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White House, Democrats Reach Funding Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office says Democrats will back short-term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue.
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Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Launches Bid for Florida US Senate Seat
Retired Army officer Vindman started a Democratic bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody, who is serving out Marco Rubio’s term.
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Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate demand limits on ICE patrols, stricter oversight, and unmasked agents before backing Homeland Security spending bill.
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Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a spending package after Democrats opposed funding for DHS.
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Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Democrats have demanded that DHS funding be separated from the package and that changes be made to immigration enforcement practices.
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Kid Rock Urges 10 Percent Cap on Ticket Resale Price Hikes at Senate Hearing
The southern rocker tells senators that fans shouldn’t have to max out their credit cards to see their favorite artist.
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Democrats Unveil Proposal for DHS Changes as Funding Deadline Approaches
‘Our caucus is united, is unified over three main legislative objectives,’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers Probe Ford Over Chinese Battery Partnership
The automaker is leveraging a partnership with CATL, which was included in the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies in 2025.
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Rubio Reports Good Progress With Post-Maduro Venezuela
Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration considered the possibility of civil war and mass migration from Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
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As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
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Florida GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan Announces Retirement
‘After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life,’ he said.
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Malliotakis Appeals NY Court’s Order to Redraw Congressional District
The congresswoman has asked for a stay of the ruling by Feb. 10, else she will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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White House, Democrats Reach Funding Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office says Democrats will back short-term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue.
|
Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Launches Bid for Florida US Senate Seat
Retired Army officer Vindman started a Democratic bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody, who is serving out Marco Rubio’s term.
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Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate demand limits on ICE patrols, stricter oversight, and unmasked agents before backing Homeland Security spending bill.
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Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a spending package after Democrats opposed funding for DHS.
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Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Democrats have demanded that DHS funding be separated from the package and that changes be made to immigration enforcement practices.
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Kid Rock Urges 10 Percent Cap on Ticket Resale Price Hikes at Senate Hearing
The southern rocker tells senators that fans shouldn’t have to max out their credit cards to see their favorite artist.
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Democrats Unveil Proposal for DHS Changes as Funding Deadline Approaches
‘Our caucus is united, is unified over three main legislative objectives,’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers Probe Ford Over Chinese Battery Partnership
The automaker is leveraging a partnership with CATL, which was included in the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies in 2025.
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Rubio Reports Good Progress With Post-Maduro Venezuela
Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump administration considered the possibility of civil war and mass migration from Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
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As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
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Florida GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan Announces Retirement
‘After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life,’ he said.
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Malliotakis Appeals NY Court’s Order to Redraw Congressional District
The congresswoman has asked for a stay of the ruling by Feb. 10, else she will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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