Online platforms being urged to comply with new federal standards for removing nonconsensual intimate images. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent letters to social media, messaging,…
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Representative Wilson Recovering from Eye Surgery
The congresswoman from Florida had not alerted congressional leadership of her absence. Representative Frederica Wilson of Florida missed approximately 50 votes in the House of Representatives before issuing…
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CENTCOM Commander Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
He gave an update on Operation Epic Fury and the status of Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Navy Admiral Brad Cooper testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee…
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Senate Advances Measure to Ban Legislative Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senator Kennedy proposed the rule change after the longest full and partial government shutdowns in the nation’s history. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to move a resolution forward…
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Presidential Message on the National Day of Prayer
President Trump says, “We honor America’s enduring tradition of prayer, faith, and trust in Almighty God.“ Official Message from President Donald J. Trump This National Day of Prayer, we honor America’s enduring tradition of prayer, faith,…
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Senate Bans Prediction Market Trading by Members, Staff
Federal legislators seek to prevent insider trading by government employees. The Senate recently passed a resolution by unanimous consent, introduced by Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, that prohibits…
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Senator Introduces Constitutional Amendment on Birthright Citizenship
The proposal comes as the Supreme Court decision related to executive action remains outstanding. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution to rework…
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President’s Administration Says Iran War Hostilities “Terminated”
Members of Congress consider the relevance of the War Powers Act. Legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives are deliberating the application of the War Powers Act…
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Supreme Court Rules Racial Gerrymandering of Congressional Districts Unconstitutional
The majority stated that the Fifteenth Amendment only bars state action “motivated by discriminatory purpose.” The Supreme Court majority ruled that the Louisiana congressional map based on race…
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Congressman Issues Statement on Personal Health After Absence
He had not communicated with House colleagues since early March. Representative Thomas Kean, Jr., of New Jersey issued a statement this week regarding an unspecified personal health issue…
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