Politics Apr 23 WATCH: Senate passes military aid to Ukraine and Israel The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden.
Politics Apr 23 $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan up for Senate vote after months of delay Congressional leaders had to navigate strong opposition from a growing number of conservatives who question U.S. involvement in foreign wars and argue that Congress should be focused instead on the surge of migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Politics Apr 20 Possible U.S. TikTok ban clears House vote, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a priority for President Joe Biden with broad congressional support for Ukraine and Israel, fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled in…
Politics Apr 20 Senate passes renewal of key U.S. surveillance program just after midnight deadline The legislation approved 60-34 with bipartisan support would extend for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. It now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law.
World Apr 18 Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Politics Apr 17 WATCH: Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial on his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border.
Politics Apr 16 WATCH: House of Representatives delivers Mayorkas articles of impeachment to the Senate The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing a trial on allegations that he has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce immigration laws.
Politics Mar 25 TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled TikTok's extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake.
Politics Mar 23 Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package overnight, ending partial shutdown threat The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now…
Politics Mar 19 Trump is making Jan. 6 a key element of his campaign for president Having previously vowed to pardon the rioters, he promised to help them “the first day we get into office.”…