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GOP senators introduce stand-alone bill to aid Israel without more funding to Ukraine

October 26, 2023

GOP senators introduce stand-alone bill to aid Israel without more funding to Ukraine

GOP Sens. Marshall, Cruz, Vance, and Lee proposed the Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act, offering $14.3 billion to Israel as an alternative to President Biden's emergency bill.

Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty in DC court arraignment on charges for pulling fire alarm

October 26, 2023

Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty in DC court arraignment on charges for pulling fire alarm

"Squad" Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York pleaded guilty on Thursday on charges that he illegally pulled a fire alarm in a House office building before a vote.

Celtics face backlash over apparent social media post about Maine shooting that included game score

October 26, 2023

Celtics face backlash over apparent social media post about Maine shooting that included game score

Several users on social media shared screenshots of an insensitive post the Boston Celtics appeared to share in reference to the deadly shooting in Maine that included Wednesday's score.

Five dilemmas new House speaker Mike Johnson will have to tackle

October 26, 2023

Five dilemmas new House speaker Mike Johnson will have to tackle

New House Speaker Mike Johnson has a full plate ahead of him as he steps behind the gavel with government funding, the war in Israel and the border crisis looming.

Sen. Hawley calls out Palestinian student group for anti-Israel messages on campus building

October 25, 2023

Sen. Hawley calls out Palestinian student group for anti-Israel messages on campus building

Sen. Hawley criticizes George Washington University for allowing anti-Israel messaging, cites blocked resolution against campus antisemitism

Republicans celebrate newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson's gavel ascension: 'Servant leadership'

October 25, 2023

Republicans celebrate newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson's gavel ascension: 'Servant leadership'

House Republicans celebrated the election of Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana following over three weeks without a speaker.

Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit

October 25, 2023

Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit

Senate passes amendment barring federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transit in appropriations bill in a 59-38 vote.

Biden nominee for Israel ambassador Jack Lew advances in Senate committee, headed to floor vote

October 25, 2023

Biden nominee for Israel ambassador Jack Lew advances in Senate committee, headed to floor vote

Senate panel advances Biden's Israel ambassador nominee Jack Lew amid GOP opposition; full floor vote to follow.

Who is Mike Johnson, newly elected speaker of the House?

October 25, 2023

Who is Mike Johnson, newly elected speaker of the House?

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., is the fourth nominee for House speaker since Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the role

Dem committee posts false information painting speaker nominee as ‘MAGA extremist’

October 25, 2023

Dem committee posts false information painting speaker nominee as ‘MAGA extremist’

A House Democrat committee posted false information about GOP speaker nominee Mike Johnson of Louisiana in an attempt to paint him as a "MAGA extremist."