Feinstein Suffered More Complications From Illness Than Were Publicly Disclosed
Annie Karni and Carl Hulse, The New York Times
When she arrived at the Capitol last week after a more than two-month absence recovering from shingles, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, 89, appeared shockingly diminished.
Democrats warn Biden against toughening aid for the poor
Richard Cowan and Leah Douglas, Reuters
Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Biden’s willingness to engage with Republicans demanding tougher work requirements for food aid recipients as part of any deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling.
Conservatives push for border bill to be added to debt ceiling negotiations
Katherine Doyle et al., NBC News
With the lifting of Title 42, House conservatives are making the case that the situation at the border is an emergency and mounting an eleventh-hour push to include the recently passed Republican border bill in debt ceiling talks.
Lawmakers Consider More Security for Offices Following Connolly Staff Attack
Stephanie Lai, The New York Times
The attack on two congressional aides this week at the Fairfax, Va., office of Representative Gerald E. Connolly has prompted members of Congress and their staffs to consider additional safety measures in their workplaces outside of Washington.
New House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults
Sahil Kapur, NBC News
A bipartisan bill set to be unveiled Thursday by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. enters debt default or if the government shuts down.
Taking on the F.B.I., Trump Allies Single Out a Former Agent
Adam Goldman, The New York Times
Over 25 years as an F.B.I. agent, Timothy R. Thibault reeled in big names while investigating public corruption, sending two Democratic congressmen to prison and overseeing sensitive inquiries into the Clinton Foundation and the former governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, another Democrat.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces articles of impeachment against Biden
Rebecca Shabad, NBC News
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Thursday introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden over his handling of migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Top Senate Dem: Congress ‘must move quickly’ on artificial intelligence legislation
Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Congress “must move quickly” to regulate artificial intelligence and has convened a bipartisan group of senators to work on legislation.