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The Federal Spending Threat To National Security
The United States is not at war, but that is what makes the latest report from the Congressional Budget Office even more alarming. The federal budget deficit rose to $1.83 trillion for the fiscal year that ended last month, a growth of 13% from the year before despite the fact that the economy is growing, […]
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3185622/federal-spending-threat-natio...
Biden Announces $600 Million For Florida Hurricane Relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return and approve additional aid, but House Speaker Mike Johnson said he won't ask lawmakers to return to Washington before the election. Tom Hanson reports.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/biden-announces-600-...
Trump Pushes Plan To Hire More Border Patrol Agents
Former President Trump said on Sunday that ifelectedhe would call on Congress toboost the pay ofCustoms and Border Protection agents to meet a goal of hiring 10,000 agents. So in order to meet the goal of hiring 10,000 new agents we need agents. We have to we need them badly, and keeping our incredible...
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4931488-trum...
Mike Johnson Says Congress Does Not Need To Come Back Now For More Hurricane Aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson said it would be "premature" to call Congress back from its break to pass hurricane aid for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/oct/13/m...
'Premature': Speaker Johnson Says Congress Does Not Need To Come Back Now For More Hurricane Aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson said it would be "premature" to call Congress back from its break to pass hurricane aid for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/oct/13/m...
Johnson: Hurricane Relief Can Wait Until Congress Returns From Recess
CBSHouse Speaker Mike Johnson plainly rejected calls for Congress to return to pass more funding bills for hurricane victims, cla...
https://www.thedailybeast.com/johnson-hurricane-re...
From The Pulpit, Harris Calls Out Trump For Hurricane Misinformation. Biden Surveys Floridas Damage
President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Sunday at the devastation inflicted on Florida's Gulf Coast by Hurricane Milton as he presses Congress to approve additional emergency disaster funding.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/13/biden-will-view-hurricane-milton-damag...
Frost Says Congress Should Return "as Soon As Possible" To Replenish Disaster Funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maxwell-frost-fema-fu...
Johnson: Congress Coming Back Early For Hurricane Relief Would Be Premature
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/13/johnson-c...
Mayorkas Calls On Congress To Fund FEMA Disaster Relief, Warning Hurricane Season Is Not Over
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday warned that hurricane season isn't over and urged Congress to fund FEMA for future storms.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mayorkas-calls-congress-fund-fema-disaster-reli...
The Freedom Caucus Might Have Two Of Its Chairs Ousted From Congress In One Year
Democrats are pouring money into taking down former House Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and this time, they just might succeed.Why it matters: Perry has been a major thorn in the side of GOP leadership, leading the Freedom Caucus as it staged revolts against ...
https://www.axios.com/2024/10/13/another-freedom-caucus-chair-fights-for-his-pol...
Face The Nation: Frost, Salvanto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has enough funding, "why would we leave it up to chance" for the remainder of the hurricane season, and The latest CBS News poll shows that Kamala Harris an...
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/face-the-nation-fros...
Influential Black Lawmaker Concerned About Black Men Spurning Kamala
A prominent black Democrat in Congress conceded on Sunday he is “concerned” about black men not turning out for Vice President Kamala Harris and voting for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the highest-ranking black lawmaker in Congress before stepping down from leadership earlier this year, made the comment ...
https://www.dailywire.com/news/influential-black-l...
Rep. Maxwell Frost Says Congress Should Return "as Soon As Possible" To Replenish Relief Funds
Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has enough funding, "why would we leave it up to chance" for the remainder of the hurricane season.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rep-maxwell-frost-sa...
Liz Cheney Issues New Warning About Republicans Controlling Congress
Following concerns about the certification of this year's upcoming election, Cheney issued a warning about the GOP controlling Congress.
https://www.newsweek.com/liz-cheney-issues-new-war...
Donalds Spars With CNNs Bash Over 2020 Election Claims
Rep. Bryon Donalds (R-Fla.) joined CNNs State of the Union on Sunday, where he and host Dana Bash spared over 2020 election claims. Bash asked Donalds if Congress should follow the Electoral Count Act, which had an update passed in 2022 that will apply to certification of the 2024 presidential election. Look, I think when...
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4930960-byro...
