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A discharge petition allows the House rank-and-file to force a vote on any legislation with support from at least 218 members, a majority of the chamber.

Judge Michael H. Simon stated that the withholding of funds from humanities councils is likely unconstitutional, affirming Congress' exclusive power over federal funding.

Section 9 includes eight different clauses, but likely the most relevant to the Republican leadership is the right of habeas corpus. "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it," reads the Constitution.

I'm committed to working toward a long-term solution for the Universal Service Fund and the communications services it supports. With our comment portal now open, I look forward to reviewing feedback with the goal of closing the digital divide for unserved and underserved communities across America.

President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to add over $4 trillion to the deficit, which is $700 billion more than previously estimated.

"Trump's tariffs and firing of a senior Labor official raise questions about the impact of aggressive policies, as job growth is slowing and inflation is rising."

The upcoming congressional vote on two bills will expedite U.S. arms sales by reducing necessary vetting and possibly omitting congressional notification altogether.

NASA appears to be acting in accordance with a fringe, extremist ideology emanating from the White House Office of Management and Budget that asserts a right to impound funds appropriated by Congress for the sake of executive branch priorities.

The President's Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is exempt from Congressional spending cuts, with Senate Republicans agreeing to maintain $400 million funding.

"I think I got elected because I am aggressive. I think that we've got to be fighters in this moment."

More than 10 million Medicaid recipients are expected to lose coverage in the next decade, with fears that rural hospitals relying on these patients may close.

Caine's predecessor, General Charles Q. Brown, was fired just 16 months into his four-year term for the apparent sin of having been appointed by President Biden.

In Brooklyn, the national anniversary devolved into a celebration of explosive noise with the incessant discharge of firecrackers and pyrotechnics throughout the city.

On Tuesday, the Senate passed the massive spending bill 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie after three Republicans joined every Democrat in voting against it.

Jessica Riedl criticized the Big Beautiful Bill, stating it would be the most expensive legislation since the 1960s and significantly worsen the national debt despite claims of economic growth.