Senate Democrats are pushing for new laws to stop taxpayer money from going to people who attacked the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This comes five years after the event. One proposed law would prevent any compensation fund for the rioters. Another law would stop federal money from being used t
Senate rules are causing trouble for some of Trump's choices for important legal jobs. The "blue slip" rule, which has been around for a long time, is being used by Democrats and some Republicans to block these picks. This rule lets senators from a state veto nominees for certain legal jobs in their
Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al
Relationship violence is a big problem. It affects health and society. It's not just about married couples. Young people in college face this too. The Bioecological Theory of Human Development helps us understand this issue. It looks at how different things in a person's life connect. Things like w
Senate Democrats are at a crossroads. They are thinking about shutting down the government if they don't get what they want on health care. This is a big change for them. In the past, they were against shutdowns. But now, they feel like they have no choice. Many Democrats are frustrated. They think
Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is taking a different approach to his role. He's focusing on teamwork and listening to others. This is a shift from the previous leader's style. Thune's method is being tested with a big tax bill. It's a mix of old and new ideas. The bill passed, but it wasn't easy.
Senate Republicans have introduced a revised spending and tax cut bill that includes many of President Trump's domestic priorities. This bill, which is set to be voted on soon, aims to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and increase funding for border security, defense, and energy production. However, the
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or
Relationship violence is a serious issue that affects both individuals and communities. It's crucial to understand how different types of abuse unfold over time. This knowledge can help in preventing, spotting, and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) early on. There has been some research on
