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Alford plea: Missouri congressman makes emphatic pitch for arrest of AG GarlandNews reports say it’s unlikely the House will vote to arrest Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress Friday, but a Missouri congressman has made a powerful… Read More
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Anti-Israel protestors targeting Hispanic, conservative members of Congress(The Center Square) – As anti-Israel protestors continue to harass a Hispanic U.S. senator in Texas, polls show Hispanic Americans support Israel, and Hispanic Texans are leaning more Republican than… Read More
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Missouri congressman calls for IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of People Media Project(The Center Square) – Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith, R-Missouri, recently sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting that the IRS revoke the… Read More
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‘Garbage’: As Congress fails to act, Missouri radiation victims’ hope for federal compensation runs out on FridayThe atomic clock is ticking down to Friday, as Josh Hawley waits for the House to start stirring. The 1990 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which… Read More
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Congress probes use of federal funds for antisemitic indoctrination, terrorism(The Center Square) – Congress’ probe into rising antisemitism on college campuses includes letters to the leaders of 10 prominent universities, with signatures led by a North Carolina congresswoman and… Read More
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New bill would have exposed alleged conflicts in Biden, Trump presidencies(The Center Square) – Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have faced ongoing ethics questions in recent years, but a new bill seeks to bring any such… Read More
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Senate proposal strips Hamas-sympathizing students of federal aid(The Center Square) – Legislation to “cut off federal aid for grown adults who are breaking our laws, spewing antisemitism, and openly embracing terrorists” has been proposed by a North… Read More
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Johnson sets up Ukraine showdown vote(The Center Square) – The U.S. House is expected to vote on funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan this weekend, a controversial climax to months of battling in both chambers. Read More
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Mayorkas impeachment trial process begins, Schumer expected to dismiss charges(The Center Square) – After calls by his Republican colleagues to hold a public impeachment trial of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., indicated he would… Read More
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Proposal: Retirement investment plans should stick to financial risk, return(The Center Square) – Environmental, social and governance policies in investments should be tied to financial risk and return, a federal proposal says. The Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act… Read More
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‘Classic case of projection’: Biden likely to blame GOP for his own failed policies in SOTU speech, Schmitt predictsPresident Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday should probably be renamed the Shift of the Blame address in the view of Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt. Read More
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Federal lawmakers call for permanent Daylight Saving Time(The Center Square) – Some lawmakers are once again calling on their colleagues to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Ahead of the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, U.S. Read More
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House passes short-term funding measure to keep government open(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding measure Thursday to keep the federal government open, just one day before the government was scheduled to… Read More
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McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican leader in November(The Center Square) – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Wednesday that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November, ending his record-setting tenure as the longest… Read More
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House, Senate at odds with impeachment and Ukraine funding(The Center Square) — The House and Senate have each passed major legislative achievements after weeks of internal battling, but both are unlikely to make progress in the other chamber. Read More
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U.S. Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid bill to Ukraine, Israel(The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after days of delay from Republicans who did not want to… Read More
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U.S. House begins debate on Mayorkas impeachment articles(The Center Square) – The U.S. House has begun debate on two articles of impeachment against U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis, with a vote expected… Read More
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‘Don’t fall for it’: Trump blasts Senate border bill(The Center Square) – Many Republicans already are criticizing a border bill expected to be voted on in the U.S. Senate. Former President Donald Trump blasted the proposed legislation Monday,… Read More
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Tax bill heads to Senate, faces uncertain future(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan tax bill with a vote of 357-70 late Wednesday, but that bill now faces an uncertain future in… Read More
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DOJ said to be probing St. Louis Rep. Cori Bush for possible improper payments for securityMissouri Rep. Cori Bush has called questions over her lavish spending on security – including on her future husband – “political attacks.” But now there appears to be… Read More