Government Shutdown Averted With $1.2 Trillion Budget Fiscal Lifeline
On Saturday, March 23rd, in a move that steered the United States away from the brink of a partial government shutdown, President Joe Biden enacted a $1.2 trillion package of ...
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Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid for Ukraine and Israel, Faces Uncertainty in House
The United States Senate approved a substantial $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, marking an important bipartisan effort that saw more than 20 Republican senators cross ...
Senate Proposes $118 Billion Bipartisan Deal for Border Security and Foreign Aid
The United States Senate has revealed a comprehensive $118 billion bipartisan agreement aimed at enhancing border security and extending wartime assistance to both Israel and Ukraine. The bill has garnered ...
Senate Votes to Avert Government Shutdown as Critical Deadline Looms
The Senate on Tuesday, January 16th, voted 68 to 13 to progress a temporary funding extension, crucial for averting a potential partial government shutdown set for the end of the ...
New Bill Hoping To Prevent Charter Schools From Expanding Their Grade Offering
A new bill challenging the expansion of New York charter schools was sponsored by Assembly Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto (D-Bronx). The bill will prevent the expansion of existing charter ...
Assembly Reportedly Seeks Shift Towards Change of Bail Laws
New York’s bail reform laws have been the topic of several conversations in the corridors of New York’s legislature. Governor Kathy Hochul, moderate Democrats, and Republicans have called for the ...
Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba Dismissed from Parliament Due to Period Stain
On Tuesday, February 14th, Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba was asked to leave parliament after members noticed a blood stain on her pants while in session. Members of parliament criticized her, ...
