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July 22

Senate weathers Dem opposition, advances first government funding bill

Senate Republicans and Democrats advanced a its first spending bill, despite Democratic warnings that partisan actions, like the $9 billion clawback bill, eroded trust in the appropriations process.

July 22

Cruz moves to penalize groups funding antisemitic, anti-ICE riots

The FUNDERs Act would allow the DOJ to use RICO charges to rein in destructive and violent riots and demonstrations.

July 22

Dems seek retaliation over GOP cuts as Thune calls for 'cooperation' on funding vote

Senate GOP leaders called for bipartisan cooperation to fund the government, but Senate Democrats have warned that trust is running thin with their Republican colleagues.

July 22

Trump endorses GOP senator years after asserting 'I will never endorse this jerk again'

President Donald Trump endorsed GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota after previously declaring in 2022 that he would never endorse the senator again.

July 22

Scoop: Democrats launch billboards outside hospitals to target Trump for 'Gutting Rural Health Care'

The Democratic National Committee targets rural voters with billboards highlighting how Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could impact healthcare services through Medicaid restructuring.

July 21

Organ donors' lives endangered by rushed transplant procedures, investigation finds

A federal investigation revealed concerning practices in the organ donation system, in which procurement began while patients showed signs of life, leading to calls for unified oversight.

July 21

'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

Senate Republicans consider shortening August recess following Trump's request to confirm more nominees, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune accusing Dems of obstructing the confirmation process.

July 21

Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown

House and Senate Republicans are readying for a sprint to the end of fiscal year 2025 while President Trump pushes Congress to further cut government spending.

July 21

Republican bill would put 'anarchist jurisdictions' on notice, threaten federal funding

Sen. Tim Sheehy's proposed SAFE Cities Act would cut federal funding for anarchist jurisdictions that oppose Trump's immigration policies, following anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

July 21

Former NPR CEO admits 'mixing journalism and federal funding' was a 'recipe for disaster'

Former NPR CEO and President Vivian Schiller voiced optimism for the outlet after Republicans in Congress successfully passed its $9 billion recissions package.