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4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis — and why they might not work: From an obscure congressional maneuver to a trillion-dollar coin, there are many ideas out ...
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4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis — and why they might not work
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Why the Debt Ceiling Matters and What Happens if Congress Refuses to Raise It: The debt ceiling is the amount of money the U.S. is allowed to borrow to pay for ...
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Ugh, the debt limit. Again.: Here's what you should know.
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Ugh, the debt limit. Again.
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4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis — and why they might not work: From an obscure congressional maneuver to a trillion-dollar coin, there are many ideas out ...
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4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis — and why they might not work
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Why the Debt Ceiling Matters and What Happens if Congress Refuses to Raise It: The debt ceiling is the amount of money the U.S. is allowed to borrow to pay for ...
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Ugh, the debt limit. Again.: Here's what you should know.
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Ugh, the debt limit. Again.
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Serial Liar George Santos Axes Short-Lived Independent Run for Congress: “I don’t want to split the ticket and be responsible for handing the house to Dems ...
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Serial Liar George Santos Axes Short-Lived Independent Run for Congress
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How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges: The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland ...
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How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges
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Republican's Stunning Condemnation of GOP Colleagues: 'Scumbags': "They're walking around with white hoods in the daytime," Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican ...
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Republican's Stunning Condemnation of GOP Colleagues: 'Scumbags'
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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.
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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress: Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S ...
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
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In the Peter Navarro case, executive privilege is on trial: U.S. v. Navarro has the potential to be a landmark case of “first impressions” involving unsettled ...
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In the Peter Navarro case, executive privilege is on trial
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House: "Congress is shamefully choosing a failed approach of fueling genocide rather than saving ...
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Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House
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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’
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Supreme Court skeptical of feds’ use of obstruction statute in Jan. 6 prosecutions
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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IDF Kills 18 Children in Rafah Hours After US House Approves Billions in Military Aid
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$95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan up for Senate vote after months of delay
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Quick Glance: Senate prepares for final passage of Ukraine-Israel aid bill
  • The House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies was advanced by the Senate on Tuesday to prepare the legislation for final passage.

  • Senators voted 80-19 to proceed with the $95 billion foreign aid package, encompassing funds for humanitarian aid, national security items, and potentially a TikTok ban.

  • Active discussions continue among senators to reach an agreement on amendments for a swift final vote on the four-bill package, with talks hitting a snag over the weekend.

  • It is widely anticipated that regardless of the outcome of such negotiations, the legislation will receive support from nearly all Democrats and about half of the Republican conference, surpassing the 60 votes needed for approval.
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Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders: The Floor Action Response Team, shorthanded as “FART,” aims to guard against an unannounced ...
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Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders
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Full List of Republicans Retiring from House This Year: One Republican who has left Congress before the end of his term said the party had lost its way.
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Full List of Republicans Retiring from House This Year
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'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of holding Congress hostage
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'Has to come to an end': GOP lawmaker accuses Marjorie Taylor Greene of ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack: It's a subtle message to Israel that there's more than one way to harm Tehran.
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U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
  • Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.

  • The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

  • Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.

  • Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
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House Overwhelmingly Approves Billions to Support Israel: The $26 billion package mostly underwrites Israel’s war effort, but it also includes billions in ...
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House Overwhelmingly Approves Billions to Support Israel
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Turner: Russian propaganda "being uttered on the House floor": Turner's comments come after McCaul said Russian propaganda has "infected a good ...
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Turner: Russian propaganda "being uttered on the House floor"
Quick Glance: GOP Rep. Turner: Accusations of Russian Propaganda Spread Among Republicans
  • The congressman stated that it is 'absolutely true' that Russia's anti-Ukraine messaging has 'infected' his party's base.

  • Mike Turner, a Republican representative, accused some of his colleagues of spreading Russian propaganda 'on the House floor' amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

  • Turner's comments align with an earlier assertion by another Republican and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who mentioned that Russian propaganda has infiltrated the United States and affected a significant portion of his party's base.

  • McCaul attributed the dissemination of Russian propaganda to conservative media outlets, including 'nighttime entertainment shows' that echo talking points used by Russian state media.
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Opinion | Ukraine Aid and the Tail-Wagger Troupe: They say they want to make Congress work. They insist on rules that ensure it can’t.
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Opinion | Ukraine Aid and the Tail-Wagger Troupe
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FBI director warns of 'attacks' on American soil - UPI.com: FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Congress on Thursday about potential attacks on U.S ...
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Northern and Southern Virginia Cooperate on Climate: Teams from Fairfax and Danville are working on an energy action plan for Southside Virginia
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Crisis in Brazil’s Congress Gives Lula $18.5 Billion in New Fiscal Headaches: Tensions between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration and Brazil’s ...
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Crisis in Brazil’s Congress Gives Lula $18.5 Billion in New Fiscal ...
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How Rep. Jamie Raskin became Democrats’ hottest ticket in the 2024 campaign: The former Jan. 6 committee member has campaigned for fellow Democrats in 17 states ...
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How Rep. Jamie Raskin became Democrats’ hottest ticket in the 2024 ...
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3
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Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat ...
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Ukraine would lose war against Russia if US Congress blocks military aid, says Zelensky
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Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.

  • Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.

  • Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.

  • Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.
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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid: The disgraced former U.S. representative says he doesn’t want people to think he’s a ...
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George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid
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Dr. Phil on ‘probably past their prime’ Biden and Trump, and the prescription Congress needs
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Biden lawyer, former Trump admin officials urge Insurrection Act reform: The law is "poorly drafted, replete with vague or obsolete language ...
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Biden lawyer, former Trump admin officials urge Insurrection Act reform
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Opinion | Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Aid: Four Historic Votes for Action: Congress sends a signal that America needs to be stronger and do better.
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Opinion | Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Aid: Four Historic Votes for Action
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Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without U.S. help, top Europe general says
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What are the best ways to clean your ceiling fans — and how often should you clean them?
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Johnson outlines specific foreign aid plan as it hangs by thread: The speaker will almost certainly need Democratic votes just to get the package to the floor ...
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Johnson outlines specific foreign aid plan as it hangs by thread
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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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Bill Barr blasts Trump for call to kill FISA: ‘Crazy and reckless’: Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday denounced former President Trump’s exhortation ...
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Bill Barr blasts Trump for call to kill FISA: ‘Crazy and reckless’
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Biden dares the courts to block his election-year executive actions: "[I]f I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."
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Biden dares the courts to block his election-year executive actions
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Justice Department won’t give Republicans audio tapes of Biden’s interview with special counsel
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Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
  • Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.

  • The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.

  • Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.

  • Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
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US House on Track to Pass Israel, Ukraine Aid With Democrats' Help: Long-stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is on track to pass Congress as House ...
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US House on Track to Pass Israel, Ukraine Aid With Democrats' Help