Congress
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Former judge Jeanine Pirro confirmed by Senate to be Washington D.C.’s top prosecutor
Pirro served as a New York prosecutor and judge before gaining fame as a hard-nosed Fox News commentator.
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Senate passes minibus before recessing, making slight progress on govt funding
The package allocates nearly $900 billion for military construction and Veterans Affairs, $27 billion for agriculture and rural development, and $2.2 billion for the Legislative branch. More than 80 senators ultimately voted for the minibus.
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John Thune says Senate will stay in session through the weekend to confirm Trump nominees
At least 150 nominees still need to be confirmed, including many judicial nominees, such as acting United States Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.
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Senate confirms Susan Monarez to lead the CDC
Monarez could be seen as an unorthodox choice because of her background of having a PhD instead of being a medical doctor. But she has post doctoral training in Microbiology and Immunology from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Tennessee lawmaker breaks rib after being kicked by horse
Burchett said he was kicked by his horse after it was bitten by a horse fly on Sunday, but that he continued to attend events on Monday and Tuesday as scheduled. The lawmaker attended three events on Monday and two events Tuesday.
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Whistleblower complaints temporarily stall Bove nomination vote
If Bove is confirmed, it is for a lifetime appointment on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Ghislaine Maxwell demands immunity to testify before House panel after subpoena
"Any testimony she provides now could compromise her constitutional rights, prejudice her legal claims, and potentially taint a future jury pool," attorney David Oscar Marcus said
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Congressional tide changing on Israel? House GOP begins to be more critical of long-time ally
Following the reports of starvation in Gaza, some GOP House members began to be more critical of Israel as opposed to offering unconditional support for the U.S.' most consistent ally in a region wracked with war and terrorism.
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Indiana congressman praises Trump as 'strongest diplomat' amid US-EU trade agreement
Congressman Marlin Stutzman said good trade policy will likely happen as a result of this deal.
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Hawley introduces legislation to send $600 tariff rebate checks to Americans
The legislation would send $600 to adult Americans and dependent children who make less than $75,000 a year for individuals, $112,000 a year for head of households, and $150,000 for joint filers.
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Dick Durbin asks DOJ to release transcripts, recordings of Ghislaine Maxwell interview
Durbin said it was "highly unusual, if not unprecedented," for the deputy attorney general to question Maxwell, instead of a line prosecutor who is usually more familiar with the case.
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Speaker Johnson on Ghislaine Maxwell pardon: 'I think she should have a life sentence at least'
“Think of all these unspeakable crimes, and, as you noted earlier, probably 1,000 victims,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said
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Scandals heat up Washington as Congress begins to simmer
The investigation into Biden's mental and physical fitness continues, with more witnesses expected to appear before the House Oversight Committee in the coming week.