Fate of Electoral Count Reform Act now tied to omnibus spending bill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are running out of time to pass legislation to close loopholes in the electoral vote-counting process before the end of the year, when Democrats will relinquish control over the House of Representatives, making it more difficult to pass.
Senate passes defense spending bill, sending it to Biden’s desk
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act on Thursday, sending the must-pass defense funding bill to President Joe Biden's desk.
Senate votes down Manchin permitting bill meant to speed infrastructure projects
The Senate voted down Sen. Joe Manchin’s amended permitting reform bill in a 47-47 vote Thursday evening, meaning that Democratic leaders failed to honor an agreement made to the West Virginia Democrat to secure his support for climate spending legislation.
White House says Biden has ‘done the work’ on securing the border
The White House said Thursday that President Joe Biden has put in “the work” on securing the border, despite record illegal immigration for much of his term, and challenged congressional Republicans to do the same.
Drug overdoses among teenagers have doubled in two years, CDC says
Drug overdose deaths among teenagers have doubled in the past two years, with fatal overdoses of fentanyl occurring at an even higher rate, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
WATCH: Professor says non-woke University of Austin has raised $100 million
A professor at the University of Austin claims the new school has raised more than $100 million from donors who agree with its mission.
US to expand combat training of Ukrainian service members
The Department of Defense announced an expansion of its training of Ukrainian forces, Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder announced from the podium on Thursday.
Social Security update: Increased SSI payment worth $914 to arrive in just 15 days
Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a payment of $914 on Dec. 30, making it the second SSI payment recipients receive this month.
NFL considering ejecting players for roughing the passer: Report
The NFL is currently discussing whether to change the penalty for roughing the passer and hitting a defenseless player to an ejection.
Dave Chappelle attacker receives 270-day jail sentence
The man who attacked Dave Chappelle at a Hollywood Bowl comedy performance was sentenced to 270 days in jail.
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