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House Passes Bill Blocking Future Presidents From Banning Oil Drilling Without Congress’ Approval Legislation was passed 226 to 188 by the Republican-controlled House to prevent future administrations from prohibiting oil and gas drilling without the consent of Congress, giving President Donald Trump another significant win. The “Protecting American Energy Production Act” forbids the president from [...]

Senate Convenes on Shutdown Deal as Trump Pushes Filibuster Demands The Senate is meeting to consider a potential deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown, now in its 37th day, as President Donald Trump renews his push for Republicans to eliminate the filibuster — a move he argues is essential to reopen the government and [...]

Supreme Court Issues Decision In Religious Freedom Case The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously decided in favor of a postal worker from Pennsylvania in a significant religious liberty case involving the appropriateness of employers’ accommodation of religious preferences in the workplace. Christian mailman Gerald Groff of Pennsylvania requested the court rule on whether the U.S. [...]