Senator McConnell calls it the “clearest path forward.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said a bipartisan group of senators worked over the weekend and came up with a…
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Senator Menendez Remains in Office After Bribery Charges
The senior senator was charged with accepting gold bars and over $500,000 in cash. Senator Bob Menendez said he will remain in office on Monday after a number…
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House Passes National Defense Authorization Act
The two chambers of Congress have to reconcile the variances in their passed legislation. The House of Representatives voted to pass its version of this year’s National Defense…
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Senate Confirms General Brown as Joint Chiefs Chairman
The vote was advanced after a cloture move. Air Force General Charles Quinton “CQ” Brown was confirmed by the Senate to be the next chairman of the Joint…
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Congress Informed of Chinese Pangolin Trafficking
Interior Department certifies violations of the Pelly Amendment and Convention of International Trade. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has notified the Senate and the House of Representatives…
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Senate Committee to Review Two Nominees for FTC
Chairwoman Cantwell to convene a full hearing on September 20. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will meet this week to consider President Joe Biden’s nominations…
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Senator Thune Says Stopgap Spending Necessary to Avoid Shutdown
Some members of the House are unwilling to compromise. Senator John Thune of South Dakota said that Congress will have to agree on short-term funding for the government…
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Tech CEOs Respond After AI Forum with Senators
Elon Musk recommends “referee” for AI engagement. An artificial intelligence forum was held on Wednesday for more than 60 senators. The meeting involved discussions of the risks and…
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President Submits New Nominee for FAA Administrator
Michael Whitaker previously served in the FAA. President Joe Biden has announced his latest nominee for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), picking former FAA deputy administrator…
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Senate Confirms New Federal Reserve Positions
The president commends the approval of the vice chair and new governor. The Senate confirmed Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook to positions in the Federal Reserve. Jefferson, a…
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