The upper chamber has still not funded the department. The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma on Monday evening to the position of Secretary of the Department…
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How the Federal Budget Really Works
Each year the U.S. government undertakes one of the most complex planning efforts in public life: determining how trillions of dollars will be raised, distributed, and monitored. Understanding how the federal budget actually works helps explain why delays occur and why thoughtful reforms matter.
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DOJ and VA Partner to Improve Care for Vulnerable Veterans
The administration will provide attorneys to assist in legal decision-making. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Justice Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that allows…
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President Warns Iran Against Further Attacks on Qatar
The regime struck a liquified gas facility after Israel attacked an Iranian gas field. President Donald Trump issued a warning to whoever is running the Iranian regime after…
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U.S. Allies Pledge to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Six nations express willingness to engage in plans to “ensure safe passage through the strait.” President Donald Trump announced that a sixth U.S. ally has committed to securing…
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Senate Votes to Open Debate on SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced the SAVE America Act to the next stage in consideration. The House-passed bill seeks to require proof of citizenship and photo identification for…
Read MoreSenate Begins Confirmation Hearings for DHS Secretary Nominee
Senator Mullin affirms immigration enforcement procedures according to federal law. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, held the…
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Homeland Security Shutdown Impacts Air Travel Across the U.S.
The Senate minority has continued to stall appropriations with demands for reform. The Department of Homeland Security has been defunded for more than a month and members of…
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State Department Reduces Fee to Renounce U.S. Citizenship by 80%
The previous fee was enacted in 2015 as expats chose citizenship revocation to avoid tax reporting. The State Department has reduced the fee for the Administrative Processing of…
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State Department Reports 50k Americans Returned from Middle East
As the war in Iran continues, the agency continues to provide evacuation options. The State Department reported that, of the approximately 50,000 Americans who have safely returned to…
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