Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsIsrael-Hamas warUkraineUnited StatesUnited States governmentWashington news As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges by Gabriel Martinez December 25, 2023 December 25, 2023 U.S. Congress grapples with global crises, including Ukraine aid, amid political divides and international tensions.
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Bookmark CrimeGeneral NewsLaw enforcementLegislationPhiladelphiaU.S. News Philadelphia votes to ban ski masks to decrease crime. Opponents worry it’ll unfairly target some by Gabriel Martinez December 2, 2023 December 2, 2023 Philadelphia City Council bans ski masks in public spaces, citing safety concerns, but faces opposition over potential unfair targeting.
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Bookmark BusinessCryptocurrencyDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsLegislation Regulatory Interventions in Cryptocurrency: Congress Yet to Act Amid Rising Incidents by Lucas Garcia November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023 Overview of U.S. regulatory actions and Congressional inaction in addressing cryptocurrency scandals and industry regulation.
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Bookmark CongressDistrict of ColumbiaGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownLegislationPoliticsU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States Senate Efforts in Senate Intensify to Secure Interim Funding, Averting Holiday Season Government Shutdown by Michael Nguyen November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023 Senate moves to prevent holiday shutdown with a swift vote on a temporary funding bill, amid bipartisan support and internal GOP conflicts.
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