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Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats

4 septembre 2026 à 12:24
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

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The agreement, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Times, is focused on chemical and biological defense research.

House Votes to Avert Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections

1 septembre 2026 à 14:06
Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Trump in an overwhelming vote, reflecting bipartisan enthusiasm around punting a messy spending fight until after the midterms.

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Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol on Tuesday morning. The stopgap bill would keep federal funding flowing at current levels through Dec. 11.

G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

25 août 2026 à 13:44
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.

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Cattle grazing on a ranch in Gillette, Wyo. “Americans want U.S. beef on the table — not foreign imports,” said Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, the No. 2 Republican.
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