Tag: u_s_congress

Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Policy Bill, Airpower, and Navy Battleship

28 May 2026 3:04 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense is reporting on the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, Sen. Ted Budd's airpower plan, and congressional pressure on Navy battleship design details.

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Media Monitor: Congress Nears Recess Without Immigration Funding; DNC Report Criticized; Hurricane Season Outlook

22 May 2026 7:39 a.m. · Source: NPR

NPR is reporting that Congress is poised to recess without approving immigration funding, while a DNC report on 2024 losses faces internal criticism. The network also covers the 2026 hurricane season outlook.

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Bill S.4530 Proposes Capitol Police Retirement Age Increase

22 May 2026 4:38 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

A new bill, S.4530, presented to the President, seeks to amend federal code to authorize an increase in the retirement age for Capitol Police members. This legislative update comes from the U.S. Library of Congress.

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Library of Congress Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Mid-May 2026

18 May 2026 9:52 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress's most-viewed bills for the week of May 17, 2026, highlight public interest in legislation covering obesity treatment, digital asset clarity, veterans' compensation, and combating organized retail crime.

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Media Monitor: TIME Reports 2026 Midterms Shaping Up as Potential Democratic Wave

5 May 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: Time Magazine

TIME is reporting that the 2026 midterm elections are increasingly resembling the 2006 Democratic wave. The outlet notes that poor polling for President Donald Trump and a record number of Republican retirements are boosting Democratic optimism.

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Media Monitor: CBC News on RCMP Drone Restrictions, U.S. Military Strike Probe

2 Dec 2025 7:16 a.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC News reports the RCMP is restricting Chinese-made drone use due to security risks. U.S. Congress will probe military strikes on alleged drug boats.

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Media Monitor: Wildfire Smoke, Texas Floods, AI Videos

9 Jul 2025 7:02 p.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC News reports on concerns from U.S. Congress members about Canadian wildfire smoke, questions for Texas officials after deadly floods, and the removal of AI-generated videos on TikTok.

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Media Monitor: Sen. Tillis to Forgo Re-election Bid

30 Jun 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

TIME reports that Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not seek re-election after his term ends in 2027, opening the door for a Republican primary.

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Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader

21 Apr 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.

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