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Congress passes stopgap spending measure to dodge Friday shutdown threat

The House and the Senate have approved a short-term measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March.

WEKU

These lawmakers are still invested in banning congressional stock trades - Roll Call

An unlikely mix of members want to keep the effort alive. “Momentum hasn’t cooled,” says Rep. Abigail Spanberger.

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Republicans show willingness to compromise on border deal negotiations

Discover the ongoing border negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, and the potential for a bipartisan deal that could address border restrictions ...

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Biden Holds Tough Ukraine Aid Talks With US Congress Chiefs

Washington's vital military assistance for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion has dried up.

International Business Times

Biden meeting doesn’t change contours of debate over Ukraine, border - Roll Call

President Joe Biden met with House and Senate leaders to press for aid to Ukraine, but GOP pressure for tougher border policies remain.

Roll Call

Abandoning Ukraine now would be a grave mistake

The long-term cost of failure would be far higher than any short-term bill for aiding Ukraine now. Yet Republicans are holding up $61 billion in aid in exchange for major changes to immigration policy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rand Paul teases 2024 election announcement

‘I’ve stayed out of the Republican Presidential primary so far – but I’ve seen enough,’ Kentucky senator says

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What is a government shutdown and why do they happen?

House speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that yet another stop-gap funding deal could be needed to avert a partial federal outage as representatives return from recess with clock ticking

The Independent UK

D.C. Circuit Seems Skeptical of Trump's Alarmingly Broad Presidential Immunity Claim

As one appeals court judge pointed out, Trump's defense could literally let a president get away with murder.

Reason

GOP capitulates on border issue, risking permanent minority status

Join Chris Bedford and Ned Ryan as they discuss the immigration crisis and question Senate Republicans' commitment to the American people. A fiery conversa...

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Republicans are split on whether to endorse Donald Trump

The Maga faithful Senators have backed him. Others, not so much

The Independent UK

Congressional leaders announce an agreement on spending levels, a key step to averting shutdown

Money is set to lapse Jan. 19 for some agencies and Feb. 2 for others. The agreement is separate from the negotiations to secure additional funding for Israel and Ukraine.

Chicago Sun-Times

Enough with the Big Lie

There is no competing narrative for January 6

Salon

Trump remade the Supreme Court. Now it will determine his fate

From keeping Trump on the ballot, to his legal investigations to the abortion pill, the Supreme Court’s actions will shape Trump’s future

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The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it?

In the most powerful democracy in the world, two of its last four leaders have been chosen by a minority of voters. The US’s Electoral College system is now functioning far from how its creators originally intended, Gustaf Kilander writes

WEKU

A look back at some of the top political stories of 2023

From former President Donald Trump's historic mug shot to the House speaker drama, here are moments that captured the unprecedented political drama and other powerful moments that unfolded in 2023.

Reason

The D.C. Circuit Mulls Trump's Alarmingly Broad Claim of Presidential Immunity From Prosecution

His lawyers say no jury can ever consider charges based on his "official acts" as president, which include his efforts to reverse Joe Biden's election.

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Hemp gummies pose serious health risks for children nationwide

Discover the mounting concerns over accidental ingestion of cannabis-infused gummies made from hemp. Learn how parents can protect their kids and advocate ...

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Salon

Trump insists "I never read Mein Kampf!"

"I never read Mein Kampf!" Trump said as he warns migrants would bring "disease"

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Trump: Immigrants Poisoning America, Supported by Republican Senator

Get a dose of the absurd as we navigate the twisted world of politics, where a leading presidential candidate champions anti-immigrant sentiments while ign...

International Business Times

US Senate Leaders Say No Ukraine Aid Before Year's End

The Democratic and Republican leaders of the US Senate said Tuesday that Washington will not be able to approve new aid for Ukraine before year's end, as the two sides continue to seek a compromise.

Salon

Clarence Thomas' money woes revealed

Thomas pushed for higher salary — and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees

Roll Call

Senate passes NDAA, sending bill to House - Roll Call

The Senate voted to pass a final defense policy bill, setting up the sprawling, $886.3 billion measure for House consideration.

Roll Call

‘Overwhelm it with light’: Johnson talks antisemitism at menorah lighting

Congressional leaders presented a united front at the Hanukkah event at the Capitol, as lawmakers debate funding for Israel.

Roll Call

Zelenskyy makes one more push for aid before Christmas recess - Roll Call

In the U.S. to plead for aid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said congressional wrangling was inspiring "Putin and his sick clique.”

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