Congress
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GOP rep. applauds judge for striking down Illinois laws giving illegal immigrants education benefits
"This is a win for Illinois taxpayers and American students who were shut out while Pritzker prioritized foreigners in our country illegally," Miller says
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Democratic members of Congress hold field hearing on ICE shooting in Houston
The caucus chair, U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY, said eight people, including two U.S. citizens, have been killed by ICE agents so far during the second Trump administration.
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Key House Republican moves to end ABA’s role in accrediting law schools after explosive DEI hearing
ABA has begun the process of rescinding its DEI requirements for law schools after President Donald Trump signed an executive order making such mandates illegal.
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Grassley touts attorney general nominee Pam Bondi as 'well-qualified' for position
Trump nominated Bondi, a former Florida GOP attorney general, late last month, after former Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. Bondi has spent two decades as a prosecutor, and served as Florida's attorney general for eight years.
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Democratic senators urge Pentagon to try to limit Trump's domestic use of the military
The senators urged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Joe Biden to create a policy that would only allow U.S. forces to be used domestically if states or local authorities ask for it.
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Incoming GOP Senate leader Thune supports continuing to investigate Biden family after Hunter pardon
"I would be supportive of Congress continuing to look into allegations of corrupt behavior," Thune says.
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Raskin announces bid for ranking member of House Judiciary, challenging Nadler
The committee is one of the most prominent House panels, and is expected to play a prominent role in President-elect Donald Trump's second administration. The committee has jurisdiction over federal courts and law enforcement, among others.
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COVID select subcommittee releases final report that could help prevent future pandemic: Chairman
"This work will help the United States, and the world, predict the next pandemic, prepare for the next pandemic, protect ourselves from the next pandemic, and hopefully prevent the next pandemic," says Chairman Wenstrup
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US Capitol Police arrest Democrat congressman's staffer after finding ammunition in bag
Morelle's office said that it is "fully committed to cooperating with the investigation," according to WROC.
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California Democratic Sen. Padilla says state won't cooperate with Trump mass deportation operation
"No state’s government, not Texas, not California, not any state in the nation has a constitutional authority to impose federal immigration law,” the senator said on Sunday.
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Bondi latest Trump appointee announced to visit Capitol Hill next week, joining Musk, Ramaswamy
Bondi is expected to start meeting with Senate Republicans on Monday, while Musk and Ramaswamy are expected to meet with Republicans in both chambers Thursday.
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Dem congressman extends post-election party critique – tone deaf to voters, limiting free speech
Moulton highlighted the party's previous stances and acceptance of things like gay marriage and abortion, but said now his party does not seem to make room for different view points.
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Congressional lawmakers request disaster appropriations for public lands
Helene hit parks in mid-Atlantic hard.