Congress
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House passes National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027
The widespread defense funding bill passed in a 216-212 vote, which saw six Democrats vote in favor of the bill and seven Republicans vote against it.
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House approves Andy Biggs' NDAA amendment to slightly slash defense budget if Pentagon fails audit
The amendment directs all components of the Pentagon that fail to pass their audit to give up 0.5 percent of its discretionary budget to the Treasury Department in hopes of decreasing the federal debt.
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House Ways and Means Committee subpoenas three nonprofits tied to Marxist tycoon Neville Singham
The subpoenas are part of an investigation into more than $39 million that went from Signham to the nonprofits.
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AOC sparks rumors of potential 2028 presidential bid with campaign-style video
The video, which showed the congresswoman speaking at a rally in Idaho, featured a montage of the Democrat shaking hands with voters at various events across the United States, and included a hopeful message.
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Here are the lawmakers headed to Rome this weekend for Pope Francis' funeral
The Senate delegation will be led by Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, and the House delegation will be led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Both are Catholic.
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Grassley warns Trump that Russia is playing US 'as a patsy' amid peace negotiations
"IVE SEEN ENOUGH KILLING OF INNOCENT UKRAINIAN women + children," Grassley posted to X. "President Trump [please] put the toughest of sanctions on Putin. [You] ought to [see] from clear evidence that he is playing America as a patsy."
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AZ’s U.S. senators sign onto letter urging SSA field offices to remain open
The letter to Leland Dudek, acting commissioner of the SSA, signed by more than 100 Congressional Democrats, notes that field offices “provide vital services” to Social Security recipients and adds that “beneficiaries need the opportunity to seek assistance” in person.
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GOP leaders mull 4-year sunset provisions for Trump tax benefits in reconciliation bill
The budget watchdog Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has called the possibility of making certain tax benefits such as exempting tips from taxes only temporary a form of budget "manipulation"
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IL U.S. Rep. LaHood reacts to protesters' Medicaid concerns
Able says when the protestors started to arrive, LaHood’s staff closed up and left.
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Missouri Rep Eric Burlison urges GOP lawmakers to support Trump via reconciliation package
Burlison said Congress should trust the president and that he has "earned" their support after surviving an assassination attempt last year, where a bullet pierced his ear.
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Arkansas congressional delegation asks Trump to reconsider denial of federal aid over tornado damage
The delegation said initial estimates place the cost of damage from the storms at $8.8 million, but urged the president to also grant a 30-day extension so additional information on the total costs can be gathered.
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Second House lawmaker announces death of daughter from cancer
Arizona GOP Rep. Andy Biggs revealed that his daughter Cosette died of cancer last week.
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New Jersey Rep Norcross released from intensive care after medical emergency, full recovery expected
New Jersey congressman transferred out of intensive care, still in hospital after being hospitalized two weeks ago.