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Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover

The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats…

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Virginia judge pauses redistricting referendum

Virginia's efforts are part of a Democratic response to redistricting plans in Texas and other states spurred by President Donald Trump.

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Under Bondi's watch, victim service groups face cuts, uncertainty

Victim service organizations and their supporters say there’s fear and deep uncertainty about the future of Justice Department funding.

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Liz Cheney trolls Trump with Taylor Swift video: ‘This is what a sold out crowd actually looks like’

The former House Republican Conference chair was ousted from GOP leadership and House seat for her anti-Trump views

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Attorney General Garland Denies Speaking To Hunter Biden

Attorney General Garland addresses concerns about DOJ's handling of Hunter Biden investigation during congressional hearing.

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SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenge to Chevron deference

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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House backers of proposed cuts to federal law enforcement see Johnson as an ally - Roll Call

GOP colleagues of Speaker Mike Johnson anticipate he’ll be an ally of efforts to slash the budgets of federal law enforcement agencies.

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3 members of Congress make a rare visit to opposition-held northwest Syria

It's the first known visit to the country by American lawmakers in six years. GOP Reps. French Hill, Ben Cline and Scott Fitzgerald urged the Biden administration to maintain pressure on Bashar Assad.

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FBI director defends surveillance tool at House Judiciary hearing - Roll Call

FBI Director Christopher Wray defended a controversial foreign surveillance tool on Wednesday during an oversight hearing.

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Conservatives’ budget plan renews battle over seniors’ benefits

WASHINGTON — The largest bloc of House conservatives offered up a fiscal blueprint Wednesday that promises to balance the federal budget in seven years, make GOP tax cuts permanent and slash domestic spending.

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Conservatives' budget plan renews battle over seniors' benefits - Roll Call

The plan would gradually raise the age at which future retirees can start claiming full Social Security benefits from 67 to 69.

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McCarthy, Biden close to deal — maybe

Biden and McCarthy may cut a deal before the weekend — but many Republicans and Democrats are likely to oppose it

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Republicans flock to earmarking as new rules take effect

WASHINGTON — Interest in bringing home federal funding earmarks in appropriations bills is growing among House Republicans under new restrictions the GOP majority instituted for the next fiscal year.

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Republicans flock to earmarking as new rules take effect - Roll Call

Some high-profile Republicans who did not request earmarks while Democrats ruled the House are seeking them now.

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Budget blueprint may take a back seat to debt limit in House - Roll Call

House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington said Congress needs to lift the debt ceiling and impose fiscal controls “immediately".

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