The majority leader’s opinion reflects the House speaker’s previous concerns about the agreement. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana stated over the weekend that the Senate’s recently…
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Speaker Johnson Releases January 6 Video
Senator Lee calls for an investigation of the J6 committee. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana said the House Administration Committee will begin releasing security camera…
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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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Legislators Seek to Close Surveillance Loopholes Created after 9/11
“Backdoor” access permits the FBI to seize citizen’s data without a warrant. A bill sponsored by over a dozen senators and representatives would close legal loopholes that allow…
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Senate Legislation Decouples Aid to Ukraine and Israel
President has sought a supplemental package tying aid together. A week ago, President Biden asked Congress to pass a $106 billion supplemental that combined funding for Israel, for…
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Ticketmaster CFO Questioned by Senate Judiciary Committee
CFO Apologized for the company’s handling of Taylor Swift “Eras” tour tickets. The Senate Judiciary Committee began their hearing into ticket sales competition on Tuesday, where they questioned…
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Senate Committee to Hold Ticketing Industry Hearing
The chair of the committee states there is not enough competition in the marketplace. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Mike Lee of Utah announced that the Senate…
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Government Funding Omnibus Bill Passes in Senate
Senator Sinema offers an alternate immigration amendment to facilitate approval. On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed the massive $1.7 trillion omnibus package to fund the federal government for…
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Senate Moves Forward on Omnibus Legislation
Title 42 immigration policy is among the amendments being considered. As the deadline approaches for the funding of the government, the much-negotiated omnibus legislation is moving toward a…
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Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act
Amendment offered by Senator Mike Lee not included. On Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that provides federal protection for same-sex marriages. The measure overcame the filibuster with…
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