Congress advances bills targeting $186 billion payment problem
Congress moved this week on both sides of the Capitol to address a problem that has persisted for decades after a new report found... Read More.
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DHS shutdown ends after 76 days
After weeks of delay, the U.S. House on Thursday approved the Senate's legislation reopening the Department of Homeland Security.
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Farm bill passes U.S. House, heads to Senate for approval
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed the U.S. House Thursday in a 224-200 vote, a hopeful sign for America's agricultural... Read More.
U.S. House OKs Fetterman bill allowing SNAP to cover hot rotisserie chicken
A bill that would allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to buy hot rotisserie chicken is one step closer to... Read More.
Report: 10% credit card cap could cut off 64 million Americans, risk recession
A proposed federal cap on credit card interest rates could drastically reduce Americans' access to credit and hurt the U.S. economy, a new report... Read More.
WATCH: Trump ‘probably’ considering pulling U.S. troops out of Italy, Spain
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is considering removing U.S. military troops from Italy and Spain, due to the country's lack of assistance... Read More.
Teacher unions spent over $1B on political causes since 2015
National teachers unions have spent over $1 billion on political activity and advocacy since 2015, according to a new report by Defending Education.
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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.
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.
