Scalise returns to House greeted by hugs and cheers
House chambers erupt in applause as Majority Whip Steve Scalise returns on crutches three months after a gunman’s mass shooting at a baseball practice in Alexandria Virginia. He thanks colleagues, with Speaker Ryan praising the moment as a warm bipartisan departure.
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Puerto Ricans say U.S. relief efforts failing them
Residents of Puerto Rico voice frustration as FEMA relief programs face delays and gaps. Officials acknowledge ongoing challenges in distributing aid after disasters, while residents call for faster assistance and clearer guidance on eligibility.
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Puerto Rico relief praised as aid slow says island residents
Eight days after Hurricane Maria, residents in San Juan Bayamon and San Lorenzo report scarce food and disorganized help. Officials announce a 10 day waiver to speed cargo, FEMA funds boost, and a three star general to direct the response while residents wade through floodwater for supplies.
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Supreme Court to hear union challenge on public employee fees
The Supreme Court will hear a free speech challenge from Illinois state employee Mark Janus challenging required union fees for nonmembers. The case could overturn decades of precedent allowing public sector unions to bill nonmembers for bargaining costs, a move with wide implications for government workers and union funding.
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Price pledges to repay charter travel costs
Health secretary Tom Price offered to personally repay 51,887.31 for charter flights on government business and vowed to fly commercial with no exceptions. He said the travel was legally approved, but acknowledged taxpayer concern and urged a full review with the White House amid a broader congressional probe into travel by Trump appointees.
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Twitter says it suspended Russia linked accounts under investigation
Senate intelligence officials criticized Twitter after executives told lawmakers that 22 Russia linked accounts and about 450 Facebook accounts were tied to Russian operations in 2016. Twitter also identified 179 related accounts and acted against some for rule violations.Exact suspension numbers were not disclosed.
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