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2023-10-20 17:17:45
by Dan McCue
Third Time Not the Charm for Jim Jordan

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed for a third time to secure enough Republican votes to become the speaker... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, failed for a third time to secure enough Republican votes to become the speaker of the House on Friday, as even more members of his party appeared to abandon him. In the end the... Read More

2023-10-20 15:37:14
by Dan McCue
Biden Seeks Billions to Support and Bolster Israel, Ukraine and Border Security

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden sent a supplemental funding request to Congress Friday morning, seeking more than $75 billion in... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden sent a supplemental funding request to Congress Friday morning, seeking more than $75 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, while also asking for a significant, multibillion-dollar investment in security at the southern border... Read More

2023-10-20 13:52:28
by Dan McCue
Jordan Vows to Press On in Quest for Speakership

WASHINGTON — A determined Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, vowed Friday to continue his quest to be the next House speaker,... Read More

WASHINGTON — A determined Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, vowed Friday to continue his quest to be the next House speaker, telling reporters gathered in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol Friday morning that a third vote was imminent and... Read More

2023-10-19 21:26:18
by Dan McCue
FCC Votes to Advance Bid to Restore Net Neutrality

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to proceed with a proposal to restore net neutrality and at... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to proceed with a proposal to restore net neutrality and at the same time, potentially, broaden the agency’s reach. The 3-2 party-line vote — with all Democratic commissioners voting in favor... Read More

2023-10-19 20:27:33
by Jesse Zucker
Eight Bad Eye Habits and How to Prevent Them

WASHINGTON — Walk down any street in Washington, D.C., and you’ll see historic buildings, unique homes, people from around the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Walk down any street in Washington, D.C., and you’ll see historic buildings, unique homes, people from around the world, parks, nature, restaurants from all cultures and more. You can thank your healthy eyes for allowing you to take... Read More

2023-10-19 20:25:39
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Told China’s Artificial Intelligence Represents a Threat to US

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts urged a congressional panel Thursday to act quickly to keep pace with threats posed by China’s... Read More

WASHINGTON — Cybersecurity experts urged a congressional panel Thursday to act quickly to keep pace with threats posed by China’s development of artificial intelligence. The alternative is a U.S. military, business community and technology sector that fall far behind China’s... Read More

2023-10-19 20:21:03
by Dan McCue
North Carolina Republicans Unveil New Congressional Maps

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican state legislators in North Carolina unveiled two new congressional maps on Wednesday, both of which, according... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican state legislators in North Carolina unveiled two new congressional maps on Wednesday, both of which, according to critics, appear to ensure the GOP will pick up seats in Congress after the 2024 election. At present, the... Read More

2023-10-19 17:14:28
by Dan McCue
Jordan Floats Empowering 'Temporary' Speaker, but GOP Hardliners Shoot Down the Proposal

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand... Read More

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand the powers of Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., so the chamber could get back to work while Rep. Jim... Read More

2023-10-19 15:09:54
by Dan McCue
Trump Confidante Powell Strikes Plea Deal in Georgia Elections Case

WASHINGTON — Attorney Sidney Powell, a high-profile member of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle and well-known conspiracy theorist, pleaded... Read More

WASHINGTON — Attorney Sidney Powell, a high-profile member of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle and well-known conspiracy theorist, pleaded guilty Thursday morning to six misdemeanor counts of conspiracy related to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election... Read More

2023-10-18 21:39:19
by Dan McCue
Protestors Decrying Gaza Conflict Stage Demonstration in Cannon Building

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and... Read More

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and were arrested after they refused to stop demonstrating inside the Cannon Rotunda. Demonstrations are not allowed inside congressional buildings, and... Read More

2023-10-17 22:04:31
by Dan McCue
Jordan Loses First Vote in Bid to Become Speaker

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217 votes he needed to become the next House speaker Tuesday, after 20 members of his conference broke ranks and voted... Read More

2023-10-17 22:03:38
by Tom Ramstack
Senators Want Federal Legislation to Reform College Sports Abuses

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee won agreement Tuesday from some college athletic officials that federal legislation might be needed to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee won agreement Tuesday from some college athletic officials that federal legislation might be needed to halt abuses of student athletes. They contribute to a $16-billion-a-year industry but often receive little compensation for their efforts and... Read More

2023-10-16 20:26:30
by Dan McCue
HHS, Pfizer, Reach Agreement to Ensure Access to Paxlovid

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that it has reached an agreement with Pfizer... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that it has reached an agreement with Pfizer to ensure continued patient access to the antiviral Paxlovid as it prepares to transition the COVID treatment to the commercial... Read More

2023-10-16 20:02:44
by Dan McCue
California’s Newsom Signs Historic Wave Energy Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law last week directing the California Energy Commission to evaluate... Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law last week directing the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility, costs and benefits of using wave energy and tidal energy in the state. Introduced by Democratic state Sen.... Read More

2023-10-16 20:01:24
by Dan McCue
North Carolina Joins Mid-Atlantic Effort to Assess Offshore Wind Opportunities

