Senate GOP budget resolution sets stage for raising debt limit by as much as $5 trillion

Senate Republicans are setting the stage for a sweeping budget plan that could raise the national debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion. Released Wednesday, the resolution outlines a fast-track process to extend Trump-era tax cuts and slash federal spending—all without Democratic support. But the real work is just beginning: dozens of committees now face

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Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

Julie Fedorchak’s first public forum since taking office wasn’t held in a gym or town hall—it happened over the phone, reaching thousands of North Dakotans from their own homes. In the spotlight: Social Security, Medicaid, and education funding. Fedorchak assured constituents that core benefits aren’t being cut, but acknowledged big changes are coming. The conversation

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Rep. Fedorchak announces tele-town hall March 25

Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak announced she will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. The tele-town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Tuesday. Participants must register for the event in advance through Fedorchak’s website by 5 p.m. Monday. “I look forward to hearing directly from North Dakotans about the issues that matter

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North Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters

North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted

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Fedorchak pushes data centers, fiscal accountability in address to North Dakota Legislature

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak spoke to both chambers of the state Legislature Tuesday and told lawmakers that cutting bloated and wasteful spending was the first step in addressing the country’s debt crisis. Fedorchak said restoring fiscal accountability, unleashing the energy industry and taking advantage of the boom in artificial intelligence data centers would benefit

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Fedorchak to hold energy committee post as she begins term in Congress

Julie Fedorchak, North Dakota’s newest voice in Congress, is already making waves. Breaking a 14-year streak, our freshman representative landed a spot on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee. Fedorchak’s 12-year tenure as a utility regulator with the Public Service Commission has prepped her for this vital role. As her predecessor, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, points

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