The legislation gives President Trump authority to impose tariffs on nations that purchase Russian oil and gas. The House of Representatives voted to pass legislation, named for the…
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House Speaker Cancels Votes, Recesses Chamber Early
He also responded to concerns about artificial intelligence, as legislators have expressed a need for more regulation. House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the lower chamber a day earlier…
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Kentucky Senator Returns to Capitol Hill After Three Month Absence
Senator McConnell stated on Monday, “I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June.” This week, Senator Mitch McConnell returned to Washington,…
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Congress Considers Guardrails for AI After Researcher’s Warning
Senator Cruz said legislation is needed to protect the nation and the world from AI’s potentially catastrophic risks. Federal legislators in both the House and Senate are considering…
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House Leader Reports Senator McConnell’s Coming Return to Washington
Congressman Comer said that the Kentucky senator is set to come back to Capitol Hill September 14. Representative James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee,…
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House Passes Continuing Resolution on Stopgap Government Funding
The government will be funded through December 11. The House of Representatives passed the continuing resolution on Tuesday which was approved in the Senate before they took August…
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Resolution Before Recess
The measure differs from the House version and awaits the lower chamber’s approval in September. The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution on Saturday to extend government…
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Senate Passes Sanctions on Russia
The measure was one of the late Senator Graham’s top priorities. The U.S. Senate passed a sanctions package against Russia on Friday. The late Senator Lindsey Graham had…
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Senate Holds Confirmation Vote for Attorney General
Senator Cassidy announces his support for the president’s nominee. The U.S. Senate is holding the vote to confirm President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, ahead of…
Read MoreSenator McConnell Reports Moving Home from Rehab Facility
His office gave no indication of the timing for his return to Capitol Hill. Senator Mitch McConnell released a statement through his congressional office on Thursday reporting that…
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