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Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns
Read full article: Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjournsThe Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations.
New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in funding
Read full article: New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in fundingU.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers.
New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes
Read full article: New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of HeroesJonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan.
Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement
Read full article: Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponementHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, despite the headwinds that prompted him to pull the bill from consideration last week.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Read full article: Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospectsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
Read full article: House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new votersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has teed up a vote this week on a bill that would keep the federal government funded for six more months.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Read full article: House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious timeHouse Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down
Read full article: 'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut downLeaders of a Democratic protest-vote movement pushing back on the handling of the Israel-Hamas war say their request to have a Palestinian American speak at the Democratic National Convention has been rejected.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter
Read full article: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winterSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religion for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism.
Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budget
Read full article: Schumer says he will work to block any effort in the Senate to significantly cut the CDC's budgetThe Senate’s top Democrat says he'll work to block a plan that would significantly cut the proposed budget of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Read full article: Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticketSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election.
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Read full article: In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings ActSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month.
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
Read full article: Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers onlineThe Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
Read full article: Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came offInsiders who were close to Joe Biden's struggles are describing a president who was dogged in his determination to keep his candidacy alive — but ultimately not in denial about the odds.
Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign
Read full article: Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resignDemocratic lawmakers are hailing President Joe Biden’s historic decision not to seek reelection as putting his country and his party before himself.
Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds
Read full article: Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the oddsPresident Joe Biden now is weighing whether to bow to the mounting pressure to exit the presidential race.
Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race
Read full article: Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 raceDemocrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Read full article: Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trialSen. Bob Menendez has shown no sign he will voluntarily resign from the Senate following his conviction on bribery charges.
Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol HillPresident Joe Biden is vowing to keep running for reelection as he rejects pressure from within his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness.
A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
Read full article: A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billionsOne of President Joe Biden’s signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. It will also help a solar panel company reap billions of dollars.
Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott
Read full article: Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycottThe last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago.
Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
Read full article: Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era banSenate Republicans have blocked bipartisan legislation that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down a ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
Read full article: Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energyPresident Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November.
Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
Read full article: Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive careSenate Republicans have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments.
Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
Read full article: Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rightsSenate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.
Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
Read full article: Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the CapitolCongressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the U.S. Capitol.
Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing
Read full article: Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixingSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Justice Department to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.
Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance
Read full article: Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistanceSenate Republicans are blocking for a second time a bill to clamp down the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight
Read full article: A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlightRepublican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control.
House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies
Read full article: House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policiesHouse Republicans are delivering a rebuke to President Joe Biden for putting a pause on a shipment of bombs to Israel that could be used in an assault on Rafah.
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
Read full article: Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong reviewA bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it.
Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
Read full article: Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expiresThe Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Read full article: Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapsePresident Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Read full article: Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changesThe Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties.
Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, Idaho
Read full article: Schumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, IdahoThe Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for Micron Technology to produce advanced memory computer chips in New York and Idaho.
Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary
Read full article: Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretaryThe Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
Read full article: House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trialHouse impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial.
Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts
Read full article: Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it startsHouse Republicans will delay bringing their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next monthHouse Speaker Mike Johnson will send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate shortly after Congress returns to Washington next month.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
Read full article: Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership.
US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be Jewish
Read full article: US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be JewishMany Jewish faith leaders and commentators are decrying what they say are inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump.
Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
Read full article: Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadlineCongressional leaders are working to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers look to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for several key government agencies.
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
Read full article: Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religionFormer President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Read full article: Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
Read full article: Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sharply protesting against growing criticism from top ally the United States over his leadership amid the war with Hamas.
Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
Read full article: Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interferenceRepublicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war
Read full article: Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the warSenators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war.
Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
Read full article: Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadlinePresident Joe Biden has signed into law a package of spending bills passed by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies.
Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in April
Read full article: Congressional leaders invite prime minister of Japan to address Congress in AprilCongressional leaders have invited the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 11.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdownCongressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
Ukraine's troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aid
Read full article: Ukraine's troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aidCongressional leaders are warning that shortages of ammunition and supplies are resulting in Ukraine losing ground in the war with Russia.
Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stalls
Read full article: Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown. But Ukraine aid stallsCongressional leaders have announced a tentative agreement to prevent a government shutdown, for now.
Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting
Read full article: Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meetingCongressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown beginning this weekend.
Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
Read full article: Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government fundingPresident Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as avoiding a government shutdown next month.
In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more US aid
Read full article: In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to 'rise to the occasion' and pass more US aidOn a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directly challenged House Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a $95 billion national security package that includes aid for the besieged country.
Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'
Read full article: Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats plan to “constantly over the next year” remind voters that it was Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, who torpedoed a bipartisan bill on border enforcement.
Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in House
Read full article: Biden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in HousePresident Joe Biden is calling urgently for House Republicans to get behind a supplemental spending bill that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
Read full article: House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final voteHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package.
Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
Read full article: Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watchingAs a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing.
The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
Read full article: The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertainThe U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia.
The Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and Israel
Read full article: The Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and IsraelThe Senate is beginning work on a package of wartime funding for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aid
Read full article: Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, then scramble to find support for Ukraine aidWartime aid for Ukraine has been left hanging in the Senate after Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package that had been tied to the funding, then struggled to coalesce around a plan to salvage the aid for Kyiv.
Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'
Read full article: Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'A Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid has suffered swift and total collapse.
Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt
Read full article: Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubtSenate Republicans are resisting the advance of a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings.
Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'
Read full article: Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'Senators have released a highly anticipated bill that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel.
The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid
Read full article: The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aidSenate leaders are attempting to push forward a deal to pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, but they will have to overcome heavy skepticism from Republicans.
Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster Ukraine
Read full article: Deal on wartime aid and border security stalls in Congress as time runs short to bolster UkraineSenate negotiators are struggling to finalize a bipartisan deal that would pair policy changes at the U.S. southern border with wartime aid for Kyiv as they run into strong resistance from House Republicans and Donald Trump.
Senators are racing to win support for a border deal as aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
Read full article: Senators are racing to win support for a border deal as aid to Ukraine hangs in the balanceSenate negotiators are laboring to win support for a deal on border policy as they enter what could be a pivotal stretch for a painstakingly negotiated compromise that could open the door for Republican support to replenish U.S. wartime aid for Ukraine.
Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early March
Read full article: Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded into early MarchCongress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aid
Read full article: Biden invites congressional leaders to White House during difficult talks on Ukraine aidPresident Joe Biden has invited the top four congressional leaders and other lawmakers to the White House on Wednesday as members have struggled to reach agreement on aid for the Ukraine war.
As shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March
Read full article: As shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to MarchCongressional leaders are preparing a stopgap bill to keep the federal government running into March and avoid a partial shutdown next week.
As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges
Read full article: As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challengesWith support for Ukraine slipping in Congress, the United States is once again struggling to assert its role in the world.
Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024
Read full article: Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024This Congress started with showy bluster, a bitter 15-round, multi-day spectacle to elect a House speaker who vowed to “never quit,” and then did just that.
A deal on US border policy is closer than it seems. Here's how it is shaping up and what's at stake
Read full article: A deal on US border policy is closer than it seems. Here's how it is shaping up and what's at stakeAmid grueling negotiations between senators and the White House, the contours of a bipartisan border security and immigration deal are beginning to take shape.
Biden's push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag on
Read full article: Biden's push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag onPresident Joe Biden’s push to have Congress replenish wartime aid for Ukraine as part of a deal on border and immigration policy changes will almost certainly drag into next year.
Latino Democrats shift from quiet concern to open opposition to Biden's concessions in border talks
Read full article: Latino Democrats shift from quiet concern to open opposition to Biden's concessions in border talksProminent Democratic Latinos in Congress quietly raised concerns at first about negotiations between the Biden administration and a group of senators over border security and asylum restrictions.
Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
Read full article: Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aidTop Biden administration officials are trying to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies to cut crossings.
New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security
Read full article: New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border securityA deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden.
FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal
Read full article: FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry dealThe Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger.
Washington's center of gravity on immigration has shifted to the right. Can the parties make a deal?
Read full article: Washington's center of gravity on immigration has shifted to the right. Can the parties make a deal?Washington’s center of gravity on immigration has shifted demonstrably to the right.
Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil companySecurity filings show the Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades.
Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd
Read full article: Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32ndVice President Kamala Harris has set the record for the most Senate tiebreaker votes, topping a nearly 200-year-old mark by casting her 32nd to help confirm a new federal judge in Washington, D.
Klete Keller, Olympic gold medalist swimmer, gets 6 months in home detention for Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Read full article: Klete Keller, Olympic gold medalist swimmer, gets 6 months in home detention for Jan. 6 Capitol riotOlympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller has been sentenced to six months of home detention for joining the mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aid
Read full article: Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aidSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning that antisemitism in the United States has reached levels unseen in generations and called on his fellow Democrats to clearly condemn it.
Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise
Read full article: Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims riseDemocratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship.