Biden defended the use of autopen for pardoning decisions, stating he made all decisions despite Republican claims of his staff acting without his knowledge. He acknowledged that while he confirmed the standards for which inmates would qualify for pardons, he did not approve each individual name, which was processed through autopen after discussions.
A record-high number of Americans (79%) consider immigration good for the country, with a notable decline in support for measures like mass deportations and building a border wall.
Not all safety-net benefits and services are in entitlement programs that can be cut via budget-reconciliation measures. The Urban Institute defines five non-entitlement programs as part of the social-safety net: WIC, TANF, child-care subsidies, LIHEAP, and public housing.
After a nearly day-long stalemate, House Republicans were able to get through the procedural vote on President Trump's massive tax and spending package, moving it forward to a floor debate.
Senate Republicans aim to cut the CFPB's budget nearly in half after a previous zero-budget proposal was ruled unconstitutional, indicating ongoing political struggles over consumer protection.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the proposed spending cuts, asserting that "Cruelty is the point," implying that these reductions undermine the U.S.'s international standing.
Crockett shared that her evolving public persona has drawn interest from both Republicans and Democrats, illustrating how her appeal transcends traditional party lines.
House Republicans voted narrowly to pass a domestic policy package that, among other provisions, includes a last-minute measure prohibiting federal funding for necessary health care for transgender individuals.