Political and Legislative
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Bipartisan Senate Plan to Avoid a Government Shutdown Hits Roadblock in the House
The House and Senate are pushing forward with their own, separate government funding plans on…
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President Biden to Give a Speech on Democracy in Arizona
President Joe Biden on Thursday will deliver the latest in a string of speeches about…
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Senate Panel Advances Marijuana Legislation in Historic Step
The Senate Banking Committee took a historic step Wednesday by advancing marijuana-related legislation to the…
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U.S. Allows Israel Into Visa-Free Travel Program
The U.S. has added Israel to its visa-free travel program, allowing Israelis to travel to…
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Senate Introduces a Bipartisan Short-Term Funding Bill to Keep the Government Open Through Nov. 17
Senate leaders released a short-term funding bill Tuesday — with four days left to avert…
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Supreme Court Rejects Alabama’s Bid to Use GOP-Drawn Congressional Map in Redistricting Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined requests by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by…
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New Jersey Senator, Bob Menendez, Refuses to Resign Following Indictment
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said Monday that he has no plans to step down and…
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U.S. Sanctions Several Russian and Chinese Companies Over Ukraine War Technology
The U.S. sanctioned several Chinese and Russian companies on Monday for allegedly supplying a blacklisted…
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House Republicans Prepare Four Spending Bills as Government Shutdown Uncertainty Grows
House Republicans will try to advance four party-line funding bills this week, though they would…
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Senate Democrats Increase Pressure on Speaker McCarthy to Avoid a Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is ramping up the pressure on Speaker Kevin McCarthy…
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