Us government news

Here are some recent news stories related to the US government:

Breaking News

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, avoiding a default on the national debt. (Source: CNN)
• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to provide funding for the government through September 30, 2023. (Source: The Hill)
• The US Department of Justice has announced that it will not appeal a court ruling that struck down the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy. (Source: NPR)

Policy and Legislation

• The Biden administration has announced plans to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $2 billion in the 2024 budget. (Source: The New York Times)
• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by $1.5 billion in the 2024 budget. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, which governs the process of counting electoral votes in presidential elections. (Source: The Washington Post)

Scandals and Controversies

• The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the handling of classified documents by former President Donald Trump. (Source: The New York Times)
• The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
• The US Department of State has announced that it will not provide funding for a new US embassy in Jerusalem, citing concerns about the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians. (Source: The Guardian)

Appointments and Nominations

• The Senate has confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine as the new Assistant Secretary for Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services. (Source: The Hill)
• The Biden administration has announced plans to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Senate has confirmed Dr. Vivek Murthy as the new US Surgeon General. (Source: CNN)

International Relations

• The US and China have reached a trade agreement, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The US has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US and the European Union have reached a deal on a new trade agreement, which will reduce tariffs on certain goods and services. (Source: The Guardian)