Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached. AAP · May 16, 2024
Michael Cohen Faces Defense Grilling At Trump Trial Donald Trump's former personal attorney, turned foe, Michael Cohen will undergo a grueling cross-examination Tuesday while senior Republicans increasingly politicize the trial by filing in to support the White House candidate six months before election day. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics To a significant extent, the House has become the testing ground for factional supremacy within the ranks of the Republican Party The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Trump Supports Vote To Kill Motion To Vacate In House Former President Trump supports unity in the GOP, praises Marjorie Taylor Greene, and warns against disunity within the party. Top News · May 8, 2024
House Votes To Keep Speaker Mike Johnson In Position Bipartisan decision in the House of Representatives to table resolution, allowing Speaker Mike Johnson to retain position. Top News · May 8, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Booed For Motion To Remove Speaker Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson sparked tensions and divisions in the House, reflecting broader political dynamics. Top News · May 8, 2024
"Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (Which Just Passed the House) Could Suppress First-Amendment-Protected Criticism of Israel HR6090, which passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, would provide, in relevant part, For purposes of this Act, the term "definition of antisemitism"— (1) means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance], of which the United States… Reason · May 3, 2024
Republican Rep. Greene Pushes Vote To Oust House Speaker Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's move to challenge House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership causes division within the GOP. Top News · May 2, 2024
Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package The fact that the omnibus aid bills package was passed with such strength in the Upper Chamber of Congress constitutes a key win for Joe Biden The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
All candidates for Georgia House of Representatives District 98 Democratic primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the May 21, 2024, Democratic primary election for Georgia House of Representatives District 98 — Incumbent Marvin Lim (D) and Jorge Granados (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for… Ballotpedia · Apr 26, 2024
US Rushes Ammo, Key Military Supplies To Ukraine The United States on Wednesday rushed to send ammunition, weapons and other war supplies to Ukraine, after President Joe Biden signed a much-delayed bill to support the country as it struggles to hold back Russian advances. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024
US President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid For Ukraine US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions. International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024
Biden Pledges Swift Weapons Delivery To Ukraine Days after the Republican-led House of Representatives cleared the aid -- part of a larger $95 billion package of assistance to allies including Israel and Taiwan -- the Democratic-controlled Senate followed suit, passing it with bipartisan support on a 79-18 vote. International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives Republicans blew years of potential authority by weak leaders surrendering to keep power. Axios · Apr 23, 2024
Top News · Apr 21, 2024 Democrats Support House Speaker Johnson Amid Controversy House Democrats offer support to Speaker Johnson amidst party tensions, adding complexity to Washington's political landscape.
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 Bill To Ban TikTok In US Moves Ahead In Congress The US House of Representatives approved a bill Saturday that would force the wildly popular social media app TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market.
France 24 · Apr 20, 2024 Bill to ban TikTok in US moves ahead in Congress The US House of Representatives approved a bill Saturday that would force the wildly popular social media app TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market.
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 Israeli Foreign Minister Thanks US House For Aid Package Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz expresses gratitude for US House passing aid package to Israel, hopes for strong bipartisan support in Senate.
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 House Passes .4 Billion Israel Security Supplemental Package House of Representatives passes Israel Security Supplemental providing .4 billion aid for defense and humanitarian support to Israel.
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 US House Passes Bills To Bolster Taiwan, Threaten TikTok Ban Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday quickly passed two key aid bills to counter China and bolster Taiwan while also threatening a ban on TikTok if it fails to divest from Beijing.
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2024 US House passes bill that could lead to total TikTok ban Bill – with updated language that extends deadline to a year for ByteDance to divest of TikTok – to go before Senate next week
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 House Passes Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Bill With Overwhelming Bipartisan Support The House of Representatives passed the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental bill with bipartisan support, allocating funds for countering China and supporti...
Top News · Apr 20, 2024 House Of Representatives Holds Rare Saturday Vote On Foreign Aid House of Representatives debates Speaker Johnson's foreign aid plan amid GOP divisions and bipartisan support.
International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024 X Owner Musk Says Opposed To US Ban Of Competitor TikTok Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress.
Top News · Apr 19, 2024 House To Vote On B Foreign Aid Proposal House of Representatives faces crucial vote on billion foreign aid proposal, highlighting bipartisan support and GOP opposition.