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California congressman slams nation's 'gerrymandering war'

(The Center Square) – A California member of Congress opposes what he calls the "gerrymandering war" that has broken out across the country. Speaking to reporters Wednesday afternoon during a media call, U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Rocklin, said gerrymandering is wrong in blue or red states. “I

Hegseth pledges housing fix after $2.6 billion used for warrior bonuses

(The Center Square) – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged Wednesday to work with Congress to fix a shortfall in military housing allowances, but the Pentagon's own budget documents show no plan to restore $2.6 billion that was redirected from a housing fund to pay Christmas bonuses to service

House committee advances FISA, farm, budget to floor vote

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Rules committee, in a 9-4 vote, advanced the farm bill, FISA extension and Senate-passed budget resolution to the House floor for a vote. The committee met in a marathon two-day session to consider amendments to the Farm, Food and National

Report highlights Montana’s effort to curb sexual harassment by officials

A new annual report which focuses on sexual harassment by state and federal government leaders highlights efforts made by Montana, which comes in the midst of new allegations about a longtime Democratic legislator from Box Elder. The annual report, produced by the National Women’s Defense League, is broken into

Congressional progressives introduce $25 federal minimum wage plan

(The Center Square) – Progressive lawmakers in Washington D.C. introduced legislation Tuesday that would increase the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. The proposal – put forward by Illinois members of Congress – could have severe impacts on businesses across the country, according to critics. U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-

Sheehy promises White House ballroom bill following D.C. shooting scare

Sheehy promises White House ballroom bill following D.C. shooting scare

Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy on Sunday indicated that he will propose a bill authorizing construction of a White House East Wing ballroom for President Donald Trump. Announcing the bill in a press release, Sheehy echoed Trump’s remarks that the ballroom, most recently estimated to cost $400 million,

Sheehy says he’ll introduce legislation to approve Trump’s White House ballroom

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, is one of at least three members of Congress who responded to the shooting at the White House Press Correspondents dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, calling on lawmakers to approve plans for a ballroom at the White House. President