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Recent developments indicate a complex interplay within the Republican Party regarding military intervention in Venezuela, with significant support for such actions among party members despite attempts to limit presidential authority... read more.
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, amid allegations of misleading Congress regarding renovation costs, raising concerns about the independence of the central bank under political influence... read more.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a delay in releasing records related to Jeffrey Epstein, citing the discovery of over a million additional documents, prompting calls for an independent audit from U.S. senators... read more.
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) initiated an extended speech in the Senate to address perceived threats to democracy posed by former President Donald Trump, drawing on his history of activism and the urgency of the current political climate... read more.
A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights the FDA's inadequate oversight of medical device recalls, raising significant public health concerns, particularly following the recall of Philips Respironics breathing machines linked to serious health risks... read more.
The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill mandating military aircraft to use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast technology to improve flight safety, following a deadly crash in Washington, D.C... read more.
The U.S. Senate voted against both Democratic and Republican healthcare proposals, leaving millions at risk of increased insurance premiums as subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire... read more.
Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed announced plans for oversight regarding U.S. military strikes on alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean, following reports of a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate all personnel aboard these vessels... read more.
The Senate has passed a bipartisan funding bill aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, while also including a controversial provision allowing senators to sue for damages related to unauthorized phone record searches... read more.
As negotiations continue to resolve a government shutdown that has lasted over a month, both parties are grappling with the implications of funding decisions on social programs and military spending... read more.
Senate Democrats have proposed a plan to reopen the government that includes a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, but Republican leaders have dismissed the offer... read more.