The Senate will now make its alterations. The House of Representatives passed a short-term measure that would keep the federal government funded through December 4. Current funding for…
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South Carolina Governor Appoints Senator Graham’s Sister to Finish His Term
President Trump encouraged Governor McMaster to make the appointment. Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry…
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Senator McConnell Reveals Reason for Hospitalization
He says he experienced a fall and then contracted pneumonia. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky released a statement explaining the health circumstances surrounding his hospitalization since mid-June. Kentucky…
Read MoreSenator Remains Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
Media reports that emergency personnel responded to an unconscious person who had a cardiac arrest last month. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky remains in the hospital after a…
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President Trump Pauses DNI Confirmation Process Over SAVE America Act
The Senate had determined to separate the FISA authorization from the election integrity legislation. President Donald Trump decided to pause his nomination of Jay Clayton for Director of…
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House Passes War Powers Measure on Iran
A similar resolution previously passed the Senate, but Congress lacks two-thirds majority to overrule presidential veto. The House of Representatives passed a measure, under the 1973 War Powers…
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Justice Department Ends Anti-Weaponization Fund after Judge’s Ruling
President Trump met with House Speaker Mike Johnson about the fund that would have compensated victims of government weaponization and lawfare. The Department of Justice halted the creation…
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Senate Advances Measure to End Government Shutdown
The resolution would fund some departments through the end of the current fiscal year. The Senate finally reached sufficient bipartisan support to advance a continuing resolution to temporarily…
Read MoreSenate Vote Again Fails to Temporarily Fund Government
The 13th effort also failed to meet the requisite 60 votes. The Senate voted for the 13th time this week on the continuing resolution that would temporarily fund…
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Senate Confirms 107 Nominees During Shutdown
The minority party had blocked traditional voice votes for lower-level federal officials until the rules change. The Senate voted along party lines to confirm 107 nominees for federal…
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