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Republicans groan at Biden admin's last-minute request for more time to send unused $6B to Ukraine

September 18, 2024

Republicans groan at Biden admin's last-minute request for more time to send unused $6B to Ukraine

Billions of dollars allocated for Ukraine will expire at the end of the month if Congress does not act, according to a warning from the Biden administration.

First-ever 'China Week' takes aim at America’s dependence on Beijing

September 18, 2024

First-ever 'China Week' takes aim at America’s dependence on Beijing

The China fight is on. Last week, the House of Representatives stepped up to the Herculean task of passing 25 bills targeting Chinese intrusions into America’s economy and technology.

'An absolute disgrace': Senate Republicans condemn Palestinian Authority's UN bid to undermine Israel

September 17, 2024

'An absolute disgrace': Senate Republicans condemn Palestinian Authority's UN bid to undermine Israel

GOP Sen. Marco Rubio led dozens of Republicans in the Senate to condemn the upcoming vote on the Palestinian Authority's U.N. resolution.

Harris declines to say whether she would establish commission to study reparations

September 17, 2024

Harris declines to say whether she would establish commission to study reparations

Vice President Kamala Harris declined to say whether she supports a commission to study reparations, despite being behind such legislation in Congress.

Republicans block Dem-backed IVF bill revived by Chuck Schumer

September 17, 2024

Republicans block Dem-backed IVF bill revived by Chuck Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reviving an IVF bill blasted by Republicans after former President Donald Trump backed a key component of it.

GOP demands Trump have 'same level' Secret Service protection as Biden after 2nd assassination attempt

September 17, 2024

GOP demands Trump have 'same level' Secret Service protection as Biden after 2nd assassination attempt

Republican senators are calling on Secret Service to increase security for former President Donald Trump in the wake of a second assassination attempt.

Top Senate Democrat 'angry' over Biden-Harris admin 'stonewalling' after Trump assassination attempts

September 17, 2024

Top Senate Democrat 'angry' over Biden-Harris admin 'stonewalling' after Trump assassination attempts

Sen. Richard Blumenthal characterized DHS' responses to Congress as "stonewalling" following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

New National Mall memorial to honor fallen journalists: 'Beacon of the free press'

September 16, 2024

New National Mall memorial to honor fallen journalists: 'Beacon of the free press'

Planning is underway for a new Washington D.C. monument that will memorialize fallen journalists, including the five Capital Gazette staff members killed in 2018.

Dems pour $25M into ground game as GOP inches closer to Senate majority

September 16, 2024

Dems pour $25M into ground game as GOP inches closer to Senate majority

The Democrats' Senate campaign arm is spending millions in Senate races across the country — 50 days ahead of the elections as they face losing the majority.

Tammy Baldwin faces conflict of interest concerns over partner's Wall Street gig

September 16, 2024

Tammy Baldwin faces conflict of interest concerns over partner's Wall Street gig

Baldwin is being criticized for not disclosing her partner's assets or clients because they are unmarried despite purchasing a home together.