Deirdre Walsh
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House set to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a path forward on aid to Ukraine and Israel after months of delay because of GOP divisions. Iran's attack on Israel increased pressure on Congress to act.
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House to consider foreign aid while Senate trial on Mayorkas is set to start
The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays. The Senate will begin impeachment proceedings for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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The House plans to hold separate votes on aid for Israel and Ukraine after delays
Aid for Israel became more urgent after the weekend's attack, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. After months of delays, he is also putting forward a bill that provide additional aid to Ukraine.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
It's the second time in less than a year that House Republicans have pushed to remove their elected leader.
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House passes bills to avert a government shutdown; package now heads to the Senate
The compromise would fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. The Senate now must approve it with less than a day before a midnight deadline to avoid a partial shutdown.
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Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress
Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has shifted since the war. GOP leaders are emphasizing their support for Netanyahu, and highlighting a divide among Democrats.
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Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next
The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on U.S. devices.
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House bill would force TikTok to divest from Chinese parent company or face a ban
The popular social media app launched a fierce lobbying campaign, arguing the bill violates free speech. Bipartisan supporters say Congress needs to step in because TikTok threatens national security.
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Mitch McConnell endorses former President Trump as GOP presidential nominee
The Senate Republican leader has consistently clashed with Trump, most forcefully after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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Senate GOP campaign arm urges candidates to back IVF after Alabama court ruling
Concerned Republicans are pointing to polling that shows an overwhelming majority of voters support access to fertility treatments. Reproductive rights are a leading issue in congressional races.