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Biden hails NYC rail tunnel as boon to Amtrak, transit riders

President Joe Biden heralded work on the Gateway tunnel project, a massive rail infrastructure initiative he said would improve travel for workers heading across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.

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Sen. Chuck Schumer demands FTC crackdown on assault weapons marketed to kids

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats are demanding that the Federal Trade Commission clamp down on a gun manufacturer for marketing a mini assault-style rifle to children.

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Biden has never been under more pressure from Congress to ban TikTok

The growing clamor in Congress to completely ban the popular social media platform TikTok in the U.S. raises the stakes for the Biden administration, which is in the late stages of reviewing the security risks of the app.

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GOP congressman says to not ‘buy a boat’ when asked about plan to hike sales tax

Democrats have criticised the proposal from the Georgia Republican to eliminate the income tax in favor of a national sales tax

The Independent UK

LZ Granderson: Challenging Kyrsten Sinema makes the primary so wild that national Democrats will just stand back

I first heard rumors about Rep. Ruben Gallego challenging Sen. Kyrsten Sinema within small political circles in Arizona last summer. Liberal discontent for Sinema reached my ears much earlier. Years ago.

Los Angeles Times

Biden to meet with Democratic leaders as debt showdown looms

President Joe Biden will host the Democratic congressional leaders at the White House

The Independent UK

Sen. Schumer calls for federal probe into ‘dangerous’ marketing of JR-15 rifle to children

The feds should investigate rifles “insanely being marketed to children,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.

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AR-15 style rifle marketed for children showcased at Las Vegas gun convention: ‘Despicable’

A prominent gun convention began Tuesday in Las Vegas, less than 3 miles from the site of America’s deadliest shooting, with organizers welcoming thousands of visitors, hundreds of suppliers and a firearm marketed at children.

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NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announces 2024 reelection campaign

NEW YORK — New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has said she will run next year for her third full term, pledging to stage a sturdy campaign capable of boosting the state’s Democrats in down-ballot races.

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Republicans launch investigations into Biden’s handling of classified papers

House judiciary committee makes announcement after special counsel appointed to look into the case

The Guardian - US

Democrats plan defense as Republicans ramp up investigations into president and Hunter Biden – as it happened

House judiciary committee Republicans announce their own investigation into president’s classified documents

The Guardian - US

Sen. Chuck Schumer backs special counsel in Biden documents case

Sen. Chuck Schumer said Friday he supports the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents tied to President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service

Republican-controlled House pushes for new abortion restrictions

Bills not expected to advance in Senate but underscore Republican majority’s legislative priorities ahead of 2024 election

The Guardian - US

Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority

House Republicans are trying for early action on abortion now that they are in the majority

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Republican Mitch McConnell breaks US Senate leadership record

McConnell has become the longest serving Senate leader in the chamber’s history as the 118th US Congress convenes.

The Independent UK

McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power

Democrats will again claim the Senate majority on Tuesday, but much of the chamber’s focus is on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell becomes the longest serving Senate leader in history

Reason

Rand Paul Complains That Democrats Squandered Their Opportunity To Enact Marijuana Reforms

The prospects in the next session, when Republicans will control the House, are iffy.

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Biden builds a judicial legacy with diversified federal courts

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are transforming the federal courts at a blistering pace and creating an unrivaled legacy of diversity that will redefine the federal bench for a generation.

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Editorial: World Trade Center Health Program is left short by Senate shenanigans

Like the Afghan Adjustment Act that we lament, the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act also fell out of the Senate’s $1.7 trillion omnibus bill as senators wrapped up for the year. The $3.6 billion measure is needed to shore up the World Trade Center Health Program, providing…

Reason

Why Take Responsibility When You Can Blame Somebody Else?

The year’s highlights in buck passing feature petulant politicians, brazen bureaucrats, careless cops, loony lawyers, and junky journalists.

Chicago Sun-Times

2022: A year in which public figures brought their A blame

For many politicians, bureaucrats, cops, lawyers and journalists, the buck didn’t stop anywhere.

Tribune News Service

‘Remarkable legacy’: Harry Reid still influences Nevada's political landscape

LAS VEGAS — One year ago this week, Nevada’s most powerful federal representative died, but he still continues to play a major role in Silver State politics.

The Independent UK

After Jan. 6: Congress born of chaos ends in achievement

The 117th Congress opened with the unfathomable Jan. 6, 2021, mob siege of the Capitol

The Independent UK

House tees up final vote for $1.7 trillion spending bill

The Democratic-led House is moving toward passage of a $1.7 trillion government spending bill

Reason

The Failure To Enact Marijuana Banking and Crack Sentencing Reforms Is a Window on Congressional Dysfunction

Although both bills have broad bipartisan support, they never got a vote in the Senate and were excluded from the omnibus spending bill.

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