The majority leader’s stand-alone legislation lost support. A proposed border bill failed in the Senate once again, this time with less support than the first round of votes. …
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U.S. Halts Arms Shipment to Israel over Rafah Operation
Defense secretary says the administration is still considering what it will do with the shipment. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of munitions that was headed to…
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Senator McConnell to Step Down from Party Leadership
He will serve out his current term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced this week that 2024 will be his last as…
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President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House
Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…
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Senator McConnell claims the legislation will restore the nation’s credibility. This week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell advocated for the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package…
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Speaker Johnson Delivers First Formal Speech
He voices doubts about the proposed border policies. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana spoke about bipartisan border security negotiations on Wednesday, signaling his skepticism of the…
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer says Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific aid still hang in the balance. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has commended the deal that Senator…
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Senators Question Military Officials During Classified Briefing
The issue of the southern border was brought up during discussions about Ukraine. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Q. Brown, Jr.,…
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Speaker Offers Ukraine Aid for Border Bill
Office of Management and Budget has reported the funds to Ukraine have run down. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana said negotiations over President Biden’s nearly $106 billion…
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Bulk Military Confirmations Still on Hold in Senate
Senators Tuberville and Lee maintain block due to Defense Department policy violating the Hyde Amendment. The Senate was unsuccessful in its effort to confirm military promotions this week…
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