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Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block funding for DHS, in what could be the start of a partial government shutdown

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are opposing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of two deadly shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Minnesota, in a move that will likely lead to a partial government shutdown...
Repubs, Dems divided over school choice solution amid struggling education system

Repubs, Dems divided over school choice solution amid struggling education system

by Cate Bouvet | Jan 28, 2026 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — In a debate over how to fix the struggling American education system, senators disputed policies that allow public education funds to follow students to schools of their choice, including private schools. ​“Traditional schools work for many students, what...
Committee members come together to discuss topic that affects all: Aging.

Committee members come together to discuss topic that affects all: Aging.

by Jiah Choe | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – As tensions rise on Capitol Hill amidst consecutive confirmation hearings and the transition of power in the White House, one committee came together in a rare moment of bipartisanship to discuss a topic that all Americans can relate to: Aging.  “Age is...
Impassioned protesters urge Congress to undo ‘big dialysis’

Impassioned protesters urge Congress to undo ‘big dialysis’

by Ruby Grisin | Feb 29, 2024 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON – When Justin Charles Evans began suffering from kidney failure, he said his career as an actor and stunt double came to a halt. He and others rallied outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday morning to advocate for the improved care of dialysis patients.  Evans...
In photos: Biden says U.S. is ‘praying for peace’ in Gaza at National Prayer Breakfast

In photos: Biden says U.S. is ‘praying for peace’ in Gaza at National Prayer Breakfast

by Jonah Elkowitz | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Thursday that he was “praying for peace” as conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war and the Houthi terror attacks near Yemen rage around the world. “Not only do we pray for peace, we are actively working for peace, security,...
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