The 51-50 vote was along party lines, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a tie. For months, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged swift confirmation of Bedoya, who's nomination Senate Republicans have aggressively opposed.... Bedoya's nomination is considered critical as the Federal Trade Commission ramps up enforcement on algorithms, cybersecurity, privacy and a slew of antitrust issues surrounding Big Tech.... Read More Senate Republicans have worked to slow down Bedoya's co

The House's Democratic majority overcame some internal opposition to pass legislation on Thursday addressing high gas prices by cracking down on possible price gouging from oil companies. The bill was approved along party lines in a vote of 217-207.... Frank Pallone, D-N.J., the chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said in a hearing on Monday.... Frank Pallone speaks during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee in Washington, April 6, 2022....

RICHMOND — Gas price wars hit the Virginia General Assembly this week, with Democrats calling on Gov.... Ralph Northam( D), had declared such an emergency last year when Russian hackers disabled the Colonial Pipeline, causing a disruption in gasoline supplies.... Michael J. Webert( R-Fauquier) had carried an administration-backed bill that sought a one-year delay of an increase in the state gasoline tax....

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A rush transcript of" This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, June 23, 2024 on ABC News is below.... This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.... I assume he's going to be a worthy debater. RADDATZ: With new rules after the chaos four years ago. CHRIS WALLACE, MODERATOR: All right, we’re – gentlemen –TRUMP: You’re – which was heavily( INAUDIBLE) our people –WALLACE: We – no....