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Biden says Manchin spending bill will 'lower inflation,' urges Congress to pass it 'for America'

August 4, 2022

Biden says Manchin spending bill will 'lower inflation,' urges Congress to pass it 'for America'

President Biden is urging Congress to pass the $739 billion reconciliation package, saying it has "bipartisan support" among Americans and will "lower" record-high inflation.

Car carrying Rep. Jackie Walorski crossed center line and caused deadly crash, sheriff says

August 4, 2022

Car carrying Rep. Jackie Walorski crossed center line and caused deadly crash, sheriff says

New evidence gathered by local authorities found that the vehicle carrying Rep. Jackie Walorski crossed the center line before its fatal collision with an oncoming car.

Marc Fogel: Congress members ask Blinken to add Pennsylvania native to potential Griner, Whelan prisoner swap

August 4, 2022

Marc Fogel: Congress members ask Blinken to add Pennsylvania native to potential Griner, Whelan prisoner swap

Several members of U.S. Congress have signed a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking that Marc Fogel be included in the potential prisoner exchange with Russia.

Democratic Rep. Maloney backtracks on not supporting Biden in 2024: 'Mr. President, I apologize'

August 4, 2022

Democratic Rep. Maloney backtracks on not supporting Biden in 2024: 'Mr. President, I apologize'

Rep. Carolyn Maloney apologizes to Biden and says she would support him in 2024, but think's he "won't be running."

Manchin votes align closely with Schumer, liberal Democrats Warren, Sanders despite portrayal as moderate

August 4, 2022

Manchin votes align closely with Schumer, liberal Democrats Warren, Sanders despite portrayal as moderate

Sen. Joe Manchin has voted with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer 91% of the time, while some Republican moderates aligned with their party far less often.

Inflation likely to remain high, despite Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act, Americans say

August 4, 2022

Inflation likely to remain high, despite Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act, Americans say

Americans in Washington, D.C., were skeptical that increasing taxes through the Inflation Reduction Act would reduce the price surges seen across the country.

WATCH: Inflation Reduction Act won't slow surging prices, Americans say

August 4, 2022

WATCH: Inflation Reduction Act won't slow surging prices, Americans say

Washington Post highlights Walorski's vote not to certify Biden victories after Capitol riot

August 4, 2022

Washington Post highlights Walorski's vote not to certify Biden victories after Capitol riot

The Washington Post covered the tragic death of Rep. Jackie Walorski and highlighted her decision to vote against Donald Trump's impeachment.

Senate ratifies Sweden, Finland bids to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

August 3, 2022

Senate ratifies Sweden, Finland bids to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

The Senate Wednesday overwhelmingly approved efforts from Scandanavian nations Sweden and Finland to join NATO, moving them closer to full membership.

Indiana GOP Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

August 3, 2022

Indiana GOP Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was killed on Wednesday afternoon in a car accident in her home state of Indiana at the age of 58.