The House on Wednesday approved an agreement by President Joe Biden ...

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Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand FISA Surveillance Program: Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added ...

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WATCH: Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.

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Biden to survey collapsed Baltimore bridge, meet families of workers who died: President Joe Biden took an aerial tour on Friday of the collapsed Baltimore ...

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Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse

Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.

The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.

Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.

Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.

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Apr 17

Biden urges House to pass military aid package for Israel, Ukraine in WSJ op-ed: The U.S. president noted that both Ukraine and Israel are 'under attack by ...

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Apr 08

Calls to suspend military aid to Israel gather strength among US Democrats: Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi leads the signatures on an open letter from ...

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Apr 12

Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in House, Putting It Back on Track: Speaker Mike Johnson scaled back the measure to two years from five, winning over ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html

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US Senate talks about consensus for urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel: US Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Chuck Schumer, said that during a Sunday phone call ...

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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel ...

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The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis: Plus, a brazen gold heist.

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/podcasts/tiktok-mayorkas-drought.html

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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?

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Apr 14

Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days: Speaker Mike Johnson left unclear whether the vote on the security package ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/14/us/politics/johnson-israel-ukraine-house.html

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Apr 09

Trump's many, many positions on abortion: A timeline: Since 1999, Trump has been on just about every side of the abortion issue. Here's a timeline of his many ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Apr 12

Opinion | Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress: The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction.

nytimes.com/2024/04/11/opinion/republicans-congress-trump.html

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Johnson says he won't change rules for ousting speakers after warnings from GOP hard-liners

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Apr 16

Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.

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MTG Rips Johnson’s ‘Total Surrender’ in Scathing Appeal to Colleagues: The Georgia congresswoman took her revolt against the House speaker up a notch Tuesday ...

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House to vote on home appliance bills instead of Ukraine aid: The GOP-led House of Representatives keeps stalling to bring a Ukraine aid bill to a vote after MTG ...

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Apr 07

With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.

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Apr 16

UN's Libya envoy resigns and says progress is still elusive : Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily says he tendered his resignation to the UN Secretary General

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Apr 08

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect: Senators and leadership aides say a trial on the Senate floor is not likely.

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Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week

The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.

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Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban

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Apr 11

Matt Gaetz Is Winning: But what’s the prize he’s after?

theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/matt-gaetz-house-republican-congress-profile/677915/

Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.

Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.

Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.

His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.

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Apr 04

Lawmaker Is Left With ‘Lifetime Trauma’ as Attacker Pleads Guilty: Andrey Desmond pleaded guilty to three felony charges in the attack on Maryam Khan ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/03/nyregion/connecticut-muslim-lawmaker-attack.html

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Apr 04

Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate aides say they expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to immediately ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4573379-senate-schumer-mayorkas-impeachment/

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Apr 06

Biden Judge Puts DOJ on Blast for Defying Republican Subpoenas: Judge Ana Reyes criticized the DOJ on Friday for defying Republican subpoenas related to Hunter ...

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Maine Reps Ruled Out of Order for Blaming Lewiston Shooting on Abortion Bill: The House Democratic office called the comments “as asinine as they are ...

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Quick Glance: Maine Republicans Censured Over Connecting Mass Shooting to God's Wrath on Abortion Law

Two Maine Republican lawmakers faced censure on Thursday for linking the state's deadliest mass shooting to God's anger over a bill expanding abortion access.

Following discussions on a new legislative proposal, Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki were formally reprimanded by the chamber.

Initial remarks triggered swift bipartisan condemnation in Maine's Democrat-led House of Representatives.

A censure vote by the House resulted in both legislators being barred from speaking or voting until issuing apologies.

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Trump, Biden clash over Transgender Day of Visibility falling on Easter: Trump camp decries ‘assault on the Christian faith’, while White House blasts ‘cruel ...

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Quick Glance: White House Responds to 'Dishonest' Republican Criticism of Biden's Transgender Proclamation on Easter

The White House is pushing back against misleading criticism from top Republicans of President Joe Biden for issuing a proclamation in support of transgender people on Easter.

A spokesman for the president rejected attacks from the House speaker and others claiming Biden's message for the Transgender Day of Visibility contradicts Christianity.

Biden has issued a proclamation marking March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility every year since taking office in 2021.

Biden allies are also challenging the attacks and highlighting that the criticism this Easter weekend also involves an egg art contest for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.

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U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide: Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent ...

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What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?: Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/fisa-surveillance-warrantless-deadline-senate.html

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Apr 03

Long-Delayed U.S. Aid To Ukraine May Soon Take Shape. Here's How.: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson may propose a Ukraine aid bill as early as next week ...

rferl.org/a/ukraine-aid-united-states-johnson-trump-russia-invasion/32889702.html

Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.

The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.

Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.

Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.

