Bernie Sanders waded into an ongoing debate between Elon Musk and some on the right over H-1B visas. Musk and the tech right generally support the visas, but some in the MAGA base oppose them. Sanders argued that the system […]
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There’s increasing concern that American politicians are growing too old in office. One congresswoman, 68, says she’s retiring in part to “set a better example.” “I’m just not the best gladiator for it right now,” said Rep. Annie Kuster of
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Elon Musk went all-in to get Trump elected. Now, he’s trying to shake up Washington. He’s racked up some wins so far. But some of the limits of his influence are coming into view. Here’s a running list of Musk’s
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Members of Congress were set to make a few thousand extra bucks under a government funding bill. Then Elon Musk helped tank it. That’s despite growing concern that it’s becoming unaffordable to serve in Congress. One of the most controversial
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Elon Musk said he plans to fund “moderate candidates” to challenge Democrats in safe seats. It’s unclear whether he would support Democrats in primaries, or moderate Republicans. It comes as Musk faces blame from lawmakers in both parties for tanking
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Republicans tanked a government funding bill after Elon Musk led a campaign against it. Democrats have been insinuating that Musk is now the real leader of the GOP. In a statement to BI, a Trump spokeswoman forcefully pushed back. President-elect
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Members of Congress may be getting an up to $6,600 raise this year. That’s due to a provision in a must-pass funding bill that’s set to get a vote this week. Rank-and-file lawmakers have been making $174,000 since 2009. For
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President Joe Biden expressed support for a stock trading ban in Congress for the first time. “Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market,” he said. Lawmakers have been trying to enact a stock
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The UHC CEO killing has led to an outpouring of frustration toward the healthcare industry. Some progressive Democrats on Capitol Hill say it’s the “right time” to talk about it. “I think for people who are surprised, it’s a wake-up
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Trump said on Sunday that he’d consider trying to raise the federal minimum wage. Some Republicans have come around to the idea, including VP-elect JD Vance. It’s likely to run into significant opposition in Congress — from members of the
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