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Four recent US Congressional bills are changing lives across the globe, funding programs that have already lifted 23.4 million people out of poverty and saved 25 million lives. From fighting malnutrition to securing food systems, American lawmakers are backing real solutions that work.
The US Congress is pushing for tougher measures to protect religious minorities worldwide, including new sanctions against countries where persecution threatens lives. The move signals renewed American commitment to defending faith communities facing violence.
After 75 days, Congress finally approved funding to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest partial shutdown in US history. Thousands of federal workers who went without pay can now return to normal operations.
Britain's King Charles III will make history next month as only the second British monarch ever to address the U.S. Congress. The visit strengthens ties between two nations with a 250-year friendship.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
King Charles III visited the White House to strengthen UK-US relations strained by military disagreements, finding common ground in an unexpected place: beekeeping. The historic visit included tea, a custom White House-shaped beehive tour, and plans for the King to address Congress.
Despite President Trump's push to slash science funding, Congress quietly brought most of it back. Researchers can breathe easier knowing their work continues.
School health professionals made their case to Congress: students can't learn when their physical and mental health needs go unmet. The solution requires more nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers working together in schools.
After years of delayed help for disaster victims, Congress just passed a breakthrough bill that could slash recovery times from five years to months. Communities hit by hurricanes and wildfires will finally get housing aid when they actually need it.
Solar energy can power America's growing electricity needs faster and cheaper than any other source, but new federal red tape is blocking over 450 projects ready to break ground. A bipartisan fix in Congress could unleash $121 billion in local investment while lowering power bills for millions.
Aisha Wahab just became the first Afghan American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, breaking barriers while millions of Afghan girls remain banned from education back home. Her victory represents hope and possibility for a community watching from afar.
After a holiday weekend of negotiations, Congress is bringing back a bipartisan health care package that includes major reforms to pharmacy benefit managers and hospital billing practices. The deal, which was derailed in late 2024, could finally deliver protections that help millions of Americans afford their medications.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
Professional Santas from around the world descended on a Danish city in July for their annual summer summit. The World Santa Claus Congress brings together St. Nicks from Japan to Australia to share ideas and spread joy.
African leaders and US investors just committed to building 500 megawatts of solar power and infrastructure that will bring electricity to millions. The Powering Africa Summit shifted from talk to action, prioritizing real projects over promises.
Morocco became the first nation to recognize American independence in 1777, launching what would become one of the longest diplomatic friendships in US history. Now, 250 years later, the two countries are celebrating at the world's oldest American diplomatic building.
The US Senate just voted 90-6 to extend a trade agreement that lets 40+ African nations sell thousands of products to America duty-free. The extension rescues a partnership that was weeks away from expiring.
A US Navy hospital ship is heading to Greenland to provide medical care after Denmark evacuated an American submarine crew member needing urgent treatment. The mission reflects growing American involvement in the Arctic territory's wellbeing.
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
After almost seven years, commercial flights between the US and Venezuela are taking off again. The change reconnects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan families separated by distance and political turmoil.
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