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Lawmakers Reach Deal on FAA Bill to Increase Aviation Safety and Address Air Traffic Control Backlog
Congress has until May 10 to vote before reaching the expiration cutoff. It marks a significant bipartisan deal before the November election.
House Democrats Disappointed in Ongoing ‘Anti-Israel, Anti-Jewish’ Encampments at Columbia University
‘Those who violate the law cannot dictate the terms of the University’s ability to comply with that law.’
‘No Way’ Democrats Will Help Oust Mike Johnson, Florida Rep. Says
Jared Moskowitz said Democrats will not support Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate.
GOP Lawmaker Introduces Resolution to Ban Foreign Flags on House Floor
‘On the floor of the United States House of Representatives, there should only be one flag on display: ours,’ Rep. Kat Cammack said.
Possible TikTok Ban May Intensify Ideological Confrontation Between the US and China
TikTok has been accused of aiding the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda efforts.
Pentagon Says UFO Described by Rep. Gaetz Was Likely a ‘Balloon’
The congressman says the Pentagon’s report on object, which he described as beyond ‘any human capability,’ is ‘incomplete.’
McConnell Will Work to Combat ‘Isolationism’ Among Republicans After Stepping Down
He referred to ongoing Republican conflicts over the United States’ proper role in the world as ‘a family dispute.’
Democrats to Contest All 28 Congressional Districts in Florida for First Time Since 2018
The party is allocating more resources in Florida after the state Supreme Court approved ballot initiatives for abortion access and recreational marijuana.
Former Rep. Meijer Drops Out of Republican Senate Race
Rep. Meijer had voted to impeach Trump in 2021.
DOJ Continues to Refuse Handing Over Audio Recording of Special Counsel’s Interview With Biden
The committees have failed to articulate ‘a legitimate congressional need’ for the audio recordings, the Assistant AG said.
What’s Next in Congress After Passage of Foreign Aid Package
The House is scheduled to take up several bills, with the most notable being legislation to combat anti-Semitism on college and university campuses.
Republican Senators Warn of Illegal Immigrants Working as Food Delivery Drivers
Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub are called to step up their effort against the system of illegal work.
Garvey Calls for ‘Political Courage’ to End Anti-Israel Protests at Colleges
The U.S. Senate candidate calls the demonstrations ‘organized support of terrorism’ and urges political leaders to respond.
Indo-Pacific Bill Could Allow Biden to Send More Weapons to Israel, Ukraine: Lawmakers
‘If the money were truly intended for Taiwan, Congress could directly appropriate it as such,’ said Rep. Harriet Hageman.
Washington’s Fiscal Mess Is Irresponsible, Unethical, Immoral: Former US Comptroller General
‘We’ve lost our sense of stewardship,’ David Walker said.
House Judiciary Probes 13 Banks Alleged to Have Helped Feds Spy on Americans After Jan. 6
The committee also sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asking her to provide all Bank Secrecy Act filings, including Suspicious Activity Reports.
Congressional Commission Demands CCP End Decades-Long Persecution of Falun Gong
Less than three months after the appeal, on July 20, 1999, the Chinese Communist Party launched the brutal persecution of Falun Gong adherents across China.
Nevada Ballot Measures Could Tweak Turnouts, Outcomes in Tight ‘Battleground’ Elections
Voters will see a Las Vegas-style buffet of proposals designed to draw to the polls Democrats, Republicans, and the state’s largest bloc—the nonaffiliated.
Indo-Pacific Spending Bill Puts $8 Billion Toward Countering Communist China
‘It’s no secret Communist China is eyeing an invasion of Taiwan, and [Chinese leader] Xi is watching the United States closely,’ said Rep. Bob Latta.
