Congress ignores looming shutdown to focus on tax cuts, agency layoffs
Trump and Republican congressional leaders could fumble their way into a prolonged and painful shutdown of the federal ...
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Congress, not POTUS, decides on government spending — how ‘power of the purse’ works
BECAUSE OF THE Trump administration’s efforts to cut staff and spending, Congress’ “power of the purse” has been in the news ...
Funding proposal in Congress could expand police use of drones in Southern California
The legislation also would help subsidize purchase of drones from domestic manufacturers, which can be more expensive than ...
A Compliant Congress Earns High Marks, but Probably Not for Long
A major public poll indicates that Americans’ approval for Congress has soared, powered by a surge in positive assessments by ...
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Women hold steady at 28% of 119th Congress, reflecting slow but steady gains
Women make up 28% of voting members in the 119th Congress, a figure unchanged from the previous session but significantly ...
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Women account for 28% of lawmakers in the 119th Congress – unchanged from the last Congress
Women make up 28% of voting members in the 119th Congress – on par with their share in the last Congress, but a considerable ...
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding ...
U.S. seems to have one branch of government: Trump subdues Congress and courts | Letters
The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue: The end of checks and ...
Murkowski urges Congress to "stand up" and assert authority if Trump withholds funding
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen.
Shashi Tharoor's growing rift with Congress brass sparks speculation
Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, has shown signs of growing dissatisfaction with the party, citing a leadership gap ...
Absence of a leader within Kerala’s Congress, says Tharoor; CPI(M) backs him
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he was available for the party if it needed him. But if it did not need his services, he said ...