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The big defense budget Congress is set to pass marks a win for GOP defense hawks over progressive Democrats.

In reaction to the invasion of Ukraine and sanctions that followed, firms are closing Russian offices or dropping clients.

The measure would head off a partial government shutdown and resolves a partisan standoff over defense and nondefense spending.

The fiscal 2022 omnibus bill would boost staff and operations funding, including for Capitol Police, which has had hiring challenges.

Millions have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, but those hoping to secure a U.S. visa will likely face long wait times.

“It really rings hollow when you can’t go there,” one tour operator says of trying to sell students on the Capitol’s symbolism.

The effort to protect the vulnerable is more nuanced in the newest phase of the pandemic, one with an easing of government mandates.

President Joe Biden’s announcement of a ban on Russian fossil fuel imports set off a barrage of renewed Republican attacks on his domestic energy policies, while Democrats rushed to point the finger at Russia for driving up gas prices. The responses indicated both parties clearly recognize that Democrats’ chances of…

With an increasing spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities, Senate Democrats will conduct a retreat at Howard University.