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After mass shooting, new speaker calls for prayer that 'senseless violence can stop' - Roll Call

New Speaker Mike Johnson, who has opposed gun control legislation, offered prayer Thursday as response to a mass shooter in Maine.

Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023

Senate leaders struggle to keep pace with ‘minibus’ amendments - Roll Call

The Senate is playing “whack-a-mole” trying to deal with amendments on a package of three fiscal 2024 spending bills.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2023

Biden, Congress mull supplemental funding for Israel - Roll Call

A possible Israel aid package could run up against debates over aid for Ukraine, with Congress divided over giving more assistance to Kyiv.

Roll Call · Oct 10, 2023

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US aid to Egypt under new scrutiny after Menendez indictment - Roll Call

An indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez of receiving bribes and using his position from 2018 to 2022 to benefit the Egyptian government.

Roll Call · Sep 28, 2023

Peace in Northern Ireland, war in Ukraine — and American football - Roll Call

Several lawmakers visiting the United Kingdom and Ireland said they will be attending the Navy-Notre Dame football game Saturday in Dublin.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

Limits of congressional power to regulate Supreme Court untested - Roll Call

Justice Alito's recent comments on congressional authority to regulate the Supreme Court started a flurry of conversation among experts.

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2023

Biden highlights solid backing from key Democratic factions

As he ramps up his reelection campaign, Joe Biden is relying on allies from across the Democratic coalition to help him win a second term.

Roll Call · Jun 20, 2023

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Disaster relief caught in the supplemental spending crossfire - Roll Call

With the ink barely dry on new budget caps in the debt ceiling law, lawmakers are already tied in knots over an emergency spending package.

Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023

Nonprofits, lawmakers worry end of Title 42 will strain resources - Roll Call

Many border nonprofits face significant resource constraints that could tighten when the Title 42 policy lifts this week.

Roll Call · May 8, 2023

Briefings on UAE-China ties revive lawmakers' worry about Mideast ally - Roll Call

Lawmakers sound alarm bells about signs that the UAE, home to a U.S. Air Force base, is deepening its ties with China.

Roll Call · May 2, 2023

Senator to pitch nearly $1 billion plan to fight fentanyl trafficking - Roll Call

Democratic Sen. Christopher S. Murphy will release a proposal Tuesday to direct more funding to border inspections and investigations.

Roll Call · May 2, 2023

Tensions appear on gun legislation after latest school shooting - Roll Call

Lawmaker tension boiled over as it became clearer that Congress would not act on legislation after another fatal school shooting.

Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023

Thoughts and prayers not enough, Senate chaplain says after Nashville shooting - Roll Call

The impasse on gun violence is no longer acceptable, Black said, urging lawmakers to 'try some different things.'

Roll Call · Mar 28, 2023

Proposed ATF budget runs into opposition from House Republicans

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s proposed budget increase for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in fiscal 2024 faces sharp opposition from many House Republicans who want to make cuts this budget cycle.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

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Roll Call · Mar 27, 2023

Republicans critical of Biden funding request for gun agency - Roll Call

President Biden’s proposed budget increase for the ATF faces sharp opposition from many House Republicans who want to make cuts.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse

WASHINGTON — Years-old sanctions on the Bashar Assad regime are receiving new scrutiny amid efforts to speed delivery of humanitarian aid to the tens of thousands of Syrians injured or displaced by this month’s devastating earthquake.

Roll Call · Feb 17, 2023

Sanctions waiver for Syria quake victims brings fears of abuse - Roll Call

Lawmakers and others are worried about easing sanctions on Syria after a devastating earthquake, fearing abuse of aid funding.

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Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023

FTC ban may be test of bipartisan opposition to noncompete clauses

WASHINGTON — A proposal from the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete agreements aims to correct what some say is a harmful power imbalance between companies and employees, an issue prominent enough to have won over some members of the typically pro-business Republican Party.

Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023

FTC ban may be test of bipartisan opposition to noncompete clauses - Roll Call

The FTC's proposed ban on noncompete clauses in workers' contracts may test the strength of bipartisan dislike of the clauses.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Hopes dim for quick omnibus spending passage amid Title 42 dispute

WASHINGTON — Senators left the Capitol late Wednesday as a partisan dispute over pandemic-era border restrictions snarled debate on the massive fiscal 2023 omnibus spending package.

Roll Call · Dec 21, 2022

Schumer: Senate closing in on omnibus amendments deal - Roll Call

Senators left the Capitol late Wednesday as a partisan dispute over pandemic-era border restrictions snarled debate on the omnibus.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

Allocations in hand, appropriators ready to wrap up omnibus spending package

WASHINGTON — Appropriations Committee leaders distributed spending allocations to their dozen subcommittees on Thursday, sources familiar with the talks said, one of the last steps before lawmakers and staff can finish drafting the sprawling omnibus package they plan to unveil Monday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022

One-week stopgap bill clears as appropriators work to close out omnibus spending package

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday cleared a one-week continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 23, as Appropriations Committee leaders distributed final spending allocations to their dozen subcommittees to ready a sprawling omnibus package they plan to unveil Monday afternoon.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022

Amid talk of generational change, Democrats eye committee leaders - Roll Call

House and Senate Democrats are weighing rule changes that would set limits for serving as committee leaders.

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