Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) deleted controversial social media posts after facing an outcry from Democratic lawmakers who said his comments about the murder of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband were cruel, inflammatory, and inappropriate. Lee’s now-deleted posts on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account referenced the fatal Saturday …
Read More »Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert a Weekend Shutdown
The Senate on Thursday approved a stopgap extension of government funding through March 11, giving lawmakers three more weeks to work out a full-year spending deal. The vote was 65-27. With lawmakers racing this week to meet a Friday deadline — current funding was set to expire — and eager …
Read More »Bipartisan Group of Senators Want To Strengthen Congressional Power In National Security Matters
A bipartisan group of Senators revealed legislation to strengthen Congressional power regarding matters relating to National Security. The group wants to correct the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. The National Security Powers Act secures congressional authority in war powers, arms exports, and national emergencies. Under the …
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