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BONUS: Sen. Wyden, Others Introduce Bicameral Billionaire Income Tax Act: 9.17.25
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28:32Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) led a bicameral news conference on introduction of the Billionaire Income Tax Act on September 17, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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BONUS: Democrats Reintroduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act: 9.17.25
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34:15Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and others participated in a September 17, 2025, news conference on reintroduction of the Protecting Our Democracy Act. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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BONUS: California Democrats Reintroduce Redistricting Reform Act: 9.18.25
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45:17Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) anchored a news conference on September 18, 2025, about introducing the Redistricting Reform Act. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries on Shutdown Threat: 9.25.25
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25:13House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a second press conference in as many days on September 25, 2025, as a government shutdown threat nears on the 30th. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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BONUS: Rep. Arrington, Others Call for Constitutional Convention: 9.17.25
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55:13Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX) held a news conference with advocates on September 17, 2025, to call for an amending convention under Article V of the Constitution. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries on Shutdown Threat: 9.24.25
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14:41House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke with reporters during a partially planned recess as a government shutdown threat faced Congress on September 24, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Speaker Johnson and Senate Leaders on Continuing Appropriations: 9.19.25
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33:45House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke with reporters shortly following House passage of a "clean" bill to fund government for the first seven weeks of fiscal year 2026 before Senate Democrats and then Republicans took to the Senate Studio after the House bill and a Democratic alternative were each defeated with eleven days left in FY25. Visit www…
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Senate Floor Debate on Continuing Appropriations: 9.19.25
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47:54Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) gave floor remarks on Friday, September 19, 2025, followed by debate on competing bills to fund the government into fiscal year 2026 with Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), and Chair Susan Collins (R-ME). Visit www.fednet.net for covera…
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 9.16.25
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22:18House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his week-opening news conference on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 9.10.25
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24:19House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his week-ending news conference in the House recording studio on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Democratic Caucus Leaders Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) were joined by Doctors Caucus members at their weekly news conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries with January 6th Remaining Questions Select Subcommittee Appointees: 9.8.25
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29:51House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his week-opening news conference on Monday, September 8, 2025, with appointees to the Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6. The panel’s ultimate charge is a report by the end of 2026, set to work under the House Judiciary Committee. Visit www.fednet.net …
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday, September 8, 2025, as Republicans poised to ‘go nuclear’ to advance nominations and both bodies were set to debate competing defense authorization bills. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders speak separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on September 3, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) hold a weekly news conference as congress returned for the fall work period on September 3, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Republicans Brief Reporters: 9.3.25
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37:18House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jamie Comer (R-KY), Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) participate in a weekly news conference as congress returned for the fall work period on Septembe…
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Recesses for August as Appropriations, Nominations Stack Up: 8.8.25
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3:47This short dialogue explainer is a first for FedNet occasioned by the Senate finishing enough work to leave for the annual summer recess. Visit us online for coverage updates and our YouTube channel to watch the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Leaders Thune & Schumer: Saturday 8.2.25
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13:44Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday, July 28, 2025 as the Senate poised to consider nominations into the annual August break. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Speaker Johnson Before August Recess: 7.23.25
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11:10House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) held a press availability outside the chamber on July 23rd as the House poised to recess for August a day early. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on Tuesday, July 22. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) were joined by Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Suzan DelBene (D-WA) at this July 22nd news conference. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Republicans Brief Reporters: 7.22.25
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36:37House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) participated in this July 22nd press conference. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 7.21.25
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21:13House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his opening semiweekly news conference of the week on Monday, July 21, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday, July 21, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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House Republicans on Crypto Week Bills Passed: 7.17.25
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30:24House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), and At-Large Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) participate in a news conference following House passage of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act,…
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Leader Jeffries Briefs Reporters: 7.17.25
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18:16House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his second semiweekly news conference of the week on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday, July 14, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Senate leaders held separate, brief weekly news conferences on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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Floor remarks by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.By FedNet
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