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US lawmakers react to joint US-Israel strikes on Iran
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (1602+ words) Some members of Congress were notified of the strikes beforehand After an overnight joint operation by the armed forces of the United States and Israel on Iran, U.S. lawmakers woke up to an unsteady situation unfolding in the Middle East. Iran…...
Will your travel plans be impacted by the looming government shutdown? DHS officials weigh in
2+ week, 3+ day ago (361+ words) Congress faces a deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with potential impacts on airport security and disaster relief if a deal is not reached by Saturday. Congress is approaching a funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security,…...
News We Love: Students help rebuild dog day care after fire
3+ week, 6+ day ago (349+ words) Students from Belton High School in Missouri are putting classroom lessons into action by helping rebuild a dog day care damaged by fire. The work is part of a hands-on program that teaches students real-world job skills through construction and…...
Justice Department expects to release its Epstein files soon, top officials say
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (424+ words) Top Justice Department leaders said in a court filing Tuesday they expect to release the department's Jeffrey Epstein-related files "in the near term." Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New…...
House to vote on pay raises for troops as part of $900 billion defense bill
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) The House is expected to vote on a $900 billion military bill that includes a pay raise for troops and demands increased Pentagon accountability. The House is set to vote on a $900 billion military bill that outlines Pentagon spending, includes a…...
The House voted to release the Epstein files. Here's how each member voted
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) House passed a bill 427-1 ordering the Justice Department to release all unclassified records in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation The House, in a near-unanimous vote, passed a bill ordering the Justice Department to release the full case files in the investigation…...
Senate looks to move 'quickly' after House overwhelmingly backs Epstein files bill
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (453+ words) The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein case files, but the decision still requires Senate approval and the president's signature, with the Justice Department having the final say on what will be made public. Senate Majority…...
Rep. Clay Higgins was the only person to vote against the release of the Epstein files. Here's why
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) A Louisiana lawmaker was the only person to vote against the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Department of Justice to publicly release its files on convicted…...
Trump changes stance as House poised to vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) The House is poised to vote on a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, with President Trump indicating he would sign it if passed. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote…...
Speaker Johnson says House will vote next week on whether to release Epstein files
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (159+ words) We're going to put that on the floor for a full vote when we get back next week," Johnson said. Speaker Mike Johnson announced to reporters on Wednesday that he will put a bill compelling the Department of Justice to…...