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EPA shielding how groups spent Biden’s cash bonanza for environmental justice

The Environmental Protection Agency is keeping Congress in the dark about how millions of dollars from President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus spending were doled out to environmental justice efforts, The Washington Times has learned.

December 8, 2023

Senate Democrats dig in against plans to stop the flow of illegal immigrants

Senate Democrats and Republicans talked past each other on Thursday about border policies, further lowering the prospects of a deal on war aid a day after President Biden's $110 billion request failed in the chamber.

December 7, 2023

South Carolina hopes Disney divestment sparks wave of states to combat woke agenda

South Carolina will divest its $105 million investment portfolio from the "happiest place on Earth" in the latest move by Republican officials against what they call Disney's woke liberal agenda.

December 7, 2023

Biden’s EV mandate rejected by House Republicans, moderate Democrats

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would block a proposed Biden administration rule to phase out the sales of new gas-powered cars to fight climate change.

December 6, 2023

Biden’s emergency war aid for Israel, Ukraine fails in Senate amid GOP demands for border security

President Biden's $110 billion national security spending package with aid for Israel and Ukraine was blocked by Senate Republicans on Wednesday after Democrats refused to beef up southern border security.

December 6, 2023

Senate Republicans erupt at Schumer over stalled border security talks

Tensions boiled over as the Senate headed toward Wednesday's vote on President Biden's $106 billion emergency aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

December 5, 2023

Capitol Hill gridlock rattles Ukraine: GOP demands plan for victory; Dems say it’s aid or defeat

Ukraine's prospects for victory over Russia hinge on the outcome of a bitter partisan battle playing out this week on Capitol Hill, top Ukrainian and U.S. officials said Tuesday, as both Kyiv and the Biden administration mounted a full-court press to convince skeptical Republicans to back another round of aid for Ukraine before it's too late.

December 5, 2023

Tommy Tuberville caves in, Pentagon wins abortion policy standoff

Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday dropped his nearly yearlong blockade against all military nominees below four-star promotions, greenlighting Senate confirmation of more than 400 promotions at the Pentagon.

December 5, 2023

White House won’t budge on U.S. border security to get its ‘urgent’ foreign war aid

The White House is trying to light a fire under Congress to pass $106 billion in war aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, but the emergency funding isn't dire enough for Democrats to cut a deal with Republicans on border security.

December 4, 2023

House Speaker rejects White House’s Ukraine aid plea until Dems ‘negotiate reasonably’ on border

House Speaker Mike Johnson responded Monday to pleas from the White House for more Ukraine funding by saying the emergency aid is a non-starter without stronger policies for the U.S. border.

December 4, 2023

White House warns Congress: Ukraine aid to soon run dry without more funding

The White House on Monday made its latest case to approve more Ukraine aid to combat Russia, telling congressional leaders that funding will run out by the end of the month.

December 4, 2023

Top House progressive says outrage in Israel-Hamas war should be ‘balanced’

A Sunday interview with House Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal quickly became tense when the discussion turned to condemning Hamas' sexual violence against women.

December 3, 2023

Chris Christie shrugs off weak poll numbers as ‘shooting in the dark’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday that polls shouldn't be taken at face value -- especially when they show the Republican presidential candidate trailing his opponents.

December 3, 2023

House intel panel chair: U.S. ‘very concerned’ Israel isn’t doing enough to protect Gaza civilians

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner said Sunday that U.S. officials have fears the Israeli government is not adequately trying to avoid civilian casualties in its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

December 3, 2023

DeSantis says GOP needs Obamacare alternative, will unveil ‘big proposal’ next year

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis advised his party on Sunday to come up with a health care alternative to Obamacare, adding that he will roll out his own proposal in the spring.

December 3, 2023

Ron DeSantis questions trajectory of Biden impeachment inquiry

GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Sunday cautioned House Republicans against formalizing their impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

December 3, 2023

Trouble for Senate Democrat: Jon Tester’s reelection race shift in GOP’s favor

Senate Democrats' path to keeping the majority became thornier Thursday with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifting the rating of Montana Sen. Jon Tester's seat from "Lean Democratic" to "Toss-Up."

November 30, 2023

Schumer gives GOP ultimatum for Tuberville to drop blockade of Pentagon nominees

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer warned Republicans on Thursday the clock is ticking for Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end his hold on hundreds of military promotions over the Pentagon's abortion policy.

November 30, 2023

Senate Democrats’ demands to attach strings to Israel aid is the latest hangup for the stalled bill

A growing number of Democrats on Capitol Hill want to impose conditions on a proposed $14.3 billion for Israel to fight Hamas terrorists.

November 30, 2023

No free rides: States squeeze money out of EV owners to replace lost gas-tax revenue

The owners of electric vehicles face expensive speed bumps as an increasing number of states tack on costly registration fees to recoup lost gas-tax revenue.

November 29, 2023