Congress
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More than a dozen Democrats plan to skip Trump's State of the Union for counterprogramming
The president is set to give the annual address to Congress on Tuesday, Feb. 24, which is a televised speech delivered at the Capitol, which is open to all lawmakers from both chambers and their guests.
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Former Victoria's Secret CEO, billionaire Les Wexner claims he was 'conned' by Jeffrey Epstein
The testimony was part of the panel's probe into the late-financier. The committee subpoenaed Wexner for his testimony last month after the billionaire was named in the Justice Department's Epstein Files multiple times.
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Banks urges Bondi to investigate foreign funding behind anti-ICE protests
"Foreign principals should not dictate America’s immigration policy, and they should not encourage American citizens or guests of this country to obstruct law enforcement," Sen. Jim Banks said
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GOP senator warns Democrats will nuke filibuster in the future to ‘maintain power’
I can't imagine a Democrat Senate or a Senate candidate not having to pledge that," Johnson said on "Sunday Morning Futures" on Fox News.
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Thune says bipartisan shutdown talks have been positive
Saturday was the 39th day of the government shutdown
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Nearly $200 million in federal health-related grants benefited illegal immigrants since 2021
According to the report, the grants include both direct services and academic research aimed at expanding access to healthcare for immigrant populations.
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Schumer offers plan to end government shutdown
"We’d like to offer a simple proposal that would reopen the government and extend the ACA premium tax credits simultaneously," Sen. Chuck Schumer said
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House committees threaten subpoena over no-show ActBlue official in fundraiser fraud probe
Republicans launched an investigation earlier this year into the fundraising giant over concerns about fraud prevention policies which uncovered lax security measures that allowed foreign donations to American political campaigns.
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Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill to make Secret Service director a Senate confirmed position
The legislation, dubbed the Providing Real Oversight and Transparency to Effectively Counter Threats (PROTECT) Act, comes after President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last year, despite Secret Service protection.
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Thune suggests Senate could remain in DC in effort to end record-long government shutdown
The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history
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Congressional Perks: Committees, caucuses cost $50 million since 2019
Democratic Caucus accounted for $16.4 million – the most – and the Republican Conference came in second spending at least $14.4 million
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Senate blocks measure to stop military action against Venezuela
The vote was the second time Senate Democrats have tried to rein in Trump's attempts to take out suspected drug-trafficking vessels from Venezuela since the military campaign began. The Senate rejected a different attempt last month.
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Thune indicates Senate could vote on ending government shutdown on Friday
Senate Democrats held a caucus meeting on Thursday but have not indicated how the caucus stands on ending the shutdown. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed the meeting was "very good" and productive.