Senate Passes Renewal Of Controversial Surveillance Law
The Senate reauthorized an anti-terrorism surveillance law just after midnight Friday, overcoming objections from lawmakers worried the revamp did not do enough to protect Americans’ privacy.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Ups Pressure on Johnson Amid Talk He’ll Seek Dems' Help
The right-wing backlash against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for supporting military aid to Ukraine intensified Thursday amid speculation he may rely on Democrats for help with both getting the aid passed and keeping his job.
Endgame Begins On Ukraine Funding Fight After White House Endorses Standalone Bills
Six months after it began in earnest, the fight on Capitol Hill over whether to send more help for Ukraine defend itself against an unprovoked invasion by Russia may finally be nearing an end.
Democrats Could Save Speaker Johnson — But Republicans Say That Would Doom Him
Faced with the possibility of a revolt within his own party if he allows a vote on helping Ukraine fend off Russia’s brutal invasion, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may need help from Democrats to keep his job.
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows He Won't Resign As Threat To His Gavel Grows
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), facing renewed threats to his leadership, said that he will not step down and that he sees himself as a “wartime speaker.”
House GOP Leaders Hope Separate Votes Are Enough To Unsnag Aid To Israel And Ukraine
Potentially breaking a months-long deadlock, House Republicans have a plan to move military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in the wake of this weekend’s massive attempted strike on Israel by Iran.
A Conservative Republican's Rise Is The Latest Sign Of Indigenous Political Power
It took Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) only about a minute to say all he had to say about becoming the most politically powerful Native American currently in elected office, and possibly the most powerful one since the 1920s.
Long-Neglected IRS Enjoying Cash Infusion Under Biden
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel may not expect taxpayers to actually enjoy dealing with the nation’s tax collection agency, but he thinks that it’s at least becoming much easier and simpler for them.