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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters just after lawmakers pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to
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Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom
Lawmakers argue that the popular social media app poses a national security threat. TikTok has pledged to fight the policy in court.
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video
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Minnesota senator charged with burglary says she was retrieving late father's ashes
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, said her arrest on burglary charges came as she was sneaking into the home of a relative with Alzheimer's.
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Tucker Carlson to Blame for 'Demonization of Ukraine': Mitch McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for Republican opposition to aid for Ukraine amid its ongoing war against Russia.The Senate voted 80-19 on Tuesday to break a filibuster on the $95 billion aid package recently passed by the House. Final passage is expected Tuesday night.In a press conference after the Senate vote, McConnell pointed to the conservative commentator's February interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a turning point in the...
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FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The Federal Trade Commission voted to enact a nationwide ban against noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are provisions of employee...
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Here’s the Pa. congressional races to watch as results come in tonight
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick faces a primary challenge in Bucks County. Meanwhile, six Democrats are vying for the chance to take on Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Central Pa.
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Katie Britt signals possible support for Ukraine aid after voting against package in February
Britt voted to advance the $95.3 billion foreign aid bill that gives assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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New Biden rule would make 4 million white-collar workers eligible for overtime pay
Overtime pay would cover 4 million more workers by January 1 under a new Biden administration rule that boosts the salary threshold for exemption
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Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
The Biden administration issued a final "fiduciary" rule that aims to rein in conflicts of interest that officials say erode Americans' savings.
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Minnesota senator wanted late father's ashes when she broke into stepmother's home, charges say
Criminal charges say that a Minnesota state senator told police she broke into her stepmother’s home because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes.
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Live updating results for key 2024 Pa. primary election races
Pennsylvania voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in primary elections for U.S. House, President, U.S. Senate, and several positions in state government.