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Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid

Partisan division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants who recently crossed the border, including those whom Republican-led states have bused and flown across the country.

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Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid - Roll Call

Division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants.

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No Senate Vote on Gay Marriage Until After Midterms

A genuine surprise: Politicians prioritize a bill’s possible success over partisan campaign signaling.

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Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election

Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, a blow for the legislation that comes days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.”

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Biden touts chips law at Intel groundbreaking in Ohio

“America is back” and will lead the way in semiconductor manufacturing, President Joe Biden declared at the Intel groundbreaking in Ohio.

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Biden to tell Ohioans his policies will revive manufacturing

President Joe Biden wants to put the spotlight on a rare bipartisan down payment on U.S. manufacturing

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GOP senators may hold out on revealing same-sex marriage position until after vote

Only a handful have come out publicly in support of the bill so far.

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Sen. Sinema seeks to keep private equity break, curb corporate tax in spending package

WASHINGTON — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is seeking to preserve a tax break for investment managers and narrow a levy hike on large corporations in the economic package Democrats want to pass as soon as this week, people familiar with the discussions said.

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Some Republicans see good politics in same-sex marriage bill

As the Senate contemplates legislation to protect same-sex marriages, there has been a sharp shift in Republican support for the issue

The Independent UK

‘Chips-plus’ bill advances toward final passage in Senate

WASHINGTON — An economic competitiveness package meant to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research is on track to pass the Senate this week after overcoming a filibuster on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Anti-gay GOPer attends son's gay wedding

“Can you imagine voting against your own child?” questioned former Rep. Joe Kennedy, D-Mass.

Salon

Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation

Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation

The Independent UK

Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation

Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation

The Independent UK

Republican Senators really don’t want to talk about same-sex marriage legislation

Many see it either as a waste of time or want to focus on other topics.

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What the subpoena for the Secret Service's erased texts means for the Jan. 6 probe

The House committee subpoenaed the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted, as the panel probes President Donald Trump's actions at the time of the deadly Capitol attack.

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No easy options as pressure to pass chips funding bill grows - Roll Call

Bipartisan interest in moving a package of semiconductor manufacturing incentives outside of a stalled conference committee is growing.

Tribune News Service

Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will have its first permanent leader in seven years after a bipartisan Senate vote Tuesday confirmed former federal prosecutor Steven Dettelbach for the role.

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Steven Dettelbach confirmed as ATF director

Dettelbach's confirmation makes him the first Senate-confirmed ATF director since 2015.

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Senate GOP pitches options for stalled competition bill - Roll Call

McConnell floats having House pass Senate version or moving $52 billion for semiconductor subsidies separately.

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Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws - Roll Call

Biden's second pick for the job, Steven Dettelbach got support from two Republicans to become first confirmed ATF director in seven years.

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McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks

WASHINGTON — Republicans won’t back compromise legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness with China if Democrats continue to negotiate a partisan budget package that can pass without GOP support, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.

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McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks - Roll Call

Senate minority leader says GOP won't back legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing if Democrats push their budget package.

Salon

Biden's push for solar: Not enough?

Biden's using the Defense Production Act (again) to boost the solar industry: Too much — or not nearly enough?

The Independent UK

Trump's Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response

Even the most staunch defense hawks in the Republican Party stood virtually united by Donald Trump’s side when the then-president was impeached in late 2019 after pressuring Ukraine’s leader for “a favor” and withholding $400 million in military aid

The Independent UK

The Republicans most likely to make a deal on gun control and how much money the NRA has given them to stop it

Who receives money from the NRA and when isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem

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