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House members to get $10k a month for personal security after Charlie Kirk assassination
“The funding can be authorized, we need to make sure that that money is in the right buckets,” House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil said
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Four Republicans join Democrats to block Mace's censure vote of Omar over Charlie Kirk comments
The censure resolution would have formally reprimanded Rep. Ilhan Omar and stripped her of her committee assignments
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Bipartisan legislation to reform DC's criminal law makes progress to fight crime in the capital
Congress has moved to codify changes to D.C. law to encourage a crackdown on violent crimes in the nation’s capital. Changes include lowering the age of "juvenile" defendants, which currently can apply to 24-year-olds.
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House Republican introduces resolution to boot New Jersey Democrat Reps from committees over protest
Authorities claim this went well beyond a peaceful protest, as the three members of Congress allegedly stormed the facility, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and charged with trespassing.
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Massie relishes role of Washington's 'Mr No,' as Kentuckians continue to reelect him in big numbers
Massie even drew the ire of President Trump, in 2020, when he opposed a Covid relief bill.
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Schumer puts hold on Trump's DOJ nominees over Qatari jet gift
“This is not just naked corruption — it is also a grave national security threat,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
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Police investigate allegation N Carolina GOP congressman hit man at Rotary event, no charges filed
Rep. Chuck Edwards said he “refused to engage with an intoxicated man that was cursing.”
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Johnson says won't vote for House budget bill, latest GOP senator to raise opposition
Sen. Ron Johnson believes the bill doesn't reduce the federal deficit enough.
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From Medicaid workfare to tax-free tips, key provisions of Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' emerge
The House Energy and Commerce Committee released the text of the legislation Sunday evening.
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With Medicaid reform, Republicans revive an old but still popular 'workfare' policy
In the 1980s, the U.S. government experimented in Midwest states like Wisconsin and Michigan with "workfare" which requires recipients of welfare benefits to do public service or attend job training.
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Senators say Biden ATF officials illegally classified jobs as ‘law enforcement,’ costing taxpayers
The revelations come in a letter from Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to the Attorney General and the Acting Director of ATF.
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House Republican release part of budget bill, which includes changes to Medicaid
The legislation would prohibit gender-affirming care for minors from being funded by Medicaid, as well as end Medicaid reimbursement for organizations like Planned Parenthood.
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Credit unions step up efforts to protect tax-exempt status as large GOP budget bill moves forward
The House tax-writing committee is scheduled for a markup of the budget reconciliation bill on May 13, where members will reportedly discuss the tax-exempt status of credit unions.