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Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
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64% Bias Score
April Fool's Day in Congress: Record-Breaking Speech, Hearings, and Security Breach
On April Fool's Day, a House hearing on the JFK assassination occurred, followed by a Republican hearing on federal judge overreach which was stalled due to an internal party disagreement on proxy voting, while Senator Cory Booker set a record for the longest speech in Senate history at 25 hours and...
April Fool's Day in Congress: Record-Breaking Speech, Hearings, and Security Breach
On April Fool's Day, a House hearing on the JFK assassination occurred, followed by a Republican hearing on federal judge overreach which was stalled due to an internal party disagreement on proxy voting, while Senator Cory Booker set a record for the longest speech in Senate history at 25 hours and...
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48% Bias Score
Rep. Luna Resigns from House Freedom Caucus Over Proxy Voting Dispute
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna resigned from the House Freedom Caucus on Monday due to a dispute over her discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress, which was blocked by a group of House conservatives.
Rep. Luna Resigns from House Freedom Caucus Over Proxy Voting Dispute
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna resigned from the House Freedom Caucus on Monday due to a dispute over her discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress, which was blocked by a group of House conservatives.
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52% Bias Score
Stefanik's UN Nomination Withdrawn Amidst Republican's Narrow House Majority
The White House withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN due to the Republicans' narrow majority in the House, jeopardizing President Trump's legislative agenda, particularly tax cuts, and highlighting the political fragility of his second term.
Stefanik's UN Nomination Withdrawn Amidst Republican's Narrow House Majority
The White House withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination as US Ambassador to the UN due to the Republicans' narrow majority in the House, jeopardizing President Trump's legislative agenda, particularly tax cuts, and highlighting the political fragility of his second term.
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48% Bias Score
Stefanik Withdraws UN Ambassador Nomination to Preserve House Majority
Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew her nomination for U.S. ambassador to the UN at President Trump's request to maintain the Republican Party's narrow House majority, prioritizing party unity over personal advancement, amidst concerns about a potential special election in her New York district and possibl...
Stefanik Withdraws UN Ambassador Nomination to Preserve House Majority
Rep. Elise Stefanik withdrew her nomination for U.S. ambassador to the UN at President Trump's request to maintain the Republican Party's narrow House majority, prioritizing party unity over personal advancement, amidst concerns about a potential special election in her New York district and possibl...
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56% Bias Score
Contrasting Political Styles Highlighted at Ana Pastor's Book Presentation
The presentation of Ana Pastor's book at the Spanish Congress on Thursday showcased contrasting political styles between PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and former speaker Ana Pastor, who advocated for institutional respect and dialogue; the event also in...
Contrasting Political Styles Highlighted at Ana Pastor's Book Presentation
The presentation of Ana Pastor's book at the Spanish Congress on Thursday showcased contrasting political styles between PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and former speaker Ana Pastor, who advocated for institutional respect and dialogue; the event also in...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Scores Big Wins in Florida Special Elections
Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won Florida's 6th and 1st Congressional Districts respectively in special elections Tuesday night, securing crucial victories for the GOP and President Trump's agenda, despite a late campaign start and significant outspending by Democrats in one race.
Trump Scores Big Wins in Florida Special Elections
Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won Florida's 6th and 1st Congressional Districts respectively in special elections Tuesday night, securing crucial victories for the GOP and President Trump's agenda, despite a late campaign start and significant outspending by Democrats in one race.
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48% Bias Score
Florida Special Elections: GOP Wins Expand House Majority
Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won Florida's 1st and 6th congressional district special elections on Tuesday, expanding the Republican House majority to 220-213, with Fine's win secured through significant last-minute interventions from the White House and Trump's support, despi...
Florida Special Elections: GOP Wins Expand House Majority
Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won Florida's 1st and 6th congressional district special elections on Tuesday, expanding the Republican House majority to 220-213, with Fine's win secured through significant last-minute interventions from the White House and Trump's support, despi...
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44% Bias Score
Florida and Wisconsin Elections to Test Trump and Musk's Influence
Special elections in Florida and Wisconsin on Tuesday will test the popularity of Donald Trump's second term and Elon Musk's influence. Two vacant Florida House seats and a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat are up for grabs, with the outcomes potentially impacting the balance of power in Congress and the...
Florida and Wisconsin Elections to Test Trump and Musk's Influence
Special elections in Florida and Wisconsin on Tuesday will test the popularity of Donald Trump's second term and Elon Musk's influence. Two vacant Florida House seats and a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat are up for grabs, with the outcomes potentially impacting the balance of power in Congress and the...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Nomination to Preserve House Majority
President Trump withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN Ambassador to preserve the Republicans' narrow 218-213 majority in the House of Representatives, prioritizing the retention of her seat over a potential loss in a special election. Stefanik, who had already started her transi...
Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Nomination to Preserve House Majority
President Trump withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN Ambassador to preserve the Republicans' narrow 218-213 majority in the House of Representatives, prioritizing the retention of her seat over a potential loss in a special election. Stefanik, who had already started her transi...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Nomination to Preserve House Majority
President Trump withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador due to concerns about losing the Republicans' narrow 218-213 majority in the House, prioritizing legislative control over appointments. Stefanik, who had already started her departure from Congress, will remain in ...
Trump Withdraws Stefanik's UN Nomination to Preserve House Majority
President Trump withdrew Representative Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador due to concerns about losing the Republicans' narrow 218-213 majority in the House, prioritizing legislative control over appointments. Stefanik, who had already started her departure from Congress, will remain in ...
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48% Bias Score
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
DOGE Restructures Social Security, Bypassing Congress Amidst Bipartisan Outcry
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is downsizing the Social Security Administration by closing offices, reducing phone services, requiring in-person visits, and failing to notify key Senate Republicans, prompting bipartisan criticism and concern over reduced access to benefits.
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48% Bias Score
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