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Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only with help from Democrats who, in a rare move, supported the procedural vote amid opposition from a trio of hardline Republicans. The panel voted 9-3 to adopt the rule, which governs debate for the legislation, with Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.),…
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SCOTUS to discuss Kari Lake, Mark Finchem machine voting lawsuit. What happens next?
The U.S. Supreme Court set the duo's case for its conference schedule on Friday, when the justices will discuss cases and vote on which to add to their calendar.
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Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
The Senate advanced legislation Thursday that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans' civil liberties. The bipartisan legislation would reform and extend a section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702, which U.S. officials say is vital to preventing terrorism, catching spies and disrupting cyberattacks. A bill renewing the program passed the Ho
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Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. Experts say it looks bad.
Trump's campaign and affiliated committees have spent more than $800,000 at Trump properties since the start of 2023.
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