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Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, because they were dissatisfied with the deal that included $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, as well as $20.23 billion for border security and immigration reforms. Some Republicans said the border measures were not enough to address the…
The only president in the United States to serve two non-consecutive terms is Grover Cleveland. He was first elected as the 22nd president in 1884 and served from 1885 to 1889. After losing the 1888 election to Benjamin Harrison, Cleveland ran again in 1892 and won, becoming the 24th president. Therefore, he served two non-consecutive…
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution addresses issues related to presidential succession and disability. It was ratified on February 10, 1967, in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The amendment outlines the procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President and for responding to situations…
The agreement on border laws is a bipartisan deal that was reached by some senators in the U.S. to address the issues of illegal immigration, asylum reform, and foreign aid. It has been endorsed by President Biden, who urged Congress to pass it. However, the agreement faces many challenges and uncertainties in both the Senate…
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is the only U.S. president to have received a patent. Before entering politics, Lincoln worked as a lawyer and held a keen interest in engineering and innovation. Lincoln’s early experiences, including his work as a rail-splitter and a boatman, shaped his character and instilled in him…
The Congressional Baseball Game is an annual event in which members of the United States Congress, both Senators and Representatives, come together for a friendly baseball game. The tradition dates back to 1909 and has become a bipartisan event, fostering camaraderie among members of different political parties. Key points about the Congressional Baseball Game since…
The record for the longest filibuster in the United States Senate is held by Senator Strom Thurmond. On August 28, 1957, Thurmond filibustered for a total of 24 hours and 18 minutes straight. His filibuster was aimed at opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans….
Senate negotiators have unveiled a bipartisan deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S. border with Mexico, as well as provide new aid to Ukraine and Israel. The deal is part of a larger national security package that President Joe Biden requested for $110 billion. However, the deal faces an uphill fight…
Leaders in Congress reach agreement on spending levels in key step to avoiding shutdown. Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on the overall spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month. The agreement largely follows the spending caps for defense and domestic programs that Congress…
Hiram L. Fong (1906–2004) was an American politician and the first Asian-American to be elected as a U.S. Senator. He was a member of the Republican Party. Fong was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1959, the same year Hawaii became a state. He made history as the first Asian-American to serve in the Senate….