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US Senate confirms billionaire businessman Stephens as ambassador to Britain
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens to be ambassador to Britain, backing ...
Welcome back, Congress
In today’s edition … Congress is back in town … Corporate tax cuts on the chopping block … Canadians head to the polls … The ...
U.S. Representative Angie Craig announces run for U.S. Senate in 2026
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will face off against current Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the Democratic Primary to replace outgoing U.S. Senator Tina Smith in 2026.
Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month
Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal ...
Live updates: Peace talks continue in Ukraine-Russia war; Congress tries to pass Trump’s agenda
The United States continues to facilitate peace negotiation discussions between Russia and Ukraine, but top U.S. officials, including President Trump, warned that if substantial progress is not ...
Thune says Senate ‘ready to help’ with Russia sanctions if peace talks falter
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) predicted “broad support” for a bipartisan sanctions bill cosponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 55 others.
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US Congress unlikely to back a Greenland invasion, top Democrat says
COPENHAGEN, April 25 (Reuters) - The United States Congress is unlikely to support any invasion of Denmark's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland, the top Democrat in the House of ...
Automaker alliance urges Congress to kill California plan mandating emission-free vehicles
California's waiver under the U.S. Clean Air Act, adopted by 11 other states, would require 80% of new car sales by 2035 to ...
White House threatens veto over Senate challenge to Trump’s trade measures
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) plan a Senate vote to terminate the national emergency declared by Trump that underpins his tariff policy.
What to know as Congress starts working on Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
WASHINGTON – It was tricky enough for Congressional Republicans to get to this point: After weeks of negotiating a blueprint ...