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The Senate has passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown that was scheduled to occur on Nov. 17. The resolution would extend funding for some government agencies until Jan. 19, 2024, and the remainder until Feb. 2, 2024.…

The Republican-held House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass Speaker Mike Johnson’s two-part continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown on Nov. 17. Johnson’s plan, the “Further Continuing Appropriations and Other…

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would send military aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas, which will be funded by cuts to funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Israel Security Supplemental…

The U.S. Senate passed an amendment by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa Tuesday to address abuses of telework by federal government employees, particularly within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Ernst previously called out…

Nebraska lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to legislation that bans gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Jim Pillen.…

The House Freedom Caucus released a statement on Thursday vowing “no further discussion” on raising the debt ceiling until the Senate passes the House bill, which would raise the borrowing limit while cutting spending. “The U.S.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 18, 2023 5:00 pm…

The federal Liberal government's gun control legislation Bill C-21 passed the House of Commons on Thursday. While the majority of MPs voted to see the bill pass into the Senate, two Liberal MPs who represent…

The federal Liberal government's gun control legislation Bill C-21 passed the House of Commons on Thursday. While the majority of MPs voted to see the bill pass into the Senate, two Liberal MPs who represent…

The House of Representatives passed three measures aimed at supporting law enforcement officers on Thursday, including a bill that calls for the deportation of migrants who assault officers, and a resolution condemning efforts to defund the…