The House Speaker says that President Trump is ensuring “the United States will no longer allow criminal regimes to profit from wreaking havoc and destruction on our country.“…
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Congress Considers Legislation to Delist Grey Wolf and Grizzly Bear as Endangered Species
Legislators say the populations of wolves and bears have recovered and that further population regulation should be done by the states. Members of Congress are considering legislation that…
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HUD Report Details Billions in Potential Payment Errors
The agency plans to continue investigating errors and put new processes in place to prevent such problems in the future. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released…
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President Issues First Vetoes of Second Term
The measures would have obligated the federal government to finance infrastructure and long-term projects. President Donald Trump vetoed two bills this week that were previously passed by the…
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President Designates Christmas Eve and December 26th as Federal Holidays
All federal employees are “excused from duty” unless they are needed for national security or defense. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order last week declaring December 24th…
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House Passes Bill to Allow FERC to Keep Retiring Power Plants Operational
The Power Plant Reliability Act allows retiring plants to stay open for up to five years if their closure would negatively impact grid reliability. The House of Representatives…
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Social Security Beneficiaries May Receive Tax Breaks Under New Laws
Congress makes adjustments for individuals 65 and over, and for Social Security beneficiaries. Congress enacted two laws this year, President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the…
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Circuit Court Allows National Guard Deployment in District of Columbia
The appellate panel determined that the nation’s capital holds a unique status, since the district was created by Congress. A panel of the District of Columbia U.S. Circuit…
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House Advances Health Care Bill for Group Premiums
Four members of the majority also supported a discharge petition to require a vote on a 3 year ACA subsidy extension. The House of Representatives advanced a bill…
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Senate Committee Considers Regulating Sports Betting
Recent increases in professional sports betting scandals, as well as death threats, have caused members of Congress to consider stricter regulations. The Senate Commerce Committee has recently responded…
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