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politics24 days ago•7 min saved

Trump taps Jay Clayton for DNI, drawing wide bipartisan praise

President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, to be Director of National Intelligence. The pick drew broad bipartisan praise from lawmakers across Capitol Hill who highlighted his public‑ and private‑sector experience and national-security credentials, with expectations for swift Senate confirmation and a push to reorganize and lead the intelligence community.

via The White House (.gov)|

#bipartisan-support #director-of-national-intelligence #jay-clayton

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Crypto regulation advances as Clarity Act clears key Senate committee

The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee on a largely party-line vote, signaling momentum for crypto regulation despite opposition from banks, unions and law enforcement; supporters say it would provide clear rules and investor protection, while critics warn it could affect bank deposits and enforcement of illicit activity, with the bill needing House passage and White House approval to become law.

via CNBC|

#bipartisan-support #business #clarity-act

world4 months ago•3 min saved

War Powers in Focus as US Strikes Iran Trigger Senate Push for Legislation

Democratic lawmakers condemned the strikes on Iran as a dangerous escalation and pressed the Senate to quickly pass a War Powers Resolution to block further presidential military action without Congress, with Kaine calling the strike a colossal mistake and leaders like Jeffries, Schumer, and Warner demanding more details and a floor vote; a notable but smaller bipartisan drift against unilateral action from Republicans such as Massie and Rand Paul signals cross-party momentum to curb executive war powers.

via Al Jazeera|

#bipartisan-support #congress #donald-trump

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

House Fails to Override Trump's Vetoes on Water Projects and Congressional Powers

The House voted 248-177 to uphold President Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which aims to improve water access for southeastern Colorado, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to override. Despite bipartisan support and low costs, most Republicans sided with the veto, citing concerns over federal spending, while Colorado lawmakers criticized the veto as political retaliation.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#bipartisan-support #colorado-water-project #federal-funding

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

House Republicans Prepare to Override Trump Vetoes in Rare Show of Defiance

House Republicans are planning to override President Trump's vetoes on two bills supporting a water pipeline in Colorado and the Miccosukee Tribe's land expansion, marking a rare act of defiance against Trump by the GOP, with bipartisan support expected to pass the override votes.

via Axios|

#bipartisan-support #house-override #miccosukee-tribe

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Trump vetoes bipartisan water and infrastructure bills, sparking controversy

President Trump vetoed a bipartisan bill to fund the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a major water infrastructure project in southeastern Colorado, citing concerns over federal spending, despite strong support from local officials and Congress. The project aims to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents and create jobs, but the veto has sparked criticism from Colorado's congressional delegation.

via The Colorado Sun|

#arkansas-valley-conduit #bipartisan-support #colorado-water-project

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Trump vetoes key bills on water projects and tribal measures in Colorado and Florida

President Trump vetoed a bipartisan bill to fund the Arkansas River Valley conduit in Colorado, a project providing clean water to 39 communities, citing fiscal concerns. Despite strong congressional support and local backing, the veto has sparked criticism from Colorado lawmakers and project advocates, who see it as a setback for rural water infrastructure.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#arkansas-river-valley-conduit #bipartisan-support #colorado-water-project

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Sparks State-Level Changes and Industry Impact

Tennessee lawmakers from both parties are calling for reform of state marijuana laws following the federal reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, with Democrats advocating for medical use and decriminalization, while some Republicans remain opposed due to concerns about safety and efficacy.

via Tennessee Lookout|

#bipartisan-support #federal-government #marijuana-reform

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

GOP Faces Obamacare Subsidy Crisis Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs

Republicans are heading towards an expiration of Obamacare subsidies without a unified plan, aiming to blame Democrats for the lapse and promote their narrative that Obamacare is too costly, while behind-the-scenes discussions about potential bipartisan solutions continue.

via Politico|

#bipartisan-support #health-care-policy #obamacare

defense-and-national-security8 months ago•6 min saved

Shutdown Tensions Rise as Defense Funding Bills Fail in Senate

Senate Democrats blocked the $852 billion Defense appropriations bill, despite bipartisan support, as part of broader negotiations and disagreements over government funding, risking delays in military pay and national security funding amid ongoing government shutdown tensions.

via The Hill|

#bipartisan-support #defense-and-national-security #defense-spending-bill

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats and Republicans praise Trump’s Gaza peace deal amid cautious optimism

Democratic senators acknowledged President Trump’s role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire but stopped short of endorsing a Nobel Peace Prize, emphasizing the need for further progress and bipartisan support, while some GOP members praised the deal and suggested Trump might already deserve the award for past efforts.

via CNN|

#bipartisan-support #gaza-ceasefire #israel-hamas-deal

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Congress Faces Uncertainty as Shutdown Looms Amid Funding Disputes

The House passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the government open through Nov. 20, but a major shutdown is still possible as the Senate faces a partisan battle over funding priorities, with both parties presenting competing proposals.

via Axios|

#bipartisan-support #funding-bill #government-shutdown

politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Senate Introduces Bill to Reverse Trump’s Anti-Union Orders

Lawmakers are pushing to reverse President Trump's executive orders that canceled collective bargaining rights for federal unions, with bills in both the House and Senate aiming to nullify these orders and restore union rights for federal employees, amid ongoing legal challenges and bipartisan support.

via Federal News Network|

#bipartisan-support #federal-employees #federal-unions

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Bipartisan Efforts Boost Federal and State Film Tax Incentives

Jon Voight and other industry supporters are backing bipartisan legislation, the CREATE Act, to extend a federal tax deduction for domestic film and TV production, aiming to boost American filmmaking and keep jobs local. The bill seeks to extend Section 181 through 2030, with support from both Democrats and Republicans, amidst broader efforts to promote domestic film industry incentives.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bipartisan-support #business #create-act

health11 months ago•5 min saved

RFK Jr. Advocates for Food Dye Regulations in Red States

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has successfully gained bipartisan support, leading to the passage of laws banning artificial food dyes and additives in several red states, traditionally a Democratic issue, with some states also restricting food benefits for low-income Americans. This shift highlights a growing focus on food safety and health across political lines.

via ABC News|

#artificial-food-dyes #bipartisan-support #food-laws