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U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats
Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote on the spending bill, which aims to lower health care costs, address climate change, and revise the tax code.
U.S. Senate Democrats’ climate, health and energy bill clears first hurdle to passage
The 51-50 vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie, cleared the chamber to debate and vote on amendments to the measure.
Federal officials declare a public health emergency for monkeypox
The declaration means the federal government can more quickly assist states with distributing vaccines and conducting testing and public health campaigns.
U.S. House passes ban on assault weapons after spate of gun violence
The push for banning semi-automatic firearms came after they were used in mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden is fully vaccinated against the virus and has twice received booster doses.
Progressives renew call for U.S. Supreme Court expansion after abortion rights decision
A group of House Democrats want more justices added to the U.S. Supreme Court following the high court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Courts take the lead role as U.S. immigration policy remains in limbo
WASHINGTON — Eighteen months into the Biden administration, immigration reform has stalled despite campaign promises to reform the system, with the most recent movement on immigration policy doled out by the U.S. Supreme Court and in lower federal courts. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a 5-4 decision on June 30 that […]
U.S. House panel presses gun makers to testify before Congress
WASHINGTON — The chair of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Thursday said she has requested that CEOs of three gun manufacturing companies appear before Congress to testify at a hearing later this month on gun violence. Chair Carolyn B. Maloney of New York said she has asked for appearances by Marty Daniel of […]
Congress sends Biden historic gun safety legislation, with GOP support
Congress on Friday cleared the most comprehensive federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years
U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights in striking down New York concealed carry law
The court ruled that New York’s concealed carry law violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution
U.S. Senate moves forward on gun safety legislation
The bill could become the most comprehensive federal gun safety legislation in years.
U.S. Senate GOP leader McConnell ‘comfortable’ with framework for gun control bill
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he is comfortable with the bipartisan deal Senate Democrats and Republicans struck on gun control legislation, signaling that he will join in passing a bill when it comes to a vote. “For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework,” the Kentucky Republican said during a […]