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Congress Unites to Fight Fentanyl Trafficking, Reduce Port Wait Times

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A bipartisan pair of representatives in the House of Representatives has proposed legislation that will make it easier to perform the duties of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. H.R. 1924, also known as the Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade Facilitation (BEST) Act, ensures that image technicians and supervisors at ports are hired to examine more closely cargo scans, … [Read more...] about Congress Unites to Fight Fentanyl Trafficking, Reduce Port Wait Times

Rep. Massie Pushes to Axe Taxes on Social Security Again

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Both the House of Representatives and Senate of Republicans have introduced legislation in support of President Donald Trump’s promise that seniors will not be taxed for their Social Security benefits. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced on Thursday that he had reintroduced H.R.1040 - the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act. Massie initially introduced this bill in May … [Read more...] about Rep. Massie Pushes to Axe Taxes on Social Security Again

Rep. Eli Crane Mocks Democrats, Suggests Therapy Dogs Over ‘Mental Stability’ Concerns

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During a Wednesday hearing, Rep. Eli Crane suggested that the House Oversight Committee bring in therapy dogs to assist Democrats. You wouldn't believe it, would you? The hearing on Thursday featured adorable puppies. It's not as simple as you might think. During a hearing entitled "Rightsizing Government," Mr. Crane noticed that some of his Democratic colleagues were a … [Read more...] about Rep. Eli Crane Mocks Democrats, Suggests Therapy Dogs Over ‘Mental Stability’ Concerns

Congresswomen Crash Speaker Johnson’s Meeting with Treasury Sec. Bessent… All for DOGE?!

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Two House Ways and Means Committee members decided to create political theatre in the Elon Musk/DOGE audit of the Department of the Treasury Payments. They interrupted a private House Speaker Mike Johnson meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO). Can you guess the party? I am sure you can do the math and figure … [Read more...] about Congresswomen Crash Speaker Johnson’s Meeting with Treasury Sec. Bessent… All for DOGE?!