Congress split on increasing Secret Service's budget
Congress gave the Secret Service more than $3 billion this year which was an increase north of $265 million from last year. Copyright 2024 Gray DC. All rights reserved.
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White House says Congress has to act on ‘de minimis’ tariffs
The White House, having moved to narrow the use of a tariff exemption on small orders, says Congress still has to legislate on the matter.
White House in August asked Congress to enhance Secret Service funding through election
The Biden administration submitted a special request to congressional committees in August asking for a boost to funding for the US Secret Service in the weeks leading up to and after the 2024 election,
‘Rumblings’ behind the scenes that Congress could increase funding for the Secret Service
NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley and retired U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent Robert McDonald discuss the apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump and calls for increased resources for the U.
White House seeks bump in Secret Service funding, sources say
The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase Secret Service spending after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Multiple sources tell CBS News the White House Office of Management and Budget has submitted an anomaly request warning the agency would have "insufficient resources" to increase its protective operations without more funding.
US Congress searches for stopgap funding deal amid rancor
The U.S. Congress returns from a weekend recess on Monday and will attempt to broker a deal on legislation to temporarily ...
Defense experts warn US military ‘not prepared’ for major global war as Congress feuds over funding
A congressionally mandated report concluded that “in many ways, China is outpacing” the US and has “largely negated the US military advantage in the Western Pacific.” ...
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DC Statehood: Washingtonians Call for Fair Representation in Congress
While most of the country’s attention is focused on the presidential race following the dramatic debate, the elections to ...
Released Russian dissident Kara-Murza visits US Congress
Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza shook his head in disbelief as he addressed lawmakers and diplomats in a U.S. Senate ...
Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States would have given Nixon immunity for Watergate crimes — but 50 years ago he needed a presidential pardon to avoid …
Gerald Ford knew Richard Nixon could be prosecuted for crimes he committed as president. That was simply a fact, when ...
DK Shivakumar Meets Rahul Gandhi In United States, Amid Row Over MUDA Scam
Dallas: Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Rahul Gandhi in the United States, as the ...
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It took 3 assassinations before Congress tasked the Secret Service with protecting presidents
Baker was tasked with hunting down Booth, and his memoir was published in 1867 with the title, “History of the United ...
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SECNAV Del Toro Letter to Congress on the Effects of a Continuing Resolution
The following is the Sept. 12, 2024, letter from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro to Congress on the potential effects ...
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AHRQ Issues Report to Congress on Burden of Sepsis in U.S. Hospital Care
The report, titled “An Assessment of Sepsis in the United States and its Burden on Hospital Care,” responds to language in the Joint Explanatory Statement that accompanied the Consolidated ...
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Senate Republicans block unrestricted IVF insurance mandate but still back other IVF bills
The Senate fell several votes short of the three-fifths majority needed to end debate on the bill Tuesday afternoon.
US Senate IVF bill fails after Republicans block it, despite Trump support
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on a bill to enshrine federal protections and expand insurance coverage for ...