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Politics 2024-04-24T14:35:08Z

Tommy Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it

The Alabama Republican described Ukraine as a "black hole" in a more than 9 minute floor speech. He wasn't even around to vote against the aid.
Politics 2024-04-24T14:28:53Z

15 photos that show how divided Congress has become

Outbursts, scuffles, and statement outfits have become more common among members of Congress in an increasingly polarized political climate.
Politics 2024-04-24T01:58:08Z

These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid

The foreign aid package, which included a bill to force a sale of TikTok, easily cleared the Senate and now heads to Biden's desk.
Politics 2024-04-24T01:44:02Z

Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US

Once President Joe Biden signs it into law, as he's said he will, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok to an American company.
Politics 2024-04-24T01:22:48Z

How one 'Squad' member avoided an avalanche of pro-Israel money

Rep. Summer Lee ran on President Joe Biden's agenda while benefitting from a sea change on Israel among the Democratic base.
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Media 2024-04-23T10:41:53Z

TikTok influencers fear their careers will be destroyed and their work 'deleted forever' as a US ban looms

TikTokers spoke to Business Insider about the negative impacts banning the app in the US would have on their lives and careers.
Politics 2024-04-22T19:33:35Z

Nancy Pelosi says she respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer'

Mike Johnson may need to count of the support of Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats to keep his job.
Military & Defense 2024-04-21T12:04:28Z

Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says

US military aid to Ukraine is ready to be shipped following the expected clearance from the Senate next week.
Politics 2024-04-20T19:10:53Z

These 112 House Republicans voted against Ukraine aid

A majority of House Republicans voted against sending more than $60 billion to Ukraine. But it passed anyway, and it now heads to the Senate.
Politics 2024-04-20T19:09:24Z

These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid

Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up by the Senate in a matter of days.
Politics 2024-04-20T17:17:56Z

House votes to ban TikTok in US unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to American company

Lawmakers, citing security concerns, voted to ban TikTok in the United States unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells to an American company.
Politics 2024-04-20T16:27:53Z

Marjorie Taylor Green mocked by fellow lawmaker calling on her to be appointed as 'Putin's Special Envoy'

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Ukraine bill amendments were met with scorn, with one colleague calling for her appointment as "Putin's Special Envoy."
Politics 2024-04-20T12:51:01Z

Kevin McCarthy is haunting Mike Johnson

Kevin McCarthy paid a price for cutting deals to win his speakership. Mike Johnson is now too.
Politics 2024-04-19T21:27:29Z

A top House Democrat wants to remove Trump's Secret Service protection if he's sent to prison

As a former president, Trump is currently entitled to Secret Service protection for life.
Politics 2024-04-19T19:29:22Z

House Republicans have a wacky new plan to finally pass Ukraine aid — and force a sale of TikTok

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold separate votes on Ukraine aid and Israel aid, then bundle it together and send it to the Senate.
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Politics 2024-04-19T17:07:57Z

These House Republicans want to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership

Just three Republicans have signed onto a "motion to vacate" against the Speaker. But Democrats may protect him anyway.
Politics 2024-04-18T19:24:28Z

House conservatives have a special group dedicated to preserving their power. Of course, it's called the FART team.

The somewhat secretive House Freedom Caucus couldn't stay completely silent about a potentially deadly threat to their control.
Politics 2024-04-18T18:54:45Z

Mike Johnson and progressives are strange bedfellows on Israel and Ukraine aid

The GOP House Speaker is holding separate votes on Israel and Ukraine aid, and he's getting applause from an unlikely source: progressive Democrats.
Politics 2024-04-18T15:31:40Z

These 13 House Democrats voted against a resolution to condemn Iran's attack on Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Republicans were teeing up bills "designed purposefully to increase the likelihood of a deadly regional war."
Politics 2024-04-18T10:33:20Z

MTG nodded to her infamous 'Jewish space laser' theory in an amendment meant to mess up sending aid to Israel

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene invited comparisons to her infamous conspiracy theory by bringing up "space lasers" as a proposed amendment to a bill.
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