[ad_1] Washington — The Senate is convening as the 119th Congress gets underway on Friday, as a dozen new senators join the ranks of the Capitol’s upper chamber. With some coming from humble beginnings and others with decades in politics, the new Senate class features four Democrats and six Republicans hailing from Arizona to Pennsylvania.…
[ad_1] The House is expected to have 434 members present. The one seat expected to be vacant is that of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Members will be called individually and vote by calling out a name. To be reelected as speaker, Johnson will need a majority. The magic number isn’t set in stone, which is…
[ad_1] FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone FBI says New Orleans attacker likely acted alone 04:23 Washington — President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday, following the attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day that left at least 14 dead and dozens more injured. The White House…
[ad_1] President Biden announced Friday that he is blocking the $15 billion proposal by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel after a government panel recently failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal. Mr. Biden said his decision is aimed at protecting the nation’s security and infrastructure, as well…
[ad_1] A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating “net neutrality” rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration. In a published opinion, the appellate court in the state of Ohio said an order last year by the Federal Communications Commission “resurrected the FCC’s…
[ad_1] Washington — A new Congress is kicking off on Friday as Republicans take control of the House and Senate ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House later this month. And with their newfound control of both chambers, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address,…
[ad_1] Justice Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor Justice Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports 01:40 Washington — The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department, the judiciary’s policymaking body said Thursday. Thomas has agreed to…
[ad_1] President Biden is likely to announce a decision as soon as Friday on whether he will approve Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, according to people familiar with the process. The president has said in the past he opposed the deal, saying it was vital for U.S. Steel “to remain an American…
[ad_1] President Biden plans to add another national monument, this one near Joshua Tree National Park, and is making plans to travel to California in the coming days to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, according to people familiar with the matter. Some Native American tribes, environmentalists and members of Congress have been pushing Mr. Biden…
[ad_1] Washington — In the four years since the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, federal investigators have amassed troves of evidence leading to the arrests of more than 1,500 defendants. Still, one key aspect of an event tied to that day remains a mystery: the identity of the person who planted two pipe bombs…
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