Senate Republicans and Democrats squared off on the Senate floor Thursday, blocking attempt after attempt to repeal or change a controversial law that would allow senators to sue for hundreds of thousands of dollars in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Social Security Administration touts major gains under Trump, says service ‘strongest in decades’
by adminThe Social Security Administration (SSA) sent a formal letter to Congress Thursday afternoon claiming that Americans’ benefits, processing times and service levels have improved under President Donald Trump this year. In the letter, Commissioner Frank…
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Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown
by adminSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Thursday that hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the government shutdown will receive bonus checks. TheDepartment of Transportation…
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Epstein files to go public as Trump says he signed law authorizing release of records
by adminPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday evening that he signed legislation greenlighting the Justice Department to release files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ‘I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL…
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GOP bill brewing in House to reform civil litigation sparks opposition from conservative groups
by adminRepublican legislation brewing in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing civil litigation transparency is sparking concern from some conservative organizations that fear it could chill donor participation and make it more difficult for Americans…
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Senators rail against ‘cash grab’ spending bill provision as House preps repeal vote
by adminThe Senate is once again finding a moment of bipartisan unity in its fury over a recently-passed law that would allow lawmakers to sue the federal government and reap hundreds of thousands of dollars in…
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A bid by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., to force a censure of her fellow House Republican and remove his committee assignments failed on Wednesday night. Mace introduced a censure resolution against Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla.,…
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House votes to repeal controversial Arctic Frost provision from government shutdown bill
by adminThe House of Representatives unanimously voted against a provision that allows Republican senators whose phone records were seized by former Special Counsel Jack Smith to sue the federal government. The provision was included in the…
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President Donald Trump made a point to shake the hand of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House Tuesday in a warm welcome — in contrast to former President Joe Biden, who…
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Senate unanimously agrees to send bill demanding Epstein file release to Trump’s desk
by adminNo Senate Republicans blocked an attempt to force a vote on a resolution that would compel the release of documents and files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., made good on…