The court’s panel determined that political motivations, not racial ones, were behind the redraw. A panel of judges from the Middle Tennessee District Court determined that Tennessee may…
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House Bill “Sunshine for Our Kids“ Would Restore Standard Time Permanently Nationwide
Two states already use on Standard Time permanently while no states use Daylight Saving year-round. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania and Pat Harrigan of North Carolina have…
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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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National Capital Planning Commission Okays White House Ballroom Design
While construction cannot proceed due to a judge’s ruling, the planning process for the White House addition proceeds. Members of the National Capital Planning Commission cast their final…
Read MorePresident Proposes Affordable Health Plan to Congress
Multiple avenues presented, the proposal seeks to lower costs and hold insurance companies accountable. President Donald Trump has announced the “Great Healthcare Plan,” which focuses on increasing healthcare…
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Federal Judge Rules President Cannot Deploy National Guard to D.C.
President Trump’s administration has appealed the ruling. District of Columbia Federal Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C. She…
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Supreme Court Allows President to Cancel USAID Funding
The majority accepts the premise that the Executive Branch should be able to reverse funding it requested. On Friday, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled in favor of…
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Senate Republicans Begin En Masse Confirmation of Trump Nominees
Confirm the first group of nominees after going for “nuclear” rule change The Senate majority approved the first bloc of President Donald Trump’s nominees to federal positions, appointing…
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Supreme Court Lifts Block of ICE Operations in Los Angeles
The case is proceeding through the appellate process. The Supreme Court majority issued an order lifting a federal judge’s block on U.S. Immigration and Customs Operations in Los…
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Senate Calls August Recess without Completing Confirmations
President Trump accepts the recess despite outstanding nominees waiting to be confirmed. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday to the Senate going on its August recess despite over…
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