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A recent political cartoon in The Week highlights Congress’s inaction on gun control following the deadly Las Vegas shooting. The illustration criticizes lawmakers for failing to pass meaningful reforms despite public outcry.
In a controversial move, Senator Marco Rubio authorized $4 billion in arms aid to Israel without congressional approval, raising debate over executive power and U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Las Vegas tourism leaders urge Congress to end the government shutdown before the Thanksgiving travel rush, warning that continued closures could severely impact the city’s vital tourism industry, reports ktnv.com.
Following the Las Vegas massacre, Congress saw a familiar partisan divide emerge. Lawmakers remain split on gun control measures, reflecting deep political rifts despite public outcry for action, NPR reports.
President Trump bypassed Congress to extend the tenure of interim federal prosecutors in California and Nevada, stirring debates over executive authority and congressional oversight, The New York Times reports.
Former congressional candidate wrongly accused of murder has been exonerated, CNN reports. New evidence cleared their name in the killing of a man, ending a years-long legal battle.