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Progressive congressional employees withdraw controversial letter requesting shorter work week
The withdraw comes after the letter drew heavy bipartisan backlash, with Republicans accusing the staffers of wanting to work fewer hours than a full-time job for the same pay, and Democrats questioning the timing of the proposal.
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First House Judiciary hearing to focus on border failures, two days after inauguration
The House Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement's hearing will examine the border policies enacted over the past four years, and possible solutions the incoming administration can employ.
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Senate advances illegal migrant-related Laken Riley Act toward final vote
Senators voted 61-35 to end the debate on the bill. Every Republican senator voted for it along with 10 Democrats.
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Aaron Rodgers warns senators to 'come ready' to RFK's confirmation hearing
"Like, please, somebody try and get after him and just watch him absolutely mop the floor with any of these senators," Rodgers says
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‘No tax on tips’ act introduced in the Senate
With bipartisan support and the president’s backing, the bill seems on its way to becoming law.
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Pete Hegseth confirmation vote expected to take place after inauguration
Wicker did not specify what day the vote would take place, but said it could be as late as next Thursday if Senate Democrats do not allow the chamber to speed up the confirmation process.
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Sen. Ramaswamy? Vivek emerges as dark horse successor to Vance
Ramaswamy fell off the grid in the wake of a contentious and public debate between incoming Trump administration figures over the H-1B visa program.
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House passes Mace's bill with bipartisan support to deport illegal migrants who commit sex crimes
Fifteen members of the House did not vote for it and 145 Democrats voted against it.
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DeSantis appoints Florida AG Ashley Moody to replace Rubio in the Senate
DeSantis said he wanted an individual with a proven record to fight for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda
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Speaker Johnson: Biden's legacy will be 'defined' by his 'failures'
Johnson claimed that Biden's legacy was a series of "failures" such as high inflation, the prosecution of a political opponent, and betraying the trust of voters by pardoning his son despite multiple promises not to do so.
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Sean Duffy says Boeing needs 'tough love' to overcome failures, vows to restore trust in company
Duffy told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday that he would prioritize aviation safety if confirmed by the upper chamber, including by restoring faith in Boeing.
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Mike Turner removed as chair of the House Intelligence Committee
The move comes after House conservative hardliners pushed Johnson to remove Turner over his firm support for Ukraine and other national security stances. He has also been criticized for his handling of a House surveillance bill.