Farm bill, with changes, heads to U.S. House for vote
After more than 22 hours of debate, the Agriculture Committee in the House of Representatives voted early Thursday morning to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Seven Democrats – despite voicing […]
Trump administration considers selling some student debts to private sector
The Trump administration confirmed Monday that it is considering selling portions of the nearly $1.7 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private sector companies.
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Jeffries says no progress made in DHS shutdown negotiations
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has remained underfunded for five days, but Democrats and Republicans are no closer to reaching a deal on...
‘Poison pills’: Environmentalists, lawmakers criticize the 2026 farm bill
Democrats and environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the recently-released farm bill, which includes deregulatory and pro-industry provisions supported by the Trump administration.
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Partial government shutdown imminent as Congress leaves town
Lawmakers have left town after failing to pass the Homeland Security full-year funding bill, ensuring a partial shutdown of DHS beginning Saturday.
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