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Schumer throws wrench into bipartisan plan to reopen DHS

(The Center Square) – The ongoing partial government shutdown is the second longest shutdown in American history as of Wednesday, and recent bipartisan negotiations are still far from complete. In closed-door negotiations, pushed forward primarily by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans

Many Republicans say proposed bipartisan DHS funding deal 'impossible'

(The Center Square) – Senate Republican leaders appear close to reaching a Department of Homeland Security funding deal with Democrats, but many rank-and-file Republicans view the proposed compromise as inadequate. With the DHS shutdown entering week six and travel chaos growing at some airports, a tentative off-ramp has

Hamilton City Council approves nearly $1 million in budget amendments

The Hamilton City Council approved nearly $1 million in amendments for the 2024-2025 annual fiscal year budget to eliminate year end overdrafts. The amendments approved at their March 17 meeting include $941,232 for the Ravalli Street project and $30,000 for a police car that was purchased and

Democrats scorn White House request of $200 billion for Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – Democrats in Congress are already pledging to reject the Trump administration's forthcoming request for $200 billion to help finance U.S. military operations in Iran. While the Pentagon has not formally sent its request to lawmakers yet, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to reporters Thursday

US Senate passes housing bill as lawmakers seek cost-of-living win

US Senate passes housing bill as lawmakers seek cost-of-living win

The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing bill Thursday aimed at boosting construction of affordable homes, giving lawmakers a rare legislative victory they hope to tout to voters worried about rising living costs. With November's midterm elections approaching, Democrats and Republicans have been eager to show voters

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

Despite the scale of its military assault on Iran, the Trump administration’s reasons for entering into war have been inconsistent and vague, from regime change to the destruction of nuclear weapons, preempting military action by Israel, or the more chilling decree of following “God’s divine plan.” Politicians, pundits