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Biden Signs Bill Renaming 14 Different Federal Buildings
In a surprise move, President Biden signed 13 laws renaming post offices across the United States on January 2, 2025. This unusual flurry of legislative activity has raised eyebrows, with many specula...
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Senator Katie Boyd Supports Trump's Mass Deportation Plan with New Bill
Senator Katie Boyd has stepped into the national spotlight with her introduction of H.R. 29, the "Laken Riley Act," a bill that aligns closely w...
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Congressman Andy Biggs Introduces Series of Bold Legislative Proposals in First Week of Congress
In a striking start to the new Congressional session, Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5) laid an ambitious slate of bills on the House floor, targeting key issues ranging from immigration reform to co...
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Virginia Foxx: A Fall and a History of Controversial Legislation
Washington, D.C. — Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) made headlines today after suffering a fall during a routine event. According to reports from the News & Observer, the veteran congresswo...
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Border Security vs. Tribal Sovereignty: The Debate Heats Up.
Washington, D.C. — A newly introduced bill, the Congressional Border Security Assessment Act, aims to give Members of Congress and their staff access to Native American reservations along the U.S.-M...
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Biden Issues New Executive Order Honoring Jimmy Carter
In a profound tribute to one of America’s most distinguished leaders, the federal government will close all executive departments and agencies on January 9, 2025, in honor of James Earl Carter, Jr.,...
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Dr. Chen Confirmed as Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors
In December 2024, Dr. Chen was confirmed by Congress to serve as a director on the Amtrak Board of Directors, a position that underscores his extensive expertise in public policy, business, and academ...
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Recently Passed Bill Gives Trump Administration $60 billion To Tackle Illegal Immigration
The American Relief Act of 2025, spearheaded by Representative Tom Cole (R-OK), includes over $60 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations aimed at disaster relief ...
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The Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023
The "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023," introduced on March 9, 2023, by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), represents a decisive step in combating forced organ harvesting and human trafficking for the...
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What is Congress Doing About AI?
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into various sectors of society, Congress has introduced a plethora of bills aimed at addressing its ethical...
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