It’s politically toxic for Members of Congress to approve a pay raise for themselves. So, the House did the next best thing. It approved something that is kind of like a pay raise. But not…
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New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday criticized the ‘irresponsibility’ of the White House regarding immigration. The comments came during a press conference, where Adams complained his city has taken in a burden…
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AI requires ‘new generation’ of arms control deal to govern future warfighting, says Marine veteran lawmaker
A Marine veteran lawmaker says the U.S. should be pushing for a new international agreement to govern the use of artificial intelligence on the battlefield and believes it’s a ‘strategic mistake’ the Pentagon hasn’t started…
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Texas shooting suspect: Gov. Abbott, lawmakers respond after four-day manhunt ends with arrest
Several lawmakers from Texas took to Twitter to praise the efforts of a massive law enforcement task force Tuesday evening after they apprehended 38-year-old Mexican national Francisco Oropesa, who is accused of killing five neighbors…
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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, said Tuesday he will not run for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 despite calls from within his party to enter the race. Hogan, who served two…
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Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando announced Tuesday he is running in the 2024 election to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate, eyeing the seat being vacated by Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin. Jawando, a Democrat,…
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Pro-GOP super PAC targets Democrat Manchin for backing Biden’s marquee ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
EXCLUSIVE – There’s no letup in the Republican push to oust Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia in next year’s elections. An outside group aligned with longtime Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is targeting…
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‘Candy cops’: Food, beverage industry slam California bill that may change how favorite snacks taste
The food and beverage industry is fighting to kill a bill making its way through the California Legislature that critics argue could negatively impact the taste and cost of some of America’s favorite snacks. California…
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Will Hurd makes the case for his possible presidential run: ‘No one is taking on Trump effectively’
As he looks around at the actual and potential field of Republican presidential candidates, it appears former GOP Rep. Will Hurd of Texas doesn’t like what he sees. ‘The GOP will continue to lose to…
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California has joined with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion, as the state seeks…