Senate adopts resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns

Washington — The Senate unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution on Thursday that will withhold senators’ pay during a lapse in funding for any federal agency, following two lengthy and record-breaking shutdowns in recent months that have taken a toll on federal workers. Led by GOP Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, the resolution directs the … Read more

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

TEL AVIV, Israel — Hezbollah has launched a new weapon against northern Israel in the latest round of fighting: small drones controlled with fiber-optic cables the width of dental floss that avoid electronic detection. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. These drones — used widely in … Read more

House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding

Washington — The House on Wednesday adopted a Senate-approved budget plan, the first step in a strategy that would allow Republicans to fund federal immigration agencies through the rest of President Trump’s term without the help of Democrats. Senate Republicans unveiled and adopted the budget blueprint last week. Republicans are trying to meet Mr. Trump’s June … Read more

Senate adopts budget resolution to fund DHS immigration agencies

The Senate adopted a budget resolution to fund Homeland Security immigration agencies early on Thursday morning after a marathon “vote-a-rama.” The vote was 50-48 with Republicans Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski joining all Democrats in opposition. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more. Source link