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has joined a regional effort undertaken by its fellow mid-Atlantic states to assess the region’s... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has joined a regional effort undertaken by its fellow mid-Atlantic states to assess the region’s existing offshore wind capabilities and identify supply change investments to most effectively leverage the resources. The initiative, called the “SMART-POWER... Read More

2023-10-16 19:58:53
by Dan McCue
BOEM Moving Ahead With Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale

NEW ORLEANS — Federal regulators with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management are moving ahead with a Gulf of Mexico... Read More

NEW ORLEANS — Federal regulators with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management are moving ahead with a Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale despite the fact it remains the subject of ongoing litigation. At present, the plan is... Read More

2023-10-16 18:17:16
by Dan McCue
Judge Imposes Narrow Gag Order in Trump Jan. 6 Case

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written attacks on Special Counsel Jack Smith, his staff, witnesses and potential witnesses in his election conspiracy case. In handing down... Read More

2023-10-16 14:15:18
by Dan McCue
Kucinich Out as Robert Kennedy Campaign Manager

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out... Read More

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out as campaign manager for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and will be replaced by Kennedy’s daughter-in-law. The announcement of the campaign... Read More

2023-10-13 20:56:33
by Dan McCue
Feds Award Colorado $17.2M in Grid Aid, Support for Microgrid Study

WASHINGTON — The Colorado Energy Office and Department of Local Affairs will share in $17.2 million from the Department of... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Colorado Energy Office and Department of Local Affairs will share in $17.2 million from the Department of Energy intended to help them improve the reliability of the state’s electric grid, while also supporting a major study of... Read More

2023-10-13 20:55:16
by Dan McCue
Now It’s Jim Jordan’s Turn: Can He Secure the Votes to be Speaker?

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he now faces the same question that ultimately pushed Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., out of the race. Can he garner... Read More

2023-10-13 20:54:06
by Dan McCue
Biden Announces $7B Investment in Regional Hydrogen Hubs

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden used a trip to Philadelphia today to tout his economic record and announce his administration... Read More

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden used a trip to Philadelphia today to tout his economic record and announce his administration is investing $7 billion to launch seven regional clean hydrogen hubs across the nation. In a statement released before his... Read More

2023-10-13 20:53:04
by Tom Ramstack
New Jersey Senator Menendez Denies Foreign Bribes After Second Indictment

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., responded to another indictment filed against him Thursday with more denials as the calls among his fellow Democratic lawmakers for him to resign become more emphatic. The indictment unsealed by the Justice Department... Read More

2023-10-13 18:21:33
by Dan McCue
Georgia Rep to Challenge Jordan for Speaker

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim... Read More

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio to be the next House speaker. Scott, whose Georgia district runs down the middle of the state, from... Read More

2023-10-13 16:03:40
by Dan McCue
Scalise Exits Speaker's Race, Leaving Conference Scrambling After 'Airing of Grievances'

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House Thursday night, a stunning development that appears to have left his Republican conference in a state of absolute dysfunction. Scalise... Read More

Kaiser Permanente Reaches Tentative Deal With Health Care Worker Unions

Unions representing 75,000 health care workers who recently held a strike against industry giant Kaiser Permanente over wages and staffing... Read More

Unions representing 75,000 health care workers who recently held a strike against industry giant Kaiser Permanente over wages and staffing shortages have reached a tentative agreement with the company. The three-day strike last week involving 75,000 workers in multiple states officially ended... Read More

2023-10-12 20:44:10
by Tom Ramstack
DC Officials Endure Congressional Criticism for Rising Crime Rate and Lax Prosecutions

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as... Read More

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as violent crime surges in the nation’s capital while it drops in most other U.S. cities. The victims have included members... Read More

2023-10-11 21:39:30
by Dan McCue
Republicans Nominate Steve Scalise to Be House Speaker

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., narrowly won the Republican nomination to be the next speaker of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., narrowly won the Republican nomination to be the next speaker of the House on Wednesday, setting the stage for a floor vote that is still less than certain. The announcement of Scalise’s... Read More

2023-10-11 21:31:56
by Kate Michael
Trade Rep. Tai Outlines Biden's Worker-Centered Trade Policies 

WASHINGTON — The United States is at a crossroads in its trade agenda, with pivotal negotiations and policy shifts on... Read More

WASHINGTON — The United States is at a crossroads in its trade agenda, with pivotal negotiations and policy shifts on the horizon. Two notable initiatives, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and the Global Arrangement for Sustainable Steel and Aluminum,... Read More

Exxon Mobil Buys Pioneer Natural Resources in $59.5B Deal

Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, its largest buyout since acquiring... Read More

Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, its largest buyout since acquiring Mobil two decades ago, creating a colossal fracking operator in West Texas. Including debt, Exxon is committing about $64.5 billion... Read More

2023-10-10 21:54:42
by Dan McCue
Biden Confirms 14 Americans Killed in Hamas Attack; Others Held Hostage

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that 14 Americans were among the more than 1,000 people who died... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that 14 Americans were among the more than 1,000 people who died in Israel over the weekend during coordinated attacks by the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. Biden also acknowledged Tuesday that Hamas... Read More

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