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Senate passes $95 billion package sending aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key hurdle: On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year ...
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U.S. Capitol Police hires prosecutors to investigate threats against lawmakers: The U.S. Capitol Police has hired attorneys to help investigate threats made to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/us-capitol-police-hires-prosecutors-investigate-threats-lawmakers-rcna147221
Md. leaders seek Baltimore bridge money Biden promised on Capitol Hill: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and the state’s congressional have a closed-door a strategy ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/09/wes-moore-baltimore-bridge-congress/
Why right-wing Republicans are blocking the reauthorization of FISA: GOP infighting continues on Capitol Hill as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to rally his ...
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NTSB chair Homendy set to face Senate questions on Key Bridge collapse : Jennifer Homendy is appearing before the Senate for a renomination hearing ...
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The Quest to Find and Identify Missing Persons: Researchers are testing eDNA as a tool to locate lost soldiers’ remains. Can the approach one day help solve ...
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6.8 magnitude earthquake registered near Mariana Islands; so far no tsunami threat issued
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Senate passes government funding legislation, averting a partial shutdown: The Senate passed a government funding package early Saturday morning ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
CNMI: Memorial for Navajo code talkers and Saipan scouts: A memorial court of honour, for the Navajo code talkers and the Marianas marine scouts will soon be ...
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Lauren Boebert 'Insulted' by Students Confusing Her for Nancy Pelosi: The congresswoman said she might need more Botox after a group of students at the Capitol ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-insulted-students-confusing-her-nancy-pelosi-1882684
March Madness: A Fed Meeting and Budget Games on Capitol Hill Make for an Unpredictable Week
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Hunter Biden associates to testify in House impeachment hearing: Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis are scheduled to testify.
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House Republicans’ report contradicts witness account of Trump’s wheel-grab: Report includes White House employees’ January 6 testimonies that dispute former ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Insistent on Capitol Visit, Driver Testifies
- The driver of former President Trump’s car on Jan. 6 disputed claims of Trump trying to take control of the car, while affirming Trump's insistence on joining his supporters at the Capitol.
- The driver confirmed details about Trump's insistence to go to the Capitol and his lack of concern about the crowd.
- Emphasis was placed on Trump persistently demanding to go to the Capitol even after returning to the White House, supported by Engel and Ornato.
- Additional details in the transcript reveal Trump's frustration with Pence and his focus on crowd size during his speech.
State of the Union live updates and analysis: Biden addressing the nation in prime time
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Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Fed Rates Latest: Powell Is About to Double Down on No Rush to Cut: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to double down on his message that there’s no ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-02/fed-rates-latest-powell-is-about-to-double-down-on-no-rush-to-cut
Representative James Comer has a heated exchange with a reporter asking him to provide what evidence the Republicans have on Joe Biden ... Show more
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Confirms Father's Dinner with Business Partners
- Hunter Biden confirmed key facts in the impeachment case against his father, Joe Biden, including attending dinners with his son's foreign business associates while vice president.
- He verified that Joe Biden mixed with businessmen from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine at Cafe Milano in 2014 and 2015, including Vadym Pozharskyi from Burisma Holdings.
- Additionally, Hunter acknowledged that his father joined dinners with Russian billionaire Yelena Baturina and Kazakhstani businessman Kenes Rakishev, providing financial benefits.
- During his testimony, Hunter Biden emphasized that he never received money from Yelena Baturina and declined to disclose further details about other business dealings, including with Chinese companies.
McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
bostonherald.com/2024/03/05/mcconnell-weighs-endorsing-trump-its-a-stark-turnaround-after-the-jan-6-2021-attack/
Quick Glance: McConnell Backs Trump
- Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for the presidency in a surprising turn, despite prior criticism and accusations following the Capitol attack.
- McConnell declared his support after Trump's Super Tuesday wins brought him closer to the GOP nomination.
- McConnell's endorsement lends institutional legitimacy to Trump's presidential candidacy and may sway other skeptical Republicans to fall in line.
- Despite past differences and criticism of Trump's behavior, McConnell announces his support for Trump, emphasizing the successes of their collaboration.
