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- 1Republicans join Democrats to pass Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions▼Several Republicans vote with Democrats to pass Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package
Several Republican lawmakers crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of a package combining aid for Ukraine with new sanctions on Russia. The vote signals continued bipartisan support in Congress for backing Kyiv despite opposition from some in the GOP. The measure advances as the war in Ukraine remains a central foreign policy issue in Washington.
- 2GOP bill delays Medicaid cuts until after midterms●GOP bill hides brutal cuts until after midterms to shield them from voters. Dec 31: Medicaid work requirements trigger m
Critics say a Republican-backed bill schedules its harshest cuts to take effect after the midterm elections, shielding lawmakers from voter backlash. Under the timeline, Medicaid work requirements begin December 31, potentially causing mass disenrollment; from January 1, people denied Medicaid could also lose tax credits, and immigrants lose credits. Student loan relief ends July 1. Opponents argue the sequencing is deliberately political.
- 3Former GOP Rep. David Rivera gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying▼Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
Former Florida Republican congressman David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for acting as an unregistered foreign agent while secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government. Prosecutors said he failed to disclose paid work for Caracas, including efforts to improve relations between Venezuela and the United States. The sentence marks a dramatic fall for a one-time lawmaker and draws renewed attention to foreign lobbying enforcement.
- 4Democrats push bill targeting Trump-linked surveillance●We and our fellow citizens are constantly pushing Trump and his GOP henchmen back. Let's check in on the latest! Democra
Democrats have introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on surveillance practices associated with Donald Trump, putting Republicans in a difficult position by forcing them to vote on the measure. Supporters of the bill are framing it as part of ongoing efforts by citizens and lawmakers to push back against Trump and the GOP, and the debate is drawing attention among US politics watchers.
- 5GOP Lawmakers Turn Populist Focus on Big Business●Grand Old Populists: GOP lawmakers target big business
Republican lawmakers are increasingly taking aim at large corporations, marking a shift from the party's traditionally pro-business stance toward a more populist economic agenda. Reports describe GOP figures framing big companies as out of touch with working-class voters, with potential implications for regulation, antitrust policy and the party's future coalition ahead of upcoming elections.