-week recess next Friday. Senators would normally return to their home districts to put in face time with their constituents, which is particularly valuable this year with the midterms in November.
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Fetterman claims Democrats are ruled by Trump Derangement Syndrome
The Pennsylvanian said one example of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is the reaction to the conflict raging in the Middle East, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The U.S. helped Israel strike Iran late last month, which has prompted pushback from Democrats.
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SAVE Act cosponsor Rand Paul says there’s a path to passage
The bill primarily focuses on election integrity but also contains proposed additions, pushed by President Donald Trump and some Republicans via amendments, that would ban transgender minors from receiving sex change surgeries and prohibit biological males from competing in women's sports.
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Bill to deport welfare fraudsters passes in the House, but with nearly 200 Democrats opposing it
Dems who opposed the bill said it wasn’t necessary because noncitizens convicted of fraud are already eligible for deportation. "Another week, another redundant and completely unnecessary immigration crime bill," said Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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U.S. House tanks balanced budget amendment as national debt tops $39T
Failed vote comes as federal spending pushed the national debt over $39 trillion, roughly $3 trillion higher than it was 12 months ago.
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WATCH LIVE: Gabbard testifies in congressional hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
Gabbard testifies in hearing to examine 'worldwide threats'
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Thune 'pessimistic' about getting Democratic help in passing SAVE America Act
Thune expressed optimism that some vulnerable Senate Democrats could be convinced during the debate period to vote with the majority, but warned he was still "pessimistic" that he would actually get the votes he needed.
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Senate votes to begin debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate voted 51-48 to proceed to debate on the bill, despite Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting no and North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis not voting.
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Congressional Democrats call for DOJ to probe whether Noem made 'false statements' to Congress
The lawmakers claimed Noem made false statements when testifying about whether her department followed court orders, whether immigration enforcement has detained U.S. citizens and the contracting process for a $220 million ad.