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Republicans, Democrats fight in Congress over gun violence prevention measures

Chris Graham
Published date: June 13, 2023 | 8:18 pm
Updated: July 3, 2024 | 11:23 am
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A party-line U.S. House vote advanced a Republican effort to overturn the Biden administration’s ATF rule to tighten federal regulations on pistol braces. 

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Virginia man who described Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach as ‘fun’ sentenced to six years in prison

Crystal Graham
Published date: June 12, 2023 | 6:51 pm
Updated: January 6, 2024 | 11:21 am
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A Virginia man who sprayed a chemical irritant at officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach has been sentenced to 72 months in prison.

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Bipartisan U.S. Senate legislation would limit foreign-produced drones in U.S.

Chris Graham
Published date: June 12, 2023 | 11:54 am
Updated: May 13, 2025 | 8:14 pm
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The STOP Illicit Drones Act imposes certain federal funding and prohibitions on drones produced in China, Russia and other countries.

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China-U.S. relations thawing again over U.S. push for containment of CCP

Mel Gurtov
Published date: June 7, 2023 | 11:40 am
Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:27 pm
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I’ve reported on the worrying signs of a large gap in communications between the US and China. But I’ve also noted the apparent turnaround in May, signaled by President Biden’s comment that a “thaw” was in the wind and ties with China would be improving “very soon.” 

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U.S. Senate says no to Biden’s student debt relief plan for Americans

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: June 2, 2023 | 3:48 pm
Updated: June 24, 2025 | 5:42 pm
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The U.S. Senate rejected President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan for Americans in a 52-46 vote yesterday.

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Traction alopecia is issue for servicewomen: Congress trying to expand coverage to help

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: May 25, 2023 | 10:35 am
Updated: June 13, 2023 | 8:25 pm
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia joined colleagues in introducing the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act.

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Communications has been an issue for U.S.-China relations: Can we get to a detente?

Mel Gurtov
Published date: May 24, 2023 | 6:48 pm
Updated: July 19, 2025 | 6:27 pm
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Among the many troubling trends in U.S.-China relations these days is the lack of high-level diplomatic engagement.

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Senior living facilities need nursing assistants: Congress stepping in to help?

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: May 24, 2023 | 6:00 pm
Updated: May 24, 2023 | 6:43 pm
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The need for nursing assistants and orderlies is projected to rise 5 percent from 2021 to 2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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AM radio is going the way of the dinosaur: Congress working to keep them in new cars

Chris Graham
Published date: May 23, 2023 | 12:28 pm
Updated: December 8, 2023 | 2:18 am
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Automakers are taking steps to leave AM radio receivers from new cars, which, seems logical.

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Bill in Congress would require federal judges to place stocks in blind trusts

Chris Graham
Published date: May 20, 2023 | 10:33 am
Updated: December 8, 2023 | 2:18 am
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The idea that Clarence Thomas has been bought and paid for is bringing a renewed focus in Congress on financial conflicts of interest of federal judges and the Supreme Court.

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