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In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump
Five months after joining the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff delivered a floor speech on what he called “the top 10 deals for Donald Trump and…
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Video: What Happens When a Small Town Loses Its Radio Station?
Since Congress approved President Trump’s request to claw back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting, local stations in rural…
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Florida doctors aren't treating unvaccinated kids, surgeon general says
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is urging the passing of statewide legislation to minimize purported incidents of doctors rejecting…
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Minimum wage increase for 20 million proposed under new bill
House Democrats have introduced legislation to gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2030, seeking to improve pay for…
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House panel advances legislation to halt taxpayer dollars from flowing to the Taliban
A Republican-led panel advanced legislation that would stymie the flow of taxpayer dollars to the Taliban, despite opposition from…
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House panel to consider legislation that would halt taxpayer money flowing to the Taliban
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to consider legislation that would halt millions in U.S. tax dollars from flowing to the…
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Kill the Education Department — with Legislation
The United States won the space race and sent men to walk on the moon without a federal Department of Education. Source link
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California farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid crackdown on illegal immigration
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence…
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Rep. Luttrell proposes legislation to evaluate terrorist threats from post-Assad Syrian regime
A Texas Republican lawmaker is pressing the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate potential terrorist threats to the United States…
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House lawmakers push forward legislation to cut funding on animal testing abroad
House lawmakers introduce d bipartisan legislation Thursday that would eliminate U.S. funding of experiments on animals abroad. Source link
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With diminished clout, Californians in Congress struggle to counter Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON — California — the self-proclaimed liberal resistance to President Trump’s policies — has long had an outsize voice in the…
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Some Social Security recipients to get higher benefits under new bill
Proposed legislation in the U.S. Senate aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental…
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Florida introduces 10 new laws for 2025
A new year brings new laws, and several are set to take effect in Florida on January 1, 2025. At least 10 new laws will be introduced in…
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Column: This is the trouble with Elon Musk's debut as a federal budget negotiator
In the wake of a successful effort to kill a year-end spending bill and replace it with more limited legislation to keep the government…
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Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s parliament on Tuesday approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, a measure that is similar to…
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Georgia's ruling party introduces draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's ruling party on Tuesday introduced draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights. The proposals by the…
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Georgia plans anti-LGBT+ legislation
Following the adoption of a Russian-style law against foreign influence, the Georgian leadership also wants to restrict the rights of…