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John Cornyn Urges Trump's FBI to Capture Runaway Democrats

Sen. John Cornyn urged FBI Director Kash Patel to assist in tracking down 50 Texas lawmakers who fled the state to delay a House vote on redistricting.

US politics

2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Lashes Out at the Media: No One In Congress Is Blocking Epstein Documents'

Media reports claiming Mike Johnson adjourned the House early to avoid a vote on Epstein Files are false.

US politics

Dems Keep Objecting Through Comically Long Vote on Trump Bill Amendment

Democrats attempted to delay a lengthy voting process on Trump's bill amid public opposition and internal party conflict.

US politics

fromeuronews

US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans passed Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill by a narrow margin, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

John Fetterman Complains About Missing Family Beach Trip to Vote on Trump Bill: Oh My God, I Just Want to Go Home!'

Oh my God, I just want to go home! I've already missed our entire trip to the beach. There's no drama that we know the votes are going to go.

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fromFast Company

fromThe American Conservative

Big Beautiful Bill update: Timeline, summary, and latest polling as Senate vote-o-rama starts today

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes extensive reforms including significant tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to essential healthcare programs.

Senate GOP Leadership Intends to Move Big, Beautiful Bill Forward

Senate leadership aims to push through a controversial budget bill amidst bipartisan opposition and procedural delays.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.

SF politics

NYC politics

fromsyracuse

Business, industry groups: Choose practical solution to waste reduction in NY (Guest Opinion)

New York lawmakers face a critical choice on managing packaging waste that balances environmental goals with affordability and market stability.

2 months ago

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

The First Circuit is moving quickly to evaluate the legal issues this case presents, with oral argument scheduled to occur in a few weeks.

SF politics

2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC Council's productivity plummets 86% as speaker, comrades play politics instead of governing

"We're definitely understaffed, and the leadership is really distracted," said a Democratic councilmember.

NYC politics

fromState of the Planet

2 months ago

How This Campbell Award Winner Creates Impact Through Climate Policy

Carissa O'Donnell's journey highlights the intersection of environmental advocacy and policy through education and hands-on legislative experience.

#new-york-budget

NYC politics

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.

NYC politics

Rushing NY's budget with 'message of necessity' only emboldens Hochul's, Dems' bloat

Gov. Hochul's budget process lacks transparency and hinders legislative review before voting.

NYC politics

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.