The powder was taken to local laboratories for testing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a letter containing an unknown white powder that was sent to…
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House Speaker Says No Foreign Aid Before Domestic Issues Are Addressed
He reiterates his pledge not to bring the Senate-passed package to the House floor. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana, stated on Wednesday that the $95…
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House Intel Chair Warns of Serious National Security Threat
NSA Sullivan will meet with legislators on Capitol Hill Thursday. On Wednesday, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner of Ohio requested that President Biden’s administration declassify…
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Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill Fails in House
The aid package would have provided $17.6 billion to Israel. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana brought stand-alone legislation to the House floor on Tuesday which was voted down.…
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Senate Border Bill Will Not Be Considered in the House
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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President Biden Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast
He says, “We pray for peace.“ President Joe Biden spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill Thursday morning. He focused on the desire for peace…
Read MoreSpeaker 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…
Read MoreSpeaker Johnson Says Expected Border Deal is DOA
Ukraine aid is tied to the border security funding. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana released a “Dear Colleague” letter to House members on Friday, which said, “If…
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Senator McConnell Promotes Border Bill
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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Congress Passes Federal Funding Extension
The current continuing resolution funds the government into early March. Both chambers of Congress passed an extension of a continuing resolution on Thursday to avoid a partial government…
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