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Lebanon Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty, a First in the Middle East
Lawmakers replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment on Tuesday, making Lebanon the first country in the region to formally end capital punishment.
Trump Demands Filibuster End, Pitting Majority Power Against Senate Tradition
President Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold, reviving a decades-old fight over how much power the minority party deserves.
Duffy Moves to Mandate English for Truckers, Citing Road Safety
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a rule to require English proficiency for commercial drivers, ending testing in up to 20 languages.
Senate Delays August Recess as GOP Infighting Stalls Funding Bill, Key Votes
Republican divisions are blocking action on a government funding bill, Russia sanctions, Trump's election legislation and a string of nominations.
Senate Farm Bill Collapses as SNAP Standoff Blocks Path Forward
Democrats refuse to advance any bill that shifts food assistance costs to states, leaving agriculture programs in limbo.
California Advances Reparations Bills, but Advocates Say They Fall Short
A 2023 task force report on California's role in slavery and discrimination against Black residents has driven a wave of legislation — including a formal state apology.
Congress Moves to Strip USPS Executive Bonuses Over Delays, Losses
Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Dale Strong lead a bipartisan push to tie Postmaster General pay to delivery performance and financial results.
Emmer Says Foot Surgeries, Not Grave Illness, Behind Health Speculation
The House Majority Whip told Gokhshtein Media he is not gravely ill and has undergone multiple foot surgeries for ongoing injuries.
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown Through Dec. 11
The bipartisan measure funds government operations through Dec. 11 and includes provisions limiting some of President Trump's executive actions.
Senate Moves to Fund Government Through Dec. 11, Dodging Shutdown Before Recess
Senate appropriators unveiled a bipartisan continuing resolution extending federal funding for 10 weeks, with a vote expected next week before the August recess.
Senate Moves to Avert Shutdown With Stopgap Bill Through Dec. 11
Bipartisan continuing resolution would keep federal agencies funded past Oct. 1, pushing harder budget fights until after a five-week recess
White House Pitches $3.2 Trillion Tax-and-Spending Bill to Republican Leaders
The package would cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, spend $800 billion on infrastructure and dedicate $400 billion to energy deregulation.
House Votes to Rename Pentagon the 'Department of War' — Follow the Money
Embedded in the annual defense bill, the amendment drew millions in contractor lobbying and now heads to a skeptical Senate.
Graham, Wicker Challenge $60 Billion Spending Plan—Here's Who Wins
Republican senators are leading opposition to a proposed $60 billion federal spending package, sparking a battle over defense contracts and tech investment
Senators Hold NIL Bill Hostage as Trump Pushes Federal Standard
Lawmakers see a federal Name, Image, and Likeness bill, a key White House priority, as a bargaining chip to secure concessions on other legislative items
House Republican Pushes Full Government Stock Ban—Power Players Face Divestment
Rep. Adam Smith (R-GA) introduced a bill to prohibit stock trading by all three branches, forcing hundreds of officials into blind trusts or divestment
Warren, Scott Bill Targets K Street's Ex-Congress Pipeline
The bipartisan legislation seeks to ban former members from lobbying, challenging a system that funnels millions to K Street firms
Virginia Redistricting Battle Nears End as Supreme Court Prepares Final Maps
The high-stakes fight to redraw Virginia's electoral maps nears conclusion, determining legislative control and shaping the state's economic landscape for the next decade