Congress - Page 339

July 19, 2023

GOP, Dem senators team up with bill to protect US farmland from foreign ownership

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduce bipartisan legislation seeking to crack down on China and other foreign entities buying up American farmland.

July 19, 2023

Israel's Herzog sharply addresses criticism from House members after Squad member's remarks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to recent remarks against Israel by House members, saying criticism of Israel must never dip into antisemitism.

July 19, 2023

Republicans take action to defund John Kerry's climate office

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, is leading a large group of House Republicans in introducing a bill to defund Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's office.

July 19, 2023

Scott slams Squad for 'giving comfort to antisemitism' in vote against Israel resolution: 'Sinister forces'

Sen. Tim Scott reacted to members of "The Squad" voting against a pro-Israel resolution by accusing them of giving "aid and comfort to antisemitism."

July 19, 2023

Israeli president calls for 'forceful' pressure against Iran, vows to support judiciary in House speech

Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged protests within Israel and addressed criticisms from some U.S. lawmakers in an address before Congress.

July 19, 2023

Supreme Court faces increased pressure from Congress to reinstate massive pipeline

FIRST ON FOX: A delegation of nine members of Congress are filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging it to reinstate a key natural gas pipeline.

July 19, 2023

'Married person': Democrat's bill would remove 'wife,' other 'gendered' words from federal law

Rep. Julie Brownley of California introduced legislation that would remove "gendered" terms from federal law books in favor of gender neutral ones.

July 19, 2023

Sens. Hawley, Gillibrand to push ban on lawmakers, executive branch officials owning stock

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley are pushing to ban U.S. lawmakers from owning stocks while in office, in push against insider trading.

July 18, 2023

Florida's Matt Gaetz to introduce bill defunding Jack Smith investigation targeting Trump: 'We must act'

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., will introduce a bill "to defund" the grand jury investigation targeting former President Donald Trump over Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

July 18, 2023

Cori Bush says abortions are life-saving for 'trans folks' to deal with 'bigotry,' no different than 'Tylenol'

Progressive Democrat Cori Bush says abortion pills are necessary for 'trans folks,' calling the drug-induced termination 'lifesaving' during a hearing.