The administration experienced a 44 percent rise in the “pending actions” backlog between 2018 and 2023. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Inspector General has issued a report highlighting…
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House Freedom Caucus Pursues CR to Pass Budget After the Election
The group seeks to avoid an omnibus to fund the federal government. The House Freedom Caucus announced before the August recess that they will pursue a continuing resolution…
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Representative Steny Hoyer Recovering After Stroke
He has reportedly responded well to treatment and will return to work next week. Representative Steny Hoyer had a “mild ischemic stroke“ on Sunday but is responding well…
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Senate Majority Leader Advocates for AI Political Ad Regulation Bill
He also favors future AI legislation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promoted artificial intelligence (AI) regulation within political media during a recent interview, urging for the passage of…
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8th Circuit Court Blocks Remaining SAVE Plan Student Loan Relief
The administration plans to appeal the ruling. The Eight Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling that blocks the remainder of the Education Department’s SAVE Plan which…
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President Proposes Supreme Court Reforms
He did not consult with the Senate Judiciary Committee prior to his proposals. President Joe Biden proposed term limits and a binding code of conduct for Supreme Court…
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Justice Department Asks Appeals Court to Uphold TikTok Divestment Law
Officials support the premise that the Chinese-owned app poses a national security threat. A recent law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden could lead to the…
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Ukrainian Students Visit Pentagon for Internship Program
Deputy Assistant Secretary Cooper spends time with the students and encourages them to advocate for their nation. A group of Ukrainian university students visited the Pentagon recently to…
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Legislators Raise Concerns About Defense Spending
They question the costs the Defense Department pays contractors. Members of Congress are seeking ways to rein in wasteful defense spending. During a recent congressional hearing, Representative Michael…
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Senate Legislation Introduced to Counter Supreme Court Chevron Ruling
The law would return policy interpretation authority to federal agencies. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was joined by 10 colleagues in introducing a bill to undo the Supreme…
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