#Senate wraps up final votes of 2023, passes FAA reauthorization

#Senate wraps up final votes of 2023, passes FAA reauthorization

Senators on Tuesday wrapped up the majority of its business for the year as it held the final votes before lawmakers departed for the Christmas break. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced late Tuesday night that Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) lifted his hold on a temporary reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authority…

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#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

#Texas Democrat agrees border situation ‘hurting’ Biden’s campaign

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar (Texas) on Tuesday said the illegal crossings at the U.S.-southern border are “hurting” President Biden’s campaign, arguing a resentment is growing among Hispanic and Democratic voters. Asked on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” about if the situation at the border is “hurting” Biden’s campaign, Cuellar said, “Absolutely.” “My district is about 80 percent…

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#Sen. Tillis to introduce legislation barring federal funds from states ‘misusing’ 14th Amendment 

#Sen. Tillis to introduce legislation barring federal funds from states ‘misusing’ 14th Amendment 

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is set to introduce a bill barring federal funds for election administration from states “misusing” the 14th Amendment. “Regardless of whether you support or oppose former President Donald Trump, it is outrageous to see left-wing activists make a mockery of our political system by scheming with partisan state officials and pressuring…

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#Press: Impeach me now, tell me why later 

#Press: Impeach me now, tell me why later 

For Republican members of the 118th Congress, it’s a good thing they can’t be expelled for legislative malpractice. If so, they’d all be out of a job. And rightfully so.  Last week’s vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden is one of the most irresponsible actions taken in the history of Congress. It is…

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#JD Vance opposes sale of US Steel to Nippon

#JD Vance opposes sale of US Steel to Nippon

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) said Monday that he opposes the sale of American-based manufacturing company U.S. Steel Corp. to Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel.  “Today, a critical piece of America’s defense industrial base was auctioned off to foreigners for cash,” Vance said in a statement, adding that he had “warned of this outcome months ago.”  “U.S….

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