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House Republicans slam $200 million in funding for new FBI HQ

March 23, 2024

House Republicans slam $200 million in funding for new FBI HQ

House Republicans objected to $200 million for a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland contained in the $1.2 trillion federal funding bill passed Friday.

House Freedom Caucus chair 'can't defend' Johnson amid push to oust speaker

March 23, 2024

House Freedom Caucus chair 'can't defend' Johnson amid push to oust speaker

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., said he could not defend Speaker Mike Johnson after the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill that funded Democratic priorities.

Senate passes mammoth $1.2T spending package after brief partial government shutdown

March 23, 2024

Senate passes mammoth $1.2T spending package after brief partial government shutdown

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Friday, just hours before entering a partial government shutdown.

Government partially shuts down as Senate fails to take up $1.2T spending package in time

March 23, 2024

Government partially shuts down as Senate fails to take up $1.2T spending package in time

The Senate ushered in a partial government shutdown after failing to pass a $1.2T government spending bill ahead of the 12:01 a.m. deadline on Saturday.

Laken Riley amendment at center of Senate standoff in partial government shutdown battle

March 22, 2024

Laken Riley amendment at center of Senate standoff in partial government shutdown battle

The Laken Riley Act has been introduced as an amendment to the six-bill appropriations package by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., as Senate showdown heads to partial government shutdown.

Pentagon uses China-owned tutoring company that could weaponize military data, GOP lawmakers say

March 22, 2024

Pentagon uses China-owned tutoring company that could weaponize military data, GOP lawmakers say

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., are trying to prohibit the DOD from using a 'Chinese-owned' tutoring service for U.S. military members and their families.

Tim Scott labels Schumer's call for Israeli leader change 'electoral interference'

March 22, 2024

Tim Scott labels Schumer's call for Israeli leader change 'electoral interference'

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is introducing a resolution to label calls for Israel to have an election during war, like Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., did in a recent floor speech, as "electoral interference."

WATCH: Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

March 22, 2024

WATCH: Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

Rep. David Trone, D-Md., the Democrat frontrunner in Maryland's contentious Senate race, dropped a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing.

We’ve seen how dangerous it is for men to compete against women, and we’re standing for fair competition

March 22, 2024

We’ve seen how dangerous it is for men to compete against women, and we’re standing for fair competition

To ensure a fair playing field for athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete, Congress should swiftly pass the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Longtime PA Dem silent on support for freshman 'Squad' member after his name is quietly removed from site

March 22, 2024

Longtime PA Dem silent on support for freshman 'Squad' member after his name is quietly removed from site

Longtime Democratic Penn. Sen. Bob Casey's office and campaign has not answered repeated inquiries whether he endorses Rep. Summer Lee in light of her rhetoric on Israel.