The House Democratic leadership on Tuesday nixed funding for the defense system from its government spending and debt ceiling hike bill after a group of progressive lawmakers threatened to block the legislation unless the military aid was withdrawn.
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Democrats say they have a deal on tax increases
Congressional Democrats and the White House have reached an agreement on a “framework” to pay for a massive social welfare spending package, party leaders said Thursday.
Florida lawmaker introduces abortion bill similar to Texas restrictions
A lawmaker in Florida introduced a bill on Wednesday with a similar framework to the recent Texas law prohibiting abortions roughly six weeks after conception.
Murders increased in 2020 by 29%, FBI annual report
The U.S. in 2020 had its biggest increase in annual murders since the national record-keeping started in 1960, according to an FBI’s annual crime report.