An environmental advocacy group accused of trying to manipulate judges organized a years-long, nationwide online forum with jurists to promote favorable info and litigation updates regarding climate issues – until the email-styled group chat was…
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State Department says US ‘unequivocally condemns’ Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls for ‘dialogue’
by adminState Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the United States does not support recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria and called for ‘dialogue’ between the two Middle East powers. ‘The United States unequivocally condemns the violence. All…
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PETA applauds GOP lawmakers’ demand to halt NIH funding for ‘cruel’ overseas animal testing
by adminPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is applauding a letter sent Thursday by Republican lawmakers to National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, urging the agency to stop using taxpayer dollars…
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Trump’s modest spending cuts package survives narrow Senate vote as some Republicans break ranks
by adminWhat can you get for $9.4 billion? 3G Capital recently purchased footwear giant Skechers for $9.4 billion. $9.4 billion could cover your rent for a pretty nice apartment in New York City for more than…
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Senators are not thrilled with a top White House official’s comments that the government funding process should become more partisan, and fear that doing so could erode Congress’ power of the purse. Office of Management…
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Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump’s desk after late-night House vote
by adminCongress is officially sending a package detailing $9 billion in spending cuts to President Donald Trump’s desk, minutes after midnight on Friday. The bill, called a ‘rescissions package,’ was approved by the House of Representatives…
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Congress considers permanent national park fee increase for international visitors
by adminPresident Donald Trump’s executive order increasing fees at National Parks for foreign tourists could soon be made permanent by a new bill led by Indiana Senator Jim Banks. The Patriot Parks Act looks to address…
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Senate marches toward passing Trump’s $9B clawback bill after dramatic late-night votes
by adminLate-night dramatics and surprise defections capped off the push to advance President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar clawback package through procedural hurdles, but now lawmakers are nearing the finish line. Lawmakers cruised through hours of debate on…
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Former DC councilmember wins back seat months after being expelled over bribery charge
by adminA recently expelled D.C. Council member has won the seat from which he was removed five months ago after being charged with accepting cash bribes. Trayon White is set to reclaim the seat he vacated…
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides. The biographies of Heather Flick Melanson, his chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson, deputy chief of staff of…