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House Democrats move to block Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
The legislation seeks to prevent the Trump administration from renaming the great lake "Lake America," after the president signed an executive order last week that authorized the name change over tension with Canada.
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Shutdown-averting spending bill at top of 'to do' list as House comes back into session
The government funding bill would postpone a possible shutdown from midnight Sept. 30 to Dec. 11, and it would extend the deadline to reauthorize lapsing surface transportation authorities.
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Tucker Carlson says Trump should be impeached if he considers nuclear first strike
Carlson, a longtime Trump ally who has become increasingly critical of the president over the war in Iran, made the comments during a discussion with former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent.
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Manchin says no on confirming Raskin for Fed position, likely derailing Biden, fellow Dems' effort
Last month, Senate Republicans united to oppose Bloom Raskin's nomination.
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Ukraine President Zelensky to make virtual address to joint session of Congress
"Congress, our country and the world are in awe of the people of Ukraine," wrote Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to lawmakers.
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Group of bipartisan lawmakers visit Polish border, amplify calls for military assistance to Ukraine
Lawmakers say Ukraine needs air defense systems, like the fighter jets offered by Poland last week.
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Johnson, Republican senators propose bill to help victims of adverse vaccine reactions
Measure would amend current vaccine restitution statute.
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About 4,000 earmarks worth up to $10 billion slipped into $1.5T spending bill: GOP senator
More than 140 earmarks are linked to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to Indiana Sen. Mike Braun.
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Pelosi says House will vote to revoke Russia's most favored nation status next week
The House Speaker says the legislation has already been prepared.
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House staff budgets for salaries went up 21% compared to last year in $1.5T spending bill
Staffers can earn more than their bosses and White House interns are now able to be paid for the first time
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Republican Texas Sen. Cruz rolls up to the Capitol with the 'People's Convoy' truckers
Cruz is vowing to help convoy participants have their COVID-related demands met, but organizers want more from Washington lawmaker
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Senate passes $1.5 trillion spending bill with billions in Ukraine aid, sends it to Biden
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill.
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Congress brings back earmarks for first time in over a decade
Congress has brought back earmarks for the first time in more than a decade.