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Apr 16

GOP Congressional Hopeful Wished Her State Had ‘Eliminated All Abortion’ In 2020: New Mexico Republican candidate Yvette Herrell is currently trying to downplay ...

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Republicans Push 'Refrigerator Freedom Act' as They Focus on Home Appliances: The Republican Party is set to put forward a number of bills about home appliances ...

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Apr 17

House bill aims to condemn ‘Hinduphobia’ but draws concern from progressive groups

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Apr 04

Bleeding Heartland journalist wins $50K settlement in suit challenging press pass denial

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Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.

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Tennessee lawmakers ban geoengineering, with allusions to 'chemtrails': Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill banning geoengineering, but in their comments ...

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AOC Rips GOP for Trying to 'Distract From Their Own Incompetence' With Anti-Iran Bills

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Apr 04

Biden's team has been quietly backchanneling with Mike Johnson to push for Ukraine aid

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Biden's Israel shift: not enough for Democrats, too much for Republicans: On Thursday in a call with Netanyahu, Biden threatened to condition US support for ...

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Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks

Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.

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One of 2022's closest House races is primed for a rematch — with a fight over the GOP's future first

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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/nyregion/columbia-university-antisemitism-hearing-takeaways.html

Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism

Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.

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Apr 14

Sikorski urges US to expedite aid for Ukraine, Israel after Iran's attack on Israel - Euromaidan Press

euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/14/sikorski-urges-us-to-expedite-aid-for-ukraine-israel-after-irans-attack-on-israel/

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Apr 06

Why some far-right Republicans are hell bent on ending further aid to Ukraine: As the world watched in horror at Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion and war ...

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How Marjorie Taylor Greene Became a Biden Campaign Punchline: The Biden campaign believes highlighting Trump's ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene helps energize ...

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Apr 06

White House met with Hunter Biden's legal team just before he ducked subpoena: visitor logs

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Apr 01

Video of Joe Biden 'Sniffing' Baby Goes Viral: The president has been slammed by critics in the past for incidents involving smelling the hair of adult women.

newsweek.com/joe-biden-sniffing-baby-video-1885676

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Arizona House Rejects Effort To Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban: Only one Republican representative voted in favor of the motion, despite a plea from former President ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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Apr 18

Brother of fugitive Pa. rep calls latest issues ‘a nightmare for me and our family’

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Nashville mother and school voucher protester forcibly removed from Tennessee House gallery

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Apr 17

Democratic majority in Michigan House restored with special elections: In special elections in a pair of metro Detroit districts, Democratic victories could end ...

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Apr 17

Ex-Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife charged with embezzlement, conspiracy

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Pa. House Democratic leaders initiate process that could expel one of their own: A five-page resolution could be introduced as soon as April 29 when the House ...

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Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel: Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine ...

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House Republican cites threats and swatting of family as reasons for quitting: Mike Gallagher, a representative from Wisconsin, is stepping down on 19 April ...

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Alabama House passes bills intended to increase work participation: The bills include tax credits for housing and child care and a new high school diploma for ...

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Analysis: Five Big Things to Know About H.R. 8035 – the US Congress Bill on Ukraine

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Apr 16

Biden’s Push for World Bank Funds to Compete With China Stalls: A US plan to raise billions of dollars in additional resources for the World Bank to counter ...

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Apr 16

Zelensky calls for same 'unity' from allies as for Israel - World News: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies on Monday to show the same ...

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Detroit Free Press

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Michigan House special elections: Democrats could regain majority 'trifecta': Special elections are taking place Tuesday in a pair of metro Detroit House ...

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Apr 17

House votes down resolution that would change state's judicial appointment process

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Apr 17

Uncertainty surrounds US Republicans' plan for separate Ukraine, Israel aid bills

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US lawmakers relaunch Uyghur caucus: The caucus fell into a lull after its chair retired at the 2022 midterm elections.

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Apr 15

Biden urges Congress to pass bill that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel: U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone call with top congressional leaders and stressed ...

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The Cincinnati Enquirer

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The Kelce brothers are back in town and more, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing

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Pa. House passes bill to allow tax breaks for mall redevelopment: The bill would create a special commission under the state’s land-use planning board to advise ...

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Apr 09

Lord Cameron denied meeting with US speaker in blow to Ukraine aid push: Foreign secretary met Donald Trump but was unable to secure appointment with Mike ...

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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement

UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.

Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.

Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.

He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.

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San Antonio Express-News

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Why Texas Republicans say Democrats shouldn’t lead House committees: Critics say Democratic committee leaders have stonewalled GOP priorities ...

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Apr 15

Here are Gov. Beshear’s key vetoes overridden by the 2024 KY General Assembly: Kentucky’s GOP-led legislature overrides Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on energy ...

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Bill requiring Louisiana public schools to display the Ten Commandments passes House

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