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Congress used government funding bill to 'erase' $3.4 trillion in deficits
This is hardly the first time Congress has wiped the PAYGO scorecard to avoid the consequences of a bill’s deficit impact.
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With shutdown over, fight over Obamacare reform is on
Democrats, who refused to authorize government funding for 43 days, used the shutdown to bring attention to the expiring enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credit.
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Lindsey Graham warns he will sue DOJ for $500K over phone records scandal under new Senate provision
House Republicans have threatened to repeal the provision through a stand-alone measure next week, and Florida GOP Rep. Greg Steube reportedly said he voted no on the Senate-to-House measure over the provision.
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Jordan opens probe into Virginia prosecutor allegedly ignoring threats against Stephen Miller
Jordan highlighted allegations that left-wing activist Barbara Wien potentially violated state and federal anti-doxing laws by posting flyers in Arlington, Virginia, last month that depicted Miller's face and address.
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China committee outlines roadmap to rare earths independence for America
The committee proposes federal financing, tax credits, permitting reform, and price floors to combat China’s market manipulation and industry dominance.
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Fetterman hospitalized after fall due to heart issue flare-up, under routine observation
"If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!" Sen. John Fetterman said
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Jan. 6 subcommittee releases new footage outside DNC where pipe bomb was planted
The subcommittee is continuing to probe how two pipe bombs were planted on Jan. 6 outside both the Democratic and Republican Party headquarters.
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Johnson aims to cut provision in measure ending shutdown allowing senators to sue over phone data
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "shocked" to learn the provision was included in the Senate measure sent to the House for final approval.
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Here are the six House Democrats who approved ending the government shutdown
Two House Republicans also crossed party lines to reject the bill. Those are Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Greg Steube of Florida.
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Johnson says vote on Epstein files to take place next week after discharge petition
Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva became the final lawmaker to sign the petition after she was sworn into the lower chamber earlier Wednesday.
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You Vote: Do you agree with Senate adding new provisions to the CR that brought an end to shutdown?
The Senate inserted some provisions into the continuing resolution intended to end the federal government shutdown.
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Bipartisan House effort to force release of more Epstein files gets final signature with Grijalva
The petition itself will not force the release of the files, but is merely a vote that will force lawmakers to go on record with their position on the release.
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House passes Senate resolution to reopen government through January, sending bill to Trump
The legislation, which passed the Senate on Monday, is expected to fund military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and Congress through Sept. 30, and the rest of the government through Jan. 30.