The indictment claims the senator and his wife intentionally passed sensitive information. Another charge was added to the indictment against Senator Bob Menedez of New Jersey this week,…
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Two U.S. Legislators Return Safely from Israel
The number of Americans held hostage by Hamas is unknown. U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and his team were in Jerusalem when Hamas began attacking Israel…
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Senators Urge President to Refreeze Iran Funds
They claim a significant risk of the wrongful use of funds intended for humanitarian purposes. A group of senators led by Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have called on…
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Laphonza Butler Sworn In as New Senator from California
She commits “to work for women and girls, workers and unions.“ Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the new senator from California this week, filling in the seat…
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Bill keeps the government funded for about 45 days. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy brought a temporary government funding bill to the floor of the lower chamber that received…
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Administration Decreases Offshore Oil Leases
Americans continue to experience higher energy prices. President Biden’s administration has reduced new offshore oil leases to their lowest levels ever, for the next five years. They cite…
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President Announces Funding for McCain Library
It will be a multipurpose facility in Arizona. President Joe Biden was in Phoenix to announce federal funding for an Arizona State University library in honor of the…
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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead at Age 90
She had served in the Senate since 1992. After suffering months of declining health, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California passed away Thursday night. The San Francisco native had been…
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Government Funding Deadline Approaches
Representatives working to get appropriations out of committees. Fiscal year 2023 ends September 30 and a budget agreement for 2024 is unlikely to pass both chambers of Congress…
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House to Vote on Four Appropriations Bills
Floor debate and vote are not yet scheduled. Four separate spending bills cleared House committees Tuesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who has not yet scheduled debate or floor votes,…
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