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Senate passes Trump’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, doesn’t ban weaponization fund
Package funds all border enforcement operations, including border patrol and ICE agents, for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
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More than a dozen House Republicans defy Trump, help Democrats pass Ukraine aid package
The package was passed in a 226-95 split, which saw 18 House Republicans and Independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley vote with Democrats on the measure. Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was the sole Democrat to oppose it.
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GOP sens join Dems in failed try to keep agency heads from being acting DNI, after Pulte appointment
The amendment, introduced by Senate Intelligence Committee vice chair Mark Warner, failed in a 49-49 split. GOP Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with the Democrats.
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Comer seeks information on potential collusion between Biden admin and anti-Second Amendment groups
The investigation is probing allegations that the administration colluded with the group Everytown for Gun Safety to bring litigation against firearm manufacturers.
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Anna Paulina Luna to hold hearing in May on former CIA MK-Ultra program
The lawmaker did not give any insight into what the hearing would entail and has not provided information on the time or location of the hearing.
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With $1M per body in play, some in Congress asking if organ donors are declared dead too quickly
As part of new reforms, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced the first time an Organ Procurement Organization has been shut down for unsafe practices.
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House passes major farm bill despite GOP infighting
The bill reauthorizing agriculture and food programs for the next five years for the next five years passed 224-200.
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House approves renewal of warrantless spy powers resolution despite concerns
The legislation, which still needs to pass the Senate by Friday, will renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Senate confirms new Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives director
Cekada, who served as the acting ATF director, was confirmed in a 59-39 split. Six Democrats and Independent Maine Sen. Angus King voted in favor of his confirmation.
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Watch Live: Hegseth testifies before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
Hegseth testifies before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
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Jordan requests Southern Poverty Law Center CEO testify amid allegations of funding extremist groups
Bryan Fair, CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center is being asked to testify on a number of concerns about the organization's practices, including allegations it funneled money to extremist groups.
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Comer requests all MPD data related to internal investigation into manipulated DC crime data
A House Oversight report last year found the then-outgoing police chief manipulated crime statistics by pressuring commanders to create the appearance that the situation in the nation's capital is better than the numbers in fact show.
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Senate Republicans block attempt to force vote on Cuba war powers resolution
Republicans blocked the vote in a 51-47 split, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voting with Democrats and Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman voting with Republicans.