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Why some of America's most sports-crazed cities said no to the World Cup on purpose

The cities and states who dropped their hosting bids may have chosen financial prudence over global prestige.

Fortune · Jun 3

Lawmakers try to halt ICE plans for new detention centers

Members of Congress from at least 10 states have written letters or taken other actions to try to halt immigration detention facilities.

Roll Call · Feb 19

Donald Trump’s war against ‘biased media’ crumbles as Republicans force him to fund $643 million agency he wants destroyed

He can't stop it.

We Got This Covered · Jan 19

Angling for open Appropriations seats set to ratchet up - Roll Call

There could be four vacant House Appropriations Committee positions for Republicans, and six open seats for Democrats.

Roll Call · Nov 27, 2024

House Speaker Johnson's Plan B Kept Under Wraps

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces hurdles in extending government funding as Republicans stress the need to avoid a shutdown before the upcoming election.

Top News · Sep 18, 2024

Rep. Alford Opposes More Resources For Secret Service, Blames Democrats

Rep. Mark Alford criticizes Secret Service leadership and calls for restructuring under Treasury Department.

Top News · Sep 17, 2024

GOPers regret booting Santos after loss

"So who still thinks Republicans helping Democrats kick out Santos was a good idea?," asked one GOP lawmaker

Salon · Feb 14, 2024

The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor?

Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2023

DOD anti-extremism efforts draw scrutiny in GOP defunding push

WASHINGTON — Provisions to defund the Pentagon’s anti-extremism efforts are on tap for potential inclusion in the fiscal 2024 defense policy bill when members of the House Armed Service Committee hold their marathon markup session on June 21.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023

DOD anti-extremism efforts draw scrutiny in NDAA amendments - Roll Call

The Pentagon's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts loom as a contentious issue as lawmakers prepare to mark up the NDAA next week.

Roll Call · Jun 16, 2023