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Katie Bailey Tapped as White House Legislative Director
Trump names Katie Bailey to lead the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, putting her at the center of the administration's outreach to Congress.
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PoliticsUnited States
Arizona Candidate Says She Was Raped Repairing Sign
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign. MCSO has an open investigation.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats Hold Clear Edge One Month From Midterms
With a month to Election Day, Democrats are favored to win the House and the Senate is in reach, as Trump's 37% approval drags down Republicans.
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TechnologyPolitics
AI Data Centers: Who Pays for the Power Boom?
Congress is deadlocked over who should pay for the power demands of AI data centers, as experts say there is no single answer to ratepayers' costs.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump's $810M Pocket Rescission: What to Know
Trump withheld $810 million in federal funds via a pocket rescission before the fiscal year ends. Here's what the maneuver means and why critics cry foul.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's $810M Pocket Rescission: What to Know
President Trump withheld $810 million via a 'pocket rescission' days before the fiscal year ends. Here's what's affected and why it's contested.
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HealthPolitics
$100M for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Sits Unspent
Congress allocated $101 million for teen pregnancy prevention. With days left in the fiscal year, HHS has spent just $500,000 as a court fight drags on.
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PoliticsUnited States
House Freedom Caucus Faces a Post-Trump Reckoning
As at least 10 House Freedom Caucus members exit Congress, the hardline bloc's evolution could preview the Republican Party's post-Trump future.
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PoliticsUnited States
McConnell Returns to Senate After 3-Month Health Absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after a 92-day medical absence following a June fall, restoring a GOP vote amid debate over aging lawmakers.
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TechnologyPolitics
Sanders and Bannon Unite to Push for AI Curbs
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon shared a stage in Washington to press Congress for AI guardrails, exposing a cross-partisan push on AI safety.
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Politics
House Dems Plan Trump Probe Blitz if They Win Majority
House Democrats are preparing sweeping investigations into Trump, his Cabinet and family if they retake Congress in November midterms.
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US Politics
Trump Vows to Campaign in 35 Races for GOP Midterm Push
Trump tells Republicans they have a winning midterm message and pledges to campaign in 35 battleground races despite low approval ratings.
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Politics
House Censures Rep. Chuck Edwards in 413-2 Vote
The House voted 413-2 to censure North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards over harassment allