Congress extends govt. surveillance powers for 45 days
The U.S. House has adopted a short-term extension of FISA Section 702, buying lawmakers more time to hammer out reforms to the controversial federal... Read More.
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Mills drops out of Maine U.S. Senate race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced she would suspend her campaign in the race for U.S. Senate on Thursday.
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern submit new merger application
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted a new merger application to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that would create the country's first... Read More.
New Jersey sued over ICE mask ban
The Trump administration is taking New Jersey Gov. Mikkie Sherrill to federal court over newly signed legislation banning ICE agents from wearing masks during... Read More.
House passes funding for ICE, CBP, tee up DHS reopening
The U.S. House of Representatives, in a 215-211 vote, approved on Wednesday a budget resolution that would fund immigration enforcement until the end of... Read More.
Florida poised to flip 4 U.S. House seats with new map
Florida is poised to flip four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to Republican following Wednesday's approval in a special session of the... Read More.
Energy industry insiders advise lawmakers on supporting AI growth, protecting ratepayers
Energy industry experts testified before Congress about what lawmakers should include in legislation looking to support the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence while protecting... Read More.
WATCH: Students see tuition as a good investment despite loan debt, survey says
Federal student loan debt is nearing $1.7 trillion, as more than 70% of graduates are not working in their degree field. Yet 72% of... Read More.
Pentagon seeks $1.5 trillion as Iran war costs hit $25 billion
The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday to approve the largest military budget in American history, a $1.5 trillion request that would increase defense... Read More.
Feds charge Sinaloa governor, others with running drugs to US
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday unsealed charges against the sitting governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former officials, alleging they took... Read More.
