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Ethics Committee Alleges Congressman Gaetz Engaged in Prostitution, Sexual Misconduct

A Florida ethics committee report alleges Congressman Matt Gaetz engaged in prostitution, sexual misconduct with a minor, and drug use, violating state and federal laws; Gaetz denies the accusations but withdrew his Attorney General nomination amidst intense criticism.

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Trump Aides Join Pro-Trump Group to Advance Agenda

President-elect Donald Trump's two top aides, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, are joining the pro-Trump organization Building America's Future (BAF) as senior advisors to promote his America First agenda during his second term, following BAF's \$45 million effort to support his 2024 campaign.

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Trump Appoints Greek-American Kratsios to Lead White House Science and Technology

Donald Trump appointed Michael Kratsios, a Greek-American with a background in technology and government, as the new Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, aiming to boost scientific discoveries and secure American technological leadership.

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Justice Thomas Failed to Disclose Trips, Senate Report Reveals

A Senate Democratic report revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose multiple trips, prompting renewed calls for ethics reform and highlighting a lack of transparency within the judicial branch, following a 20-month investigation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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House Passes Funding Bill, Averts Shutdown

The House narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a funding bill Friday, with 34 Republicans voting against it and zero Democrats, while one voted "present".

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Congress Averts Shutdown with Short-Term Spending Bill

President Biden signed a $100 billion disaster relief and $10 billion farm aid bill into law on Saturday, averting a government shutdown and extending funding until March; the bill passed Congress after a chaotic week of negotiations and revisions.

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House Ethics Committee Accuses Gaetz of Sex with Minor

A House Ethics Committee report accuses former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying for sex with multiple women, including a minor, between 2017 and 2020, citing financial records and witness testimonies; Gaetz denies the accusations.

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Texas Rep. Granger's Absence Highlights Health Challenges

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been absent from the US House of Representatives since July 24, 2023, due to health challenges, missing over 54% of votes this year; her son confirmed she resides in a Texas retirement facility with memory care, though not in the dedicated unit. She is retiring at the ...

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Musk Accused of Blocking China Investment Bill, Raising National Security Concerns

House Democrats accuse Elon Musk of pressuring Republicans to block a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating US investments in China, jeopardizing crucial tech regulations and raising national security concerns, ultimately leading to a temporary funding bill instead.

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Manchin Calls Democratic Brand "Toxic," Advocates for Centrist Third Party

Senator Joe Manchin, leaving Congress after 15 years, calls the Democratic brand "toxic," citing a shift away from kitchen-table issues, and advocates for a centrist third party, "The American Party", due to the current polarization of the Democratic and Republican parties.

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Congress Averts Shutdown With Last-Minute Spending Bill

Facing a looming government shutdown, Congress initially passed a massive 1,547-page spending bill, but it faced intense Republican criticism and failed. Subsequent negotiations, complicated by interventions from Elon Musk and President-elect Trump, led to a smaller bill that maintained current fund...

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Biden Signs Bill Averted US Government Shutdown

President Biden signed a bipartisan bill averting a US government shutdown, days after President-elect Trump rejected an initial deal; the bill funds the government until mid-March, includes \$100 billion in disaster aid and \$10 billion for farmers, and prevented the potential furlough of 875,000 w...

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