Vulnerable Democrats want Biden's State of the Union to focus on border and economy
The political fate of many Democrats on Capitol Hill - especially those in competitive races this fall - could be tied to President Biden's this November.
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Senate GOP campaign arm urges candidates to back IVF after Alabama court ruling
The Senate Republican's campaign arm is counseling candidates to "clearly and concisely reject " any efforts to restrict access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments days after an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are considered children drove the issue into the 2024 campaign.
Border security dominates in New York special election to replace Rep. Santos
The special election to fill the remainder of the term of expelled New York Republican Congressman George Santoshas become the first test of the campaign strategy for Democrats in critical swing districts that could determine control of the House in November.
Negotiators release $118 billion border bill as GOP leaders call it dead in the House
After months of negotiations, a trio of Senate negotiators unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan agreement to overhaul some key Biden administration immigration policies. But the legislation is already hitting a brick wall in the House where GOP leaders are declaring it "dead on arrival."
Senate GOP blocks border bill, Democrats shift focus to Israel and Ukraine aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will move to a "Plan B" to move aid to Ukraine and Israel following the failure of a vote to start debate on a bipartisan border security package.
Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks
Top lawmakers on the Senate and House tax writing committees announced a deal on a temporary expansion of the child tax credit alongside a series of business tax breaks.
Top Congressional leaders prepare for votes on a stop-gap spending bill
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short term spending bill to give lawmakers more time to write and pass year-long spending bills. Several agencies and government functions are set to run out of funding at the end of the day on Friday.
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