TikTok Prompts Users to Call Congress to Fight Possible Ban: Many Capitol Hill offices were inundated with phone calls after TikTok urged users to tell their ...
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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November, the Kentucky Republican announced on the Senate floor Wednesday ... Show more
AOC and Other Democrats Urge Biden to Call for a Ceasefire at the State of the Union
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Nine college students opened up to U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week, saying they have been living in fear over the rise in antisemitism on university ... Show more abcnews.visitlink.me/hRUAxS
Biden's brother James appears for GOP interview as FBI informant's arrest casts new doubt on impeachment
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November, the Kentucky Republican announced on the Senate floor Wednesday ... Show more
Quick Glance: Sen. McConnell Stepping Down as Republican Leader in November
- Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step down from that position in November.
- McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision in the Senate.
- His choice signifies a significant shift in ideology within the Republican Party.
- McConnell cited the recent passing of his wife's youngest sister as a moment of reflection.
Speaker Mike Johnson once again stuck in the middle as funding deadline looms: If there is a master plan to keep the government funded through March 1 ...
cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/mike-johnson-government-funding/
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How Trump Turned Conservatives Against Helping Ukraine: The GOP’s transformation is on full display at a CPAC gathering: “The war is the fault of the U.S..”
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Leader of a US Pacific territory tells of ‘lonely’ pivot away from China amid a dire economic crunch
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2024 daylight saving time: What to know: As daylight saving time starts Sunday, San Antonio will lose an hour, adding more sunlight during the evenings.
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Congress implodes as Senate border bill, Mayorkas impeachment collapse: This week has revealed new depths to the dysfunction on Capitol Hill.
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The GOP had a no good, very bad day on Capitol Hill after their push to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas went up in flames.
Kari Lake assails Joe Biden on the border, secures support from a top GOP senator
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America’s Congress does not have a reputation for productivity, but its failure to authorise more aid for Ukraine is unusual even for the underachievers on ... Show more econ.st/49cc0Ww
Why the Border Deal Never Stood a Chance: Immigration politics have long been toxic on Capitol Hill, and the looming Trump-Biden rematch made compromise even ...
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Kevin McCarthy cracks the door open to future run for office in rare Capitol Hill visit
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On Capitol Hill, Roger Marshall is sporting Chiefs’ red. And listening to ‘Tay Tay’
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Capitol Hill Leaders Secure Funding Deal, Postpone Shutdown Threat To March : Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill successfully brokered a deal Wednesday to ...
benzinga.com/government/24/02/37378205/capitol-hill-leaders-secure-funding-deal-postpone-shutdown-threat-to-march
Capital One Prepared to Pay More Than Expected to Fix Discover: Capital One Financial Corp. predicted the time and expenses needed to fix Discover Financial ...
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Democrats Call for Halt to Capital One-Discover Deal
- Thirteen top Democrats in Congress called on the Biden administration to reject the merger between Capital One and Discover, citing concerns over reduced customer choice and high fees.
- The proposed merger would create the largest credit card lender in the U.S. by combining Capital One's banking and card businesses with Discover's assets.
- Under the strong leadership of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Democrats also urged a reevaluation of the government's lenient approach to bank mergers to curb consolidation in the financial industry.
- The pressure on Capital One and Discover to gain approval from federal regulators highlights the political challenge they face, with Democrats pushing for the merger to be blocked and future harmful deals to be prevented.
UK Defense Secretary Shapps urges US Congress to approve aid for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/29/uk-defense-secretary-shapps-urges-us-congress-to-approve-aid-for-ukraine/
Kemp signs Georgia budget with Capitol Hill renovation, record new spending: Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record midyear budget Thursday that would pay for massive ...
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Capitol Hill office visits: A new centre of power in the making: Closing of ranks between Raila and President Ruto triggers debate of yet another Handshake.
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Is US President Joe Biden capable of holding office?
US Representative Ronny Jackson, former physician to three US Presidents, explains why he thinks not ... Show more
Ukrainian woman fights on after 65 days in bomb shelter with baby: Standing up on a stage nearly two years from the date she began hiding under a bunker in ...
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SUP Chairman, Hagginson Kwein W. Kwein Speaks To The Media On National And Campus-Based Issues
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OKC music venue Resonant Head celebrates recording studio history in Capitol Hill District
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Exclusive: Biden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey 'without delay'
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Quick Glance: US Approves Multi-Billion Dollar F-16 Sale to Turkey
- The US also greenlit the sale of 40 F-35 fighter jets to Greece, totaling $8.6 billion.
- Turkey finally ratified Sweden's Nato membership after over a year of delay, causing friction within the alliance.
- According to US Senator Ben Cardin, Turkey's F-16 purchase approval is tied to their endorsement of Sweden's Nato accession.
- Last year, the US sanctioned the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, upon completion of Ukrainian pilots' training.
Fake Biden robocall alarms Capitol Hill but it's unclear if Congress will act: The fake Joe Biden robocall in the New Hampshire primary has Congress worried ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/fake-biden-robocall-alarms-capitol-hill-unclear-congress-will-act-rcna135248
Capitol Hill GOP unease lingers about Trump’s march to nomination: A growing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill are lining up behind former President Donald ...
cnn.com/2024/01/16/politics/republican-reaction-trump-iowa-win/
Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
In 2024, Congress needs to stop bickering and start working : A 2024 in/out list for lawmakers is not hard to conceive — and it’s short, too.
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/lawmaker-news/4423833-in-2024-congress-needs-to-stop-bickering-and-start-working/
Hunter Biden Appears on Capitol Hill as House G.O.P. Votes for Contempt: The House Judiciary Committee voted to approve a contempt of Congress citation of ...
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden's Unexpected Appearance at Congressional Contempt Hearing
- Hunter Biden made a personal appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning to attend a congressional committee hearing accusing him of contempt of Congress.
- He was accompanied by attorneys Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris.
- Biden and Republicans are at odds over whether he should testify behind closed doors.
- Biden's surprise appearance comes a day before he is due to address separate tax charges in Los Angeles, and is the latest in an escalating back and forth between himself and House Republicans.
Country Singer Jelly Roll Testifies On Capitol Hill About Fentanyl Crisis 'Crippling Our Nation'
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Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit
cnn.com/2024/01/10/politics/hunter-biden-contempt-vote-committees/
Boeing CEO to meet with senators amid 737 Max 9 grounding: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will visit Capitol Hill this week to meet with a ground of senators as the ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/boeing-ceo-meet-with-senators-amid-737-max-9-grounding
Christopher Worrell, Jan. 6 Rioter Who Fled Arrest and Faked Overdose, Given 10-Years
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Quick Glance: Proud Boy Member Sentenced to 10 Years After Fleeing Jan. 6 Conviction
- Proud Boys member convicted in Jan. 6 case gets 10-year prison sentence after triggering six-week manhunt by fleeing.
- Christopher Worrell, 52, arrested at home in Naples over six weeks after cutting off ankle monitor and disappearing.
- Washington judge convicted Worrell in May for assaulting police during Capitol attack on Jan. 6.
- Worrell arrested while attempting to covertly return home, according to FBI Tampa field office at time of arrest.
Utah wants to pick and choose federal laws to ignore. Why that’s not as impossible as it sounds.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/01/27/utah-wants-pick-choose-federal/
Paid articlePaid Reporter Asks Mike Johnson Point Blank: Is Biden’s Presidency ‘God’s Will’: A Capitol Hill journalist put him on the spot.
thedailybeast.com/reporter-asks-mike-johnson-point-blank-is-bidens-presidency-gods-will
Ben & Jerry’s Calls for Ceasefire; 100+ Mennonites Arrested for Protesting Gaza War on Capitol
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Hunter Biden’s trip to Congress shows split between his team, White House: Hunter Biden’s trip to Capitol Hill this week is shining a bright light on how Hunter ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4405848-hunter-biden-white-house/
House GOP feud reignites as Johnson caught between warring wings: House Republicans hoped to turn over a new leaf in the new year. But they returned to the ...
cnn.com/2024/01/10/politics/house-republican-conference-issues/
Quick Glance: Moderate Democrats' Stand with Speaker Mike Johnson
- Certain Democrats are ready to support the new Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in case of an attempted ousting by the conservatives.
- The anonymous support pledge from moderate Democrats means Johnson’s speakership is much more secure than previously thought.
- Some party members have threatened a motion to vacate, aiming to force a vote to depose the speaker.
- Greene and other conservatives have pressured Johnson to retract his deal with Schumer.
"Kids are really getting hammered with mental health issues," Sen. Peter Welch says as tech CEOs are set to testify on Capitol Hill tomorrow ... Show more
Doors have officially opened and people are making their way in to Nashville's Big Bash!!
If you're planning on heading downtown for the big event ... Show more www.newschannel5.com/nashville'sbigbash2024
World-renowned ski mountaineer, environmental activist running for Utah’s open Senate seat
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Hackers bring AI chatbots to Capitol Hill to showcase cybersecurity issues: Roughly 100 lawmakers, congressional staffers and others got a taste of how secure ...
axios.com/2024/01/16/ai-security-hackers-capitol-hill
Quick Glance: New Developments in AI: Opportunities and Risks
- Recent advances in AI have garnered global attention.
- Leaders from OpenAI and Microsoft were significant at the World Economic Forum.
- World leaders emphasize the geopolitical importance of AI and stake positions on its regulation.
- The European Union has developed the world’s first comprehensive rules for AI.
Protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza shouted over congressional speakers at an event on Capitol Hill Friday marking three years since the Jan. 6 attack.
Progressives Vote “No” on $78B Bill That Trades Corporate Tax Breaks for Reduced Child Tax Credit
democracynow.org/2024/2/1/headlines/progressives_vote_no_on_78b_bill_that_trades_corporate_tax_breaks_for_reduced_child_tax_credit
“President Zelenskyy is essentially a puppet of the neocons in the White House"
This is how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded when we asked about the US' ... Show more
'There's a really strong case': Tennessee Attorney General sues the NCAA over unfair NIL deals
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Private interests ask for more Utah taxpayer money to ‘roller fell’ forests, lobby against wolves
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Paid articlePaid Letters on political parties' candidates, Capitol Hill High School, Ten Commandments, education
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Donald Trump’s followers on Capitol Hill are already disrupting Ukraine’s war effort by blocking US aid - but what will happen if Trump wins the presidential ... Show more #fyp #trump #donaldtrump #america #usa #ukraine #putin
Crypto Lobbying Over Stablecoin Bill in US Congress Jumps: Lobbying over new guardrails for crypto stablecoins jumped for most of 2023, part of an overall surge ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-20/stablecoin-bill-push-unleashes-crypto-lobbying-cash-in-us-congress
Is the FBI treating Donald Trump's case differently from other similar cases involving classified information?
Here is what the former US Attorney General ... Show more
Donald Trump’s followers on Capitol Hill are already disrupting Ukraine’s war effort against Vladimir Putin’s Russia by blocking US aid - but what happens if ... Show more
Why is cell signal so bad in some Denver neighborhoods?: Denver residents in several areas experience spotty cell phone reception and coverage on Verizon ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/31/bad-cell-service-denver-neighborhoods-capitol-hill-central-park/
Armenian Parliament Member Arthur Khachatryan Raises Artsakh's Return, Armenia's Security, Azerbaijani Accountability in Capitol Hill Policy Discussions bit.ly/4beZlDL
This is what martial law under Trump would look like: Military-grade weapons used on protestors, detention camps and a shutdown of the free press are all tactics ...
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Paid articlePaid Many members of the U.S. House of Representatives are headed for the exits. And some have cited their frustrations with Capitol Hill as a major reason why ... Show more abcnews.go.com/538/recent-wave-house-retirements/story
House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry: The House voted along party lines to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
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Hunter Biden, Defying Deposition Subpoena, Again Offers Public Testimony: The president’s son appeared at a news conference at the Capitol as House investigators ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/13/us/politics/hunter-biden-impeachment-testimony.html
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024
- Hunter Biden suddenly in the media spotlight as a key figure for the 2024 presidential election.
- Refusing to testify privately, Hunter Biden makes a surprise public speech instead.
- In his speech, Hunter Biden emphasizes his father's lack of financial involvement in his business.
- Republicans plan investigations and impeachment proceedings against the Bidens for the 2024 presidential election.
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