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Biden weighs border executive order as immigration approval rating hits 28%
President Joe Biden is considering an executive order that would restrict immigrants’ ability to apply for asylum if they cross the border illegally. CNN reported that the administration is considering using Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which was previously used under former President Donald Trump. According to the State Department, “INA 212(f)… -
Senators say WHO pandemic treaty could destroy innovation ecosystem
The World Health Organization is developing a pandemic treaty that it contends will help prevent pandemics and increase preparedness to save lives, reduce disease burden and protect livelihoods. The WHO said it’s doing this because the international community’s response to COVID-19 was a “catastrophic failure.” However, a bipartisan group of senators is telling the Biden… -
James Biden says Joe Biden didn’t know source of funds used to repay loan
President Joe Biden’s brother James spent hours testifying to the House Oversight and Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The closed door interview was part of the impeachment inquiry into the president. Republicans are trying to prove that Biden benefited from his family’s business dealings while he was vice president. “I have had a 50-year… -
Government shutdown just over a week away if Congress fails to act
A government shutdown could be just over a week away from Feb. 21. However, there isn’t much work being done to avoid a shutdown on Capitol Hill because neither chamber of Congress is in Washington. The Senate is out until Feb. 26 and the House is out until Feb. 28. There will be a partial… -
House votes to reauthorize bill making it easier to go after human traffickers
The House of Representatives passed the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in a landslide 414-11 vote. The bill was first signed into law in 2000, and with this reauthorization, the programs and funding associated with it will last until 2028. “This bill saves lives and it is a bipartisan cause,” Rep. Kathy Manning, D-N.C., said. “It is… -
Congress wants to give Americans $7 billion to help pay monthly internet bills
A program to help low-income Americans get internet access is running out of money. Now, Republicans and Democrats in Congress are actually working together to get more funding. Lawmakers introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, which would provide $7 billion to help Americans who live below the poverty line pay their monthly internet bill. … -
George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for airing prank Cameo requests
Former Republican Congressman George Santos filed a lawsuit on Saturday, Feb. 17, against Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly creating 14 prank Cameo requests and playing some of them on his show. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 and charged with federal fraud, identity theft and campaign finance violations, is suing Kimmel in federal court… -
Jordan seeks interview and audio recordings from Biden ghostwriter
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is asking President Biden’s ghostwriter to appear for a transcribed interview and hand over any transcripts or recordings related to his work on Biden’s memoirs. Author Mark Zwonitzer was put in the spotlight when special counsel Robert Hur submitted his final report to Attorney General Garland on Biden’s handling of… -
‘Broken beyond most means of repair’: 2 more GOP House chairmen to retire
The retirements in Congress are continuing, and this time it’s two high-ranking Republicans. House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., and the Chairman of the Select Committee on China Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., announced they won’t seek reelection this fall. Both lawmakers both said dysfunction is the reason why. Gallagher blamed career politicians. “The Framers intended citizens… -
Speaker Johnson says Suozzi victory is not a bellwether for November
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, giving Democrats another seat in the House of Representatives and further shrinking the Republican’s majority. Once Suozzi is sworn in, the House will have 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats. The new balance of power means Republicans will only be able to lose… -
Jeffries considers discharge petition to go around Speaker Johnson on foreign aid
The top Democrat in the House of Representatives said there are more than 300 bipartisan votes in the chamber to pass the $95 billion dollar foreign aid package the Senate approved Tuesday, Feb. 13. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to bring it up for a vote. “More than… -
Jordan, Comer want Biden-special counsel interview transcript
The chairmen of the House Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways and Means Committees are asking Attorney General Merrick Garland for the transcripts of President Joe Biden’s interviews with special counsel Robert Hur. On Thursday, Feb. 8, Hur submitted his final report on Biden’s handling of classified information found at his home and personal office. Hur’s team… -
Trump suggests making foreign aid a loan, Ukraine hawk Graham receptive
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package on a bipartisan basis Tuesday morning, Feb. 13. Twenty-two Republicans and all but three Democrats voted to send the package to the House where it will face an uncertain future. If signed into law, the bill will provide: “Finally, America led the way for freedom and…
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