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April 20, 2024

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Saturday failed to pass a border security bill that Republican leadership intended as an incentive for conservatives to support a foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

April 18, 2024

Rep. Don Davis recently introduced a bill that will help residents of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District access cutting-edge medications in the years to come.

Issues:Health Care
April 18, 2024

(The Center Square) – As Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd prepare to vote by Friday, three North Carolinians in the House of Representatives have already voted against renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

April 17, 2024

After the Alabama Supreme Court blocked access to IVF in February, some prominent Republicans across the country tried to distance themselves from the ruling.

Issues:Health Care
April 17, 2024

Top Air Force leaders may have to provide Congress with extensive justification for further cuts in the fighter force, after being grilled in budget testimony by members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees unhappy with divestitures in various fleets.

April 17, 2024

SEYMOUR JOHNSON, N.C. (WITN) -Potential changes proposed by the Secretary of the Air Force could mean big changes for Seymour Johnson Air Force base and the Wayne County economy.

April 16, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) path to passing his proposed aid bill began to look shakier on Tuesday, amid defections inside his party and a move from two members of his caucus to force Johnson’s ouster.

April 15, 2024

Tens of thousands of people in rural southeastern North Carolina are set to lose access to a federal program that helps pay for internet service.

The Affordable Connectivity Program allows eligible residents to save up to $30 on their monthly internet bill. But the program for low-income families is set to end in May unless Congress agrees to extend its funding.

Issues:Grants
April 15, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking to bring separate Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan funding bills to the floor this week, two sources familiar told Axios. 

April 14, 2024

Before getting on board with his party's push to force a vote on foreign aid, Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) had a stipulation for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.): Give my competing, bipartisan effort a serious look.