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REVEALED: Secret Plan Lets Congress Flee D.C. in Mysterious "Public Interest" Scenario

REVEALED: Secret Plan Lets Congress Flee D.C. in Mysterious "Public Interest" Scenario

Christopher Sparks · January 10, 2025

In a move that raises eyebrows and questions, Congress quietly passed a resolution giving its leaders the power to relocate the entire legislative branch outside of Washington, D.C. at a moment's noti...

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Senator Seeks Funding for US Border Wall Construction

Senator Seeks Funding for US Border Wall Construction

Christopher Sparks · January 10, 2025

Senator John Barrasso [R-WY] has introduced a new bill, S.4392, titled the “Build the Wall Act of 2024,” aiming to reignite the contentious debate over the U.S. Southern Border Wall. The legislati...

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Project 2025 Unleashed: Congress Takes Aim at the Administrative State

Project 2025 Unleashed: Congress Takes Aim at the Administrative State

Christopher Sparks · January 9, 2025

On January 8, 2025, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at fundamentally restructuring the balance of regulatory authority in the federal government. The...

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Tunnels of Terror: How the U.S.-Israel Partnership is Fighting the Underground Menace

Tunnels of Terror: How the U.S.-Israel Partnership is Fighting the Underground Menace

Christopher Sparks · January 8, 2025

For decades, tunnels have been a shadowy threat lurking beneath the surface of Middle Eastern conflict zones. In Israel, these subterranean pathways, primarily constructed by groups like Hamas and Hez...

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Bill Allows AI To Perscribe Drugs

Bill Allows AI To Perscribe Drugs

Christopher Sparks · January 8, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ-1) has introduced HR 238, a bill designed to adapt federal regulations to the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Biden Signs Bill Renaming 14 Different Federal Buildings

Biden Signs Bill Renaming 14 Different Federal Buildings

Christopher Sparks · January 7, 2025

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 Supports Trump's Mass Deportation Plan with New Bill

Christopher Sparks · January 7, 2025

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

Congressman Andy Biggs Introduces Series of Bold Legislative Proposals in First Week of Congress

Christopher Sparks · January 5, 2025

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

Virginia Foxx: A Fall and a History of Controversial Legislation

Christopher Sparks · January 4, 2025

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.

Border Security vs. Tribal Sovereignty: The Debate Heats Up.

Christopher Sparks · January 4, 2025

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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