J. Williams

Biden’s Go-Ahead For Added Border Wall Draws Criticism From Democrats In Congress

US-Mexico border

Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix U.S. congressional Democrats are frustrated with the White House’s decision to allow for the construction of additional border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. “Walls don’t work. It’s that simple,” Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal of Washington state wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “If we really want …

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Scalise Withdraws From Race For U.S. House Speaker

Steve Scalise

Jennifer Shutt, Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise withdrew from the race for U.S. House speaker on Thursday evening, just one day after his colleagues nominated him for the role. “Our conference still has to come together and it’s not there,” Scalise told reporters. “I was very clear we …

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