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By some estimates, cargo thefts are a $35 billion-a-year problem with the power to disrupt supply chains, and even increase prices at the grocery store.
The Senate cleared two procedural hurdles Tuesday/TK day to move closer to a final vote on the GOP effort to codify Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts as a deadline to act on the White House priority looms.
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KHON Honolulu on MSNU.S. Senate passes illegal ahi fishing billA bill aimed at protecting local fishermen has been passed by the U.S. Senate. On July 14, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, led by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Cruz.
A narrow Senate vote on July 15 has moved forward President Donald Trump’s effort to rescind $9 billion in previously authorized federal funds—chiefly affecting foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.
As Russia delays peace negotiations with Ukraine, U.S. elected officials in Congress are considering a new sanctions bill to force Russia to end its war.
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Schaumburg congressman facing off against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in primary race to succeed retiring Dick Durbin.
President Donald Trump secured approval of his first judicial nominee of his second term, as the U.S. Senate confirmed a former law clerk to three members of the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority to a seat on a federal appeals court.
Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, with some bipartisan opposition to foreign aid cuts.