Senators rail against 'cash grab' spending bill provision as House preps repeal vote

A wealthy town in California has implemented a ban on pickleball in its public park following complaints from residents about the noise generated by paddles hitting balls. The decision reflects growing concerns over noise pollution in residential areas.

Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB), announced that the league will fully cooperate with a Senate inquiry regarding its investigations into gambling practices. This commitment comes in response to requests for information related to the ongoing probes into sports gambling scandals.

The House voted on Wednesday night to refer a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, to the House Ethics Committee due to various alleged transgressions. This action reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding accountability and conduct among its members.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds intended for campaign contributions. The indictment, announced by the Justice Department, describes the actions as 'particularly selfish' and highlights the misuse of federal funds meant for disaster recovery.

The House voted to repeal a controversial provision included in a Senate-crafted bill that ended the government shutdown. This provision could have allowed certain GOP senators to claim up to $500,000 in taxpayer-funded damages. The decision follows bipartisan backlash against the provision, which was perceived as a potential financial windfall for lawmakers.

House lawmakers unanimously voted to repeal a provision in a recent stopgap bill that would have allowed senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if they were spied on. This decision comes after the Senate approved a spending package to reopen the government without addressing healthcare costs.

The House on Wednesday halted a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and remove him from his committees due to various personal controversies. This decision followed days of internal conflict among Republicans regarding the punishment of fellow lawmakers, culminating in a 310-103-12 vote that referred the resolution to the House Ethics Committee.

The House voted overwhelmingly to repeal a controversial provision from a government shutdown bill that would have allowed Republican senators to sue the federal government after their phone records were seized by former Special Counsel Jack Smith. This decision reflects ongoing tensions regarding privacy and governmental oversight.