Republicans, Democrats at odds over IVF bill
Senate Democrats voted Tuesday in favor of S 4445, filed by U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL, which refers to “reproductive technology treatments or procedures ...'
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Veteran funding bill clears U.S. House
A plan to cover a $3 billion budget shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs cleared a significant hurdle on Tuesday night.
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Fed announces cut to federal interest rate
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%.
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Department of Justice files $100M lawsuit for Baltimore bridge collapse
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit in Maryland against the owners of the cargo ship Dali that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key... Read More.
Marylands Rep. Andy Harris tapped as chair of House Freedom Caucus
The U.S. House Freedom Caucus chose Maryland Rep. Andy Harris as chairman following the resignation of outgoing Virginia Rep. Bob Good.
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Georgia poll shows Republican unity; candidates statistically tied
Former President Donald Trump remains statistically tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in only the second Georgia poll since last Tuesday’s presidential debate.
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Cruz: Hate manifesting right here during hearing on campus antisemitism
At a Senate Judiciary hearing on “the tide of hate crimes in America,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, blasted pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for allowing antisemitism to skyrocket... Read More.
Report of explosives found near Trump rally false, police say
The Nassua County Police Department debunked in a statement Wednesday morning initial media reports that explosives were found at a Trump rally.
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FACT CHECK: Senate Dems say they voted for pro-IVF bill that doesn’t mention IVF
U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for a bill claiming it protects in vitro fertilization (IVF). Because 44 Republicans voted against it, multiple media outlets claimed they oppose... Read More.
Illinois families could benefit if school choice bill in U.S. House passes
Congress is considering school choice legislation that could help Illinois families after the state’s Invest in Kids Act expired last year.
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