The Biden administration on Tuesday called on Congress to pass tens of billions of dollars in funding to keep the federal government running as lawmakers work to pass its annual budget legislation. Government funding runs out at the end of the month as the new fiscal year starts in October. …
Read More »Arizona audit: Maricopa County and Dominion refuse to comply with subpoenas
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Dominion Voting Systems refused Monday to provide additional material requested in subpoenas from Republicans in the Arizona Senate. Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Republican Senator Warren Petersen issued the subpoenas on July 26, seeking materials to help private contractors finish a controversial …
Read More »Bipartisan group of senators unveils legislation to bolster Congress’ foreign policy powers
Washington — A bipartisan trio of senators have unveiled legislation to bolster Congress’ role in foreign policy, seeking to correct the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches after decades of deferring to the president on national security matters. The bill by Senators Chris Murphy, a Democrat from …
Read More »Biden huddles with Senate Democrats at Capitol on infrastructure bills
Washington — President Biden visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a meeting with Senate Democrats to discuss dual infrastructure proposals wending their way through the Senate, including a $3.5 trillion deal that was announced on Tuesday night. “We’re going to get this done,” Mr. Biden said before he entered the …
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