House Passes Bill to Expedite Weapons to Israel
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Assistance Support Act on Thursday, pushing President Biden to send weapons to Israel more quickly.
Senate Passes $105 Billion Bill to Boost Air Travel Safety and Customer Service
The Senate passed a $105 billion bipartisan bill to improve air travel safety and customer service.
U.S. Moves to Ban Russian Uranium Imports
In a bid to further pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Russian uranium imports.
House Freedom Caucus Sets Conditions for Funding Baltimore Bridge Rebuild
The House Freedom Caucus is shaking things up with their demands for funding the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek Legislation
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to cut the standard U.S. workweek from 40 to 32 hours over four years, without reducing pay.
Rand Paul Challenges TikTok Ban Bill
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is opposing a unanimous passing of a bill, requiring Democrats to spend more time on it before a roll-call vote.
Trump Warns Against TikTok Ban, Citing Concerns Over Facebook's Dominance
Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the proposed ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Monday.
U.S. House Pushes for TikTok Divestment
The U.S. House of Representatives is speeding up a vote next week on a bill that would force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok within six months or face a U.S. ban.
US House Passes $467.5 Billion Spending Package Amid Looming Shutdown Threat
The US House of Representatives passed a $467.5 billion spending package to avoid a government shutdown, covering various sectors like agriculture and veterans' affairs.
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Urging ByteDance to Divest TikTok Over National Security Concerns
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to push China's ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.
Congress Considers Reversal of Safety Regulation Affecting Young Truck Drivers
Congress appears ready to reverse a safety regulation that has hindered younger drivers from participating in a trucking program, as outlined in a bipartisan budget bill.
Senate Democrats Raise Concerns Over Bipartisan Border Negotiations and Asylum Policy Changes
Sen. Alex Padilla, along with nine other Senate Democrats, is expressing concern about the direction of bipartisan border security negotiations, which are crucial for passing an emergency foreign aid package.
New Bill Seeks Congressional Input on Federal AI Implementation and Safety Standards
A new bill in response to the White House's executive order on AI has been introduced, aiming to provide Congress with input on the federal government's implementation of AI systems.
House Republicans Demand Answers on Delayed Small Business Tax Credit Claims Processing
House Republicans are pressing the IRS for answers regarding the delay in processing new claims for the pandemic-era small business tax credit known as the employee retention credit (ERC).
Government Shutdown Looms as Senate and House Clash Over Funding Bill
The United States is facing the possibility of a government shutdown as Congress has until midnight on Saturday to pass a new budget.
McCarthy's Rejection of Senate Funding Bill Raises Shutdown and Credit Downgrade Risks
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has rejected a Senate stopgap funding bill, thereby escalating the risk of a fourth partial U.S. government shutdown in a decade.
Buttigieg Warns of Airline Disruptions Amid Government Shutdown Threat
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a warning about potential airline disruptions if Congress fails to pass funding bills or reach a short-term resolution before the looming government shutdown deadline.
The Federal Government Faces Shutdown: Implications, Impact, and What Comes Next
If the federal government shuts down on October 1, it will disrupt various services, impact workers, and cause political turmoil as House Republicans demand deep cuts in federal spending.
House Passes Bill to Counter California's EV Mandate
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which aims to prevent the EPA from allowing California to limit the sale or use of new internal combustion engine vehicles.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Faces Congressional Scrutiny Amid Infrastructure Debate
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been actively promoting the Biden administration's infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing the progress made on various projects, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).