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Senate advances resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
Senators' pay would be put into an escrow account, meaning there would be no loss in pay. The senators just wouldn't receive any of it until the shutdown ends.
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Microsoft-owned professional networking site LinkedIn plans to cut 5% of its staff: report
The Microsoft-owned professional social-networking site is expected to inform staff of the cuts on Wednesday.
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SC Governor to call special session for redistricting, lawmaker says
Their decision followed the Republican primaries in Indiana, where primary challengers largely ousted Senate Republicans who opposed redistricting.
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Rep. AOC won't say if U.S. should defend Taiwan militarily if China invades
“What we are hoping for is that we want to make sure that we never get to that point,” Ocasio-Cortez says
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Rubio to European leaders: 'We do not seek to separate, but to revitalize an old friendship'
"This is why President Trump demands seriousness and reciprocity from our friends here in Europe. The reason why, my friends, is because we care deeply. We care deeply about your future and ours," Rubio says in Munich
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Investigators in Nancy Guthrie case 'actively working a lead' near her Tucson home, sheriff says
"Law enforcement activity is underway at a residence near E Orange Grove Rd & N First Ave related to the Guthrie case. Because this is a joint investigation, at the request of the FBI - no additional information is currently available," read the statement.
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Sen. Lee says SAVE Act closer to passage with 49 Senate sponsors
“We now have enough votes to pass a motion to proceed to the House-passed bill—even without any additional votes—with @VP breaking the tie,” Lee says
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DHS shutdown leaves most TSA employees working without pay
The shutdown comes amid an ongoing political impasse in Congress over Homeland Security funding, in particular disagreements tied to immigration enforcement policy reforms
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Taxpayer group urges Trump, Congress to confront rising federal debt
National Taxpayers Union President Pete Sepp says the growing debt burden is already hurting Americans.
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Partial shutdown of Homeland Security Department begins after Congress fails to approve funding
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not expected to be impacted because of extra funding it received in its operating budget that was passed by Congress last year.
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Judicial conference warns federal judges to be wary of prejudices when commenting on certain issues
The opinion comes after Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan raised concerns that some judges could have violated the Code of Conduct for United States Judges by smearing the Supreme Court.
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US military strike on alleged drug boat kills three in the Caribbean
The strike was part of "Joint Task Force Southern Spear" which targets alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. The military has conducted dozens of strikes in recent months, which have killed over 100 people.
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Bessent suggests Senate will move forward with Warsh Fed chair nomination despite Tillis block
President Donald Trump nominated Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor as the next chairman last month, but he will not be able to assume the role until Powell's term ends in May.