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Fetterman says U.S. must retake farmland from China, aligning with new Florida law
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said the United States’ adversaries, like the Chinese government, should own “zero” agricultural land in the country. Read More.
House Passes 45-Day Stopgap Funding Bill, Sending Measure to Senate Hours Before Shutdown Deadline
House sends short-term funding measure to Senate in bid to avoid government shutdown. Read More.
Senate advances shutdown-averting bill as GOP discusses changes
The legislation is unpalatable to House Republicans in its current form, due to the addition of Ukraine aid and its lack of border provisions. Read More.
Senate finds breakthrough on funding as government shutdown looms
Stopgap deal reached Tuesday is a big step forward, but hard-right House Republicans show little sign of relenting on budget Read More.
Governors Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom set date for Fox News debate
FOX News announced Monday that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will debate on Nov. 30 during the 9 p.m. show hosted by Sean Hannity. Read More.
Frankel, Mast offer contrasting viewpoints on Biden impeachment inquiry
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach, blasts the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, calling it Read More.
NJ Sen. Menendez and wife are indicted on bribery charges
The Senate Historical Office says Menendez appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to have been indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations. Read More.
House Republicans consider resolution to temporarily prevent federal shutdown
U.S. House Republicans are considering a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government for another month and avoid a government shut down. Read More.
Yellen sees ‘disconnect’ between economy’s performance, Biden polling
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she sees a “disconnect” between the good health of the U.S. economy and polling numbers that show many Americans fear a recession.
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Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'
The Americans released by Iran after being detained for years have arrived back home and declared, “Freedom!”. Read More.
DeSantis: Criminalizing women for getting abortions ‘will not happen in Florida’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that he does not support criminalizing abortion in his state. Read More.
AOC, other Dems drowned out by screaming protesters at NYC migrant crisis news conference
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and other Democrats were heckled Friday at a news conference in New York City regarding the migrant crisis there. Read More.
Mitt Romney to retire from Senate
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) announced Wednesday he will retire from the Senate at the end of his term, dealing moderate Republicans and those opposed to former President Trump a major blow.
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DeSantis Picks Up Support With Young Republicans - Places First In Nat'l Straw Poll
Governor Ron DeSantis is picking up support among younger Republican voters across the country, according to a new report. While former President Donald Trump Read More.
U.S. Sens. Scott and Rubio of FL want disaster relief dollars decoupled from Ukraine funding
When the U.S. Senate reconvenes next week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott says he’ll introduce legislation to ensure that disaster relief dollars are fully funded to help pay for damage from Hurricane Idalia — and not be linked to military funding for Ukraine. Read More.
