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Shutdown Showdown: Johnson Under Pressure as Powerbrokers Clash

September 19, 2024

As the clock ticks down to the end of the month, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in Washington. House Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to pivot to a new plan after the House failed to pass a six-month government funding plan, which sparked a heated debate on Capitol Hill. The bill'

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The Gloves Are Off: A High-Stakes Battle Over Government Funding and Voter Eligibility

September 17, 2024

The United States Congress is on the verge of a showdown over government funding and voter eligibility, with Speaker Mike Johnson announcing plans to bring a stopgap proposal to the floor for a vote on Wednesday. The move comes after Johnson was forced to pull the proposal last week due to widesprea

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The Rake Effect: How Republicans' Voter Suppression Tactics May Backfire

September 11, 2024

The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and