Congress

Politics 2024-05-01T21:12:47Z

These 70 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against a bill to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses

Progressives opposed the bill because it would require the government to use a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel.
Politics 2024-05-01T18:01:04Z

Democrats' dilemma: Which hard-right Republican should they side with?

Some Democrats are unsure how they'll vote on tabling MTG's motion to oust Speaker Johnson. Either way, they could be seen as helping a Republican.
Culture 2024-05-01T08:59:35Z

Black creators were instrumental in building TikTok. Now they fear they'll be hit the hardest by a ban.

Black creators spoke with Business Insider about why they fear a potential TikTok ban.
Politics 2024-04-30T16:03:24Z

Retiring lawmakers are once again complaining that their $174,000 salary is too low

Rep. Ken Buck said voters would "go ballistic" if he'd said this before he retired but that it's "very difficult" to live on the salary.
Politics 2024-04-30T15:00:48Z

Democrats could go even further than before if they sweep the White House, Senate, and House again

Without Manchin and Sinema, Democrats would be free to pursue a far more progressive agenda if they win in 2025.
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Politics 2024-04-30T14:33:57Z

Democrats have officially decided to save Mike Johnson from MTG's ouster effort

Democratic leaders say they'll vote to table any "motion to vacate" brought by the far-right congresswoman. She says she'll force the vote anyway.
Politics 2024-04-29T15:24:51Z

How Bernie Sanders went from a small-city mayor to a progressive hero

The two-time presidential candidate and progressive icon has become a key institutional player in the US Senate. It wasn't always that way.
Politics 2024-04-29T14:10:29Z

Trump is reportedly annoyed by Kari Lake's frequent Mar-a-Lago jaunts

Despite running in Arizona's hotly contested Senate race, Lake has been frequently campaigning out of state.
Politics 2024-04-28T13:07:01Z

This state is one of the last strongholds for machine politics. That's about to change.

Ballots in New Jersey look way different than in other states, and it's long been used to strengthen party bosses' control. That's about to change.
Military & Defense 2024-04-25T17:12:23Z

War analysts say Ukraine should treat the latest US aid package like it's the last one it'll get

Dynamics have shifted, and experts say Ukraine has to recognize US politics could again interfere with aid.
Media 2024-04-25T13:02:12Z

Legal experts say the TikTok divest-or-ban bill could stand up in court despite being a free-speech disaster

TikTok has a strong First-Amendment argument to challenge Congress' divest-or-ban bill. It may still lose in the courts anyway.
Economy 2024-04-25T10:03:01Z

Billions of dollars of Ukraine aid are set to be spent in the US. Here are the cities that could get a boost.

The recently approved US aid to Ukraine could help create American jobs. Here are some of the cities that may benefit.
Markets 2024-04-24T19:45:51Z

Trump Media has gotten Congress involved in its crusade against short sellers

The Trump Media CEO last week also penned a letter to Nasdaq blaming "naked" short selling for the stock's decline since going public.
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.
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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.
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.
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