The United States House of Representatives has been in the spotlight recently due to a series of significant legislative actions and debates. These include the passing of a foreign aid package, the advancement of a bill that could potentially ban TikTok, and the extension of a warrantless surveillance law. Speaker Mike Johnson has faced challenges within his own party, with calls for his removal from far-right members over the handling of a $94 billion national security package and efforts to break a Republican blockade on aid for Ukraine.
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, with the other being the Senate. It is composed of representatives who are elected by the people of each state to serve two-year terms. The House plays a crucial role in the legislative process, including the introduction and passage of bills, budget approval, and oversight of the executive branch. The Speaker of the House, currently Nancy Pelosi, is the presiding officer and plays a key leadership role in guiding the legislative agenda. The House is an integral part of the federal government's system of checks and balances, working alongside the Senate and the President to make and enact laws for the nation.
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The vote puts Congress on track to send long sought-after aid to Ukraine.
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A long-delayed US$61 billion in funding for Kyiv’s forces has cleared the House but still needs a vote in the Senate.
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With ban headed for passage, TikTok's long-running fight moves from Congress to the courts.
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President Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets law enforcement conduct electronic surveillance without warrant.
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Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives
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Around 170 million American TikTok users could be banned from the popular platform as a landmark bill has passed through the Senate - but do YOU agree with the legislation?
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Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Polling consistently shows the border is one of the top issues for voters in 2024.
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The Speaker of the House now faces calls for his removal from far-right members after introducing a $94bn foreign aid package
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Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled an elaborate plan to break a US aid package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. The move could end a months-long Republican blockade on help for Ukraine.
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Chamber is expected to take up Israel and Ukraine legislation this week
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Republicans and Democrats voted to advance a measure to extend a warrantless surveillance law, but skeptics in both parties were still pushing to make substantial changes before a final vote.
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They argue that quickly dispensing with the charges, as senators in both parties are inclined to do, would be an affront to Americans.
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Legalizing same-sex marriage could also have positive impact on tourism, which contributes about 12% to the nation’s $500 billion economy.
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"Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.
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MTG arrived in Washington as an embattled outsider. Her move against Speaker Mike Johnson harkens back to her roots, even if she's not the same.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson chooses Representative John Moolenaar, Republican of Michigan, to head committee after its chair, Mike Gallagher, announces he will leave Congress on April 19.
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Several members of Congress spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how their children reacted to TikTok potentially being banned in the US.
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"He assured me: shortly after the break. Like, immediately," one lawmaker said.
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Many companies, particularly in the beauty and fashion industries, have boosted sales through the platform. They don’t really have a backup plan.