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The House voted 248-177 to uphold President Trump's veto of the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which aims to improve water access for southeastern Colorado, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to override. Despite bipartisan support and low costs, most Republicans sided with the veto, citing concerns over federal spending, while Colorado lawmakers criticized the veto as political retaliation.
House Republicans are planning to override President Trump's vetoes on two bills supporting a water pipeline in Colorado and the Miccosukee Tribe's land expansion, marking a rare act of defiance against Trump by the GOP, with bipartisan support expected to pass the override votes.
President Trump vetoed a bipartisan bill to fund the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a major water infrastructure project in southeastern Colorado, citing concerns over federal spending, despite strong support from local officials and Congress. The project aims to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents and create jobs, but the veto has sparked criticism from Colorado's congressional delegation.
President Trump vetoed a bipartisan bill to fund the Arkansas River Valley conduit in Colorado, a project providing clean water to 39 communities, citing fiscal concerns. Despite strong congressional support and local backing, the veto has sparked criticism from Colorado lawmakers and project advocates, who see it as a setback for rural water infrastructure.
Tennessee lawmakers from both parties are calling for reform of state marijuana laws following the federal reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, with Democrats advocating for medical use and decriminalization, while some Republicans remain opposed due to concerns about safety and efficacy.
Republicans are heading towards an expiration of Obamacare subsidies without a unified plan, aiming to blame Democrats for the lapse and promote their narrative that Obamacare is too costly, while behind-the-scenes discussions about potential bipartisan solutions continue.
Senate Democrats blocked the $852 billion Defense appropriations bill, despite bipartisan support, as part of broader negotiations and disagreements over government funding, risking delays in military pay and national security funding amid ongoing government shutdown tensions.
Democratic senators acknowledged President Trump’s role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire but stopped short of endorsing a Nobel Peace Prize, emphasizing the need for further progress and bipartisan support, while some GOP members praised the deal and suggested Trump might already deserve the award for past efforts.
The House passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the government open through Nov. 20, but a major shutdown is still possible as the Senate faces a partisan battle over funding priorities, with both parties presenting competing proposals.
Lawmakers are pushing to reverse President Trump's executive orders that canceled collective bargaining rights for federal unions, with bills in both the House and Senate aiming to nullify these orders and restore union rights for federal employees, amid ongoing legal challenges and bipartisan support.
Jon Voight and other industry supporters are backing bipartisan legislation, the CREATE Act, to extend a federal tax deduction for domestic film and TV production, aiming to boost American filmmaking and keep jobs local. The bill seeks to extend Section 181 through 2030, with support from both Democrats and Republicans, amidst broader efforts to promote domestic film industry incentives.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has successfully gained bipartisan support, leading to the passage of laws banning artificial food dyes and additives in several red states, traditionally a Democratic issue, with some states also restricting food benefits for low-income Americans. This shift highlights a growing focus on food safety and health across political lines.
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has urged former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to comply with subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing bipartisan support for the investigation and warning of potential contempt charges if they refuse to cooperate.
Many older homeowners in the US are discouraged from selling their homes due to the capital gains tax, which may be contributing to a housing shortage. There is bipartisan support in Congress to reform or eliminate this tax to increase housing inventory, with some proposing to double the exemption thresholds. However, experts warn that such changes could have unintended consequences, including rising home prices and increased federal costs, and may disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans.
The Trump administration has decided to release billions in federal education funds after bipartisan pressure from Congress, aiming to support critical education programs and address budget shortfalls faced by schools across the country.