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Key Democrats, Congress and Israel

After Delay, Top Democrats in Congress Sign Off on Sale of F-15 Jets to Israel

A Biden administration plan to sell $18 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to Israel is moving forward after two top Democratic holdouts in Congress signed off on the deal, according to multiple people familiar with the sale.

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Key Democrats approve major arms sale to Israel, including F-15s

Under pressure from the Biden administration, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) approved the multibillion-dollar sale despite concerns about the Gaza death toll.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

Two Key Democrats in US Congress Approve Major Arms Sale to Israel, Washington Post Reports

Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel, in this handout image released April 14, 2024. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo (Reuters) - Two key Democrats in the U.

Warning labels, social media and Congress

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Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels for social media, like those on cigarettes

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.

Omaha.com · 1d

Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes

In a Monday opinion piece for The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.

U.S. News & World Report on M… · 21h

What to Know About the Surgeon General’s Call for Social Media Warning Labels

The surgeon general said mental health risks to young people from social media platforms is enough to justify warning labels similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products. Here’s what to know.

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TikTok Challenges Congress's Secrecy on Alleged Security Threat

US lawmakers raced to pass a TikTok ban following a series of briefings that remain classified. Now, the app’s Chinese owner ...

Haridopolos picks up Trump endorsement in Republican primary for Congress in 8th District

Trump says Haridopolos will fight inflation, grow our economy, secure our border, support our military/vets, defend Second ...

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Two-sub build rate uncertain as Congress hashes out defense bills

Bills to authorize defense programs include a second Virginia-class sub, but the current appropriations bill doesn't fund it.

Congress Is Set to Get Its First Transgender Member. Meet Sarah McBride.

Meet Sarah McBride, who faces no significant opposition to her bid for a US House seat. She'd be the first transgender member ...

FEC's Trey Trainor: DA Bragg "Effectively Usurped" The Jurisdiction Congress Has Reserved For Federal Authorities

FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor's opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Manhattan District Attorney ...

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North Dakota voters just passed age limits for Congress. Will it hold up?

How old is too old to run for Congress? Voters in North Dakota approved a ballot measure but is it enforceable?

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What the Republican vote to hold Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress means

Merrick Garland became the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday as ...

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Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress

House Republicans voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress after he declined to turn ...

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Ilhan Omar primary opponent scores endorsement from United Steelworkers union: ‘Deeply honored’

Democratic primary opponent won the endorsement of the United Steelworkers union. Don Samuels, 75, former Minneapolis ...

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Do members of Congress need a pay raise? After 15 years, some say yes.

Lawmakers have gone 15 years without a pay increase, allowing federal judges and their own staff to far eclipse their ...

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