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Biden says he’ll sign foreign aid bill Wednesday after Senate passage: President Biden praised the Senate after the chamber passed a $95 billion emergency ...

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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.

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Entergy Louisiana customers to pay more to fund $2B grid-hardening plan. See details.

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Apr 24

Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform

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Apr 25

Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024: It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares ...

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Apr 22

Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News

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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.

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Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...

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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Senate poised to pass bill that could ban TikTok : The Senate is poised to pass a bill as part of a broader foreign aid package that could lead to a ban on the ...

thehill.com/policy/technology/4616071-senate-poised-to-pass-bill-that-could-ban-tiktok/

Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil

The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.

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Trump seeks to blame Biden for potential TikTok ban: Former President Trump is casting blame on President Biden for legislation that could potentially ban TikTok ...

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

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Ukraine aid vote: US House of Representatives to vote on critical $61bn package - BBC News

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Apr 24

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...

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Billie Eilish, Dave Mathews, Lorde Among 250 Artists Addressing Ticket System Reform

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Apr 25

Derek Carr says the new Saints offense is going to 'look different.' He's excited.

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More Gulf wind energy projects on the way, top U.S. officials say at New Orleans conference

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Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu

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Apr 21

Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...

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Earth Day: How to grocery shop to avoid 'pointless plastic': Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets, they’re bagged or ...

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

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In Gretna, Louisiana, a Traffic Stop Can Lead to One Charge After Another: Gretna, Louisiana, brings in more money through fines and fees than some larger cities ...

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NFL-bound Taliese Fuaga says Oregon State ‘is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life’

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Thunder vs. Pelicans: Predictions, odds, TV schedule for NBA Western Conference series

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Bennett says House might be ‘putting division behind us’ after foreign aid bill: Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Michael Bennett is a Senator ...

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Apr 25

Ray Nagin. Les Miles. Ronald Greene. How public records unveiled largest cover-ups in Louisiana.

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Apr 13

What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.

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Apr 16

MPs to vote on Rishi Sunak's smoking ban bill: Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco ...

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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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FISA renewal bill clears procedural hurdle in the Senate as deadline nears: A bill that reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ...

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Apr 25

New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports

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Apr 21

Louisiana’s flagship university lets oil firms influence research – for a price: Louisiana State University allowed Shell to influence studies after a $25m ...

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Did Louisiana singers on 'The Voice' make it to the Top 12? Here are the results.

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Man who fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith after a car crash gets 25 years in prison

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Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons: The former chair of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee introduced a bill Friday ...

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Do petrochemicals play a role in Louisiana's super bright sunsets? Curious Louisiana

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Apr 22

House Approves $95B in Foreign Military Funding, Incl. Another $26B for Israel: On Capitol Hill, the House has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for ...

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At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

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Apr 26

Film industry makes a cautious comeback in Louisiana, but new strikes may be on the horizon

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White House opposes stand-alone Israel aid bill following Iranian attack: The White House said Monday it would not support a stand-alone bill only providing aid ...

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Apr 19

Have you seen more alligators along I-10 in Louisiana? Here's why and what to do.

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New Orleans is most expensive US city for the 2024 Taylor Swift Eras Tour, study says

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US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel: Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President ...

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Louisiana House advances state budget cutting teacher pay, early childhood cash; see details

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Abortion ban: Arizona lower house in favor of repeal: The House of Representatives of the US state of Arizona has voted in favor of repealing an almost complete ...

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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights

The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.

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Georgia foreign agents bill draws protesters onto the streets: Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.

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Apr 19

Disney shocks the Dooky Chase family at their New Orleans restaurant. Here's the big news.

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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...

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Carnival Liberty will set sail from New Orleans this summer with new lounge, more upgrades

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Someone spiked the strawberry lemonade at Jazz Fest, and it was an inside job: If you’ve been around the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival a few times ...

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How New Orleans got its iconic blue and white street tiles: Curious Louisiana: Everyone loves the antique blue and white tiles that mark the street corners in ...

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Apr 14

Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...

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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...

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Apr 18

Senate advances spy powers bill amid huge surveillance fight: Now Senate leaders have to navigate a slew of amendment requests, particularly on warrant ...

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Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains

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Apr 20

Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for protecting life’

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Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House: Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of ...

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Louisiana's alarming infant mortality rates spur push for home visits, Medicaid revamp

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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details. The U.S ...

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Ministers spoil for a public scrap over Rwanda bill: The government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers to Africa.

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Women deserve equality of opportunity: We must support biological female athletes

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Apr 22

‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks is married: Actor Christina Hedricks wed her partner of four years George Bianchini in New Orleans on Saturday.

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Saints hero Steve Gleason unveils the art he's creating with help from AI technology

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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...

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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support

Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.

The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.

The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.

The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.

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Republicans Want to Take Away Child Workers' Lunch Breaks: A bill being considered in the Louisiana legislature was proposed by a local Republican lawmaker.

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Apr 19

New Orleans Four Seasons in financial trouble that could result in a sale, documents say

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Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey

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Marc Broussard's tour adds shows in Lafayette, New Orleans and Baton Rouge this fall

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US priest accused of raping teen in 1975 not fit to stand trial, psychiatrists say

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Trump, Johnson to tout bill to prevent noncitizen voting: Report: Former President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are teaming up to promote a bill to ...

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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.

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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...

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Use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine: Currently, the U.S. has frozen Russian assets valued at $60 billion. If the U.S. government were to seize these assets ...

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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans

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Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, New Orleans R&B singer, dies at 87: New Orleans R&B singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry has died at age 87. In 1956, he recorded “Ain’t Got ...

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Apr 24

Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California

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NFL Draft profile: Should the Saints replace WR Michael Thomas with LSU's Brian Thomas?

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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...

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Impatience over stalled tax deal grows in Senate: Supporters of a bipartisan tax deal that sailed through the House in January are growing impatient as the ...

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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on foreign aid: It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a ...

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Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill amid pressure from hardliners: Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series ...

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House advances revised FISA bill after floor revolt, teeing up final vote: The House advanced a bill Friday to reauthorize the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance ...

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Biden’s bull’s-eye on gun loophole: Background checks are needed on every weapon sale

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