Sen Vance memo warns GOP colleagues of ‘systemic failures’ in US aid to Ukraine
Sen. JD Vance is circulating a memo Wednesday morning warning GOP colleagues about a DOD report on flaws in monitoring U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Vermont GOP governor proposes $8.6 billion budget, urges lawmakers to avoid tax increase
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has proposed an $8.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 with an emphasis on priorities such as affordability, public safety and housing.
Public Schedule – January 24, 2024
***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 9:30 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken holds a meet and greet with employees and families of U.S. Consulate Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria.(CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 10:20 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Blinken attends a digital technology
Maryland county’s gun safety pamphlet law upheld in federal appeals court
A federal appeals court upheld a MD county law requiring gun sellers to distribute pamphlets about suicide prevention and mental health resources.
GOP Senators Call on Republicans to Unite Behind Trump After New Hampshire Victory
‘Republicans need to unite around a single candidate, and it’s clear that President Trump is Republican voters’ choice’ Former President Donald Trump secured more endorsements, including two senators, after defeating former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley by relatively wide margins in the New Hampshire Republican primary on Tuesday. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Deb Fischer
US laughs off reports of Putin eyeing Alaska as Russia’s ‘former real estate’: ‘Not getting it back’
The State Department rejected the notion of Russia reclaiming Alaska centuries after the 1867 purchase amid reports Russian President Vladimir Putin was eyeing former "real estate."
Attempt by Georgia elections board to investigate secretary of state sparks legal debate
The GA Senate Ethics committee voted for a bill that would allow the State Election Board to investigate Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who claims is is unconstitutional.