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House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers

April 9, 2024

House to clear major roadblock on data privacy amid showdown over federal surveillance powers

House GOP leaders are separating a measure on data privacy from a larger bill aimed at renewing a federal government surveillance tool in order to give the latter a higher chance of passing.

Biden's new student loan handout faces bipartisan skepticism in Congress

April 8, 2024

Biden's new student loan handout faces bipartisan skepticism in Congress

House and Senate lawmakers who opposed President Biden's initial student loan forgiveness plan appear to be wary of his latest proposal.

House Republicans rebuke Biden for 'one-sided pressure' on Israel after Netanyahu call

April 8, 2024

House Republicans rebuke Biden for 'one-sided pressure' on Israel after Netanyahu call

House Republicans are gearing up to formally criticize President Biden over his recent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Defiant Lauren Boebert to run ad in tight Colorado House race during NCAA final

April 8, 2024

Defiant Lauren Boebert to run ad in tight Colorado House race during NCAA final

Rep. Lauren Boebert is using the high-profile game night to stake her claim in the crowded primary to replace retired Rep. Ken Buck in Colorado.

Top GOP lawmaker believes he can 'fix' Social Security

April 7, 2024

Top GOP lawmaker believes he can 'fix' Social Security

Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern discussed his plan to extend the solvency of Social Security while criticizing the White House for attacking his proposal.

Former Army colonel seeking to flip North Carolina House seat says Dem opponent is 'beholden' to Biden

April 6, 2024

Former Army colonel seeking to flip North Carolina House seat says Dem opponent is 'beholden' to Biden

A former Army colonel who's looking to flip a House seat from blue to red in North Carolina says her Democratic opponent is "beholden" to President Biden.

House GOP Ukraine skeptics draw battle lines ahead of funding fight

April 5, 2024

House GOP Ukraine skeptics draw battle lines ahead of funding fight

House Freedom Caucus Republicans and their allies are staking out their positions on U.S. funding for Ukraine after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled the issue would come up in the next several weeks.

Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding

April 5, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding

The House Freedom Caucus is staking out an official position amid talks about what role Congress has to play in reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's red line on Speaker Johnson

April 4, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene's red line on Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is already looking to dump House Speaker Mike Johnson, less then a year after an incredibly messy speaker election

House braces for battle over renewing controversial FISA surveillance tool

April 4, 2024

House braces for battle over renewing controversial FISA surveillance tool

House GOP leaders are expected to move forward next week with the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the debate is expected to be intense.