Their request was in the form of a letter to the Government Accountability Office. More than 100 federal legislators recently requested a report on the federal funding awarded…
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Bipartisan Legislators Request Classified Briefing on Turkish Support for Hamas
Turkish government offers public backing and refuge for Hamas leadership. Over three dozen bipartisan federal legislators have requested a classified meeting on the details of Turkey’s relationship with…
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DHS Secretary and FBI Director Insist on Private Senate Hearing on Global Threats
The committee chair calls it a “shocking departure” from the annual, end-of-year public hearing. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray have…
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Senate Blocks Legislation to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The measure was introduced by Senator Sanders of Vermont. The Senate voted against legislation this past week that would have blocked the sale of tank rounds to Israel.…
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House Speaker Announces Transgender Policy for Capitol Restrooms
He says, “Women deserve women’s-only spaces.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced a policy requiring transgender members of the House to use bathrooms associated with their biological…
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White House Requests $100 Billion for Emergency Relief
Files funding request after Congress returned to session. The White House filed a request for $100 billion from Congress this week to support the rebuilding of communities recovering…
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EPA Finalizes Fee for Companies Generating Excess Methane
The measure may be short-lived as the party majority shifts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule this week imposing a fee for oil and gas…
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Congressional Leaders Selected in Both Chambers
Senator Thune will head the Senate and Representative Johnson renominated as House Speaker. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected Senate majority leader this week. He served…
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Two Disaster Relief Bills Introduced in the House for Hurricane Helene Recovery
The proposals are intended to expedite aid and regulatory adjustments to support storm-ravaged Southern states. Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to support…
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House Committee to Question FEMA Administrator for Political “Avoidance” Policy
Disaster relief teams were instructed to skip homes with Trump signs or flags. House committees will hear testimony from Administrator Deanne Criswell after a Federal Emergency Management Agency…
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