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Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature

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The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a new set of Republican-favored congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday as state lawmakers look to fast-track a new House map as the midterms approach. Florida currently has a 20-8 Republican edge in its congressional delegation, but the new map that DeSantis is proposing aims to

House Passes Budget Resolution to Fund ICE, 3-Year FISA Extension

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The U.S. Capitol on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed two critical pieces of legislation to fund the federal government and to extend a controversial spying program. In a 215–211 vote, the House approved a bill to start the budget reconciliation process. The filibuster-proof process is

House Passes 3-Year Extension of FISA Surveillance Program

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The U.S. Capitol on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. House of Representatives extended a key federal surveillance program in a 235–191 vote on April 29, sending the measure to the Senate just ahead of the program’s expiry on April 30. The surveillance program is known as Section 702 of the Foreign

House Advances FISA Extension, Budget Plan for ICE and Border Patrol, and Farm Bill

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The U.S. Capitol building on April 22, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. House of Representatives advanced bills on April 29 to extend a surveillance authority, a budget blueprint to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, and a Farm Bill. The procedural vote to advance the legislation passed 216–210, marking an

America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the First Landing and the Raising of the Cape Henry Cross

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On this day 419 years ago, America’s birthright of faith was anchored in the sand when a courageous group of adventurers, explorers, and settlers planted a glorious wooden cross at the crest of Cape Henry, Virginia—a consecration of the new frontier that laid the foundation for the greatest Republic in the history of the world.