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Maryland man charged after threatening to kill a member of Congress from Texas

September 8, 2022

Maryland man charged after threatening to kill a member of Congress from Texas

A man from Annapolis, Maryland, has been charged after threatening to kill a member of Congress from Texas. This is a felony punishable by a maximum of five years in prison.

Rats found in daycare center used by families of House members: report

September 8, 2022

Rats found in daycare center used by families of House members: report

Rats have been reported to be found at the U.S. House of Representatives Child Care Center, where members of Congress send their children to be looked after.

Sen. Tim Scott introduces resolution opposing Biden administration restrictions on funding charter schools

September 8, 2022

Sen. Tim Scott introduces resolution opposing Biden administration restrictions on funding charter schools

Sen. Scott has spoken out against new rules proposed by Biden's Department of Education tightening the requirements for charter schools to get federal funding.

Senate Democrats back Biden's portrayal of 'MAGA Republicans' as threats to democracy

September 7, 2022

Senate Democrats back Biden's portrayal of 'MAGA Republicans' as threats to democracy

Democratic senators this week are defending President Biden's recent comments saying "MAGA Republicans" are a threat to democracy, amid GOP criticism.

Congressional spending threatens Fed policy to curb inflation

September 7, 2022

Congressional spending threatens Fed policy to curb inflation

The Federal Reserve has limited ability to dent inflation if Congress continues to spend freely, with tools such as interest rate hikes less likely to curb inflation, a report says.

Fmr House impeachment lawyer gets clearer path to House seat, as Dem primary opponent declines third party bid

September 7, 2022

Fmr House impeachment lawyer gets clearer path to House seat, as Dem primary opponent declines third party bid

New York Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou announced she will not run on the Working Families Party line to oppose Democrat Daniel Goldman in November's 10th District election

Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later

September 7, 2022

Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later

Many 9/11 responders are still fighting for health benefits more than 20 years later. Some are ineligible for a federal program despite working near Ground Zero.

Reporter's Notebook: A wrinkle in time

September 6, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: A wrinkle in time

The end of Daylight Savings Time could be on the horizon, if the House takes it up this fall, but Congress doesn't really change time

Senate Democrats may include gay marriage legislation in government funding package

September 6, 2022

Senate Democrats may include gay marriage legislation in government funding package

Gay marriage is one of several issues before the Senate in its final work period before the midterms, including time-consuming appeals court nominations.

Gay marriage bill, other major issues sit in limbo as Senate returns from August recess

September 6, 2022

Gay marriage bill, other major issues sit in limbo as Senate returns from August recess

Lawmakers face gay marrige bill, government funding, Electoral Count Act reform and more in final weeks of session before key November midterm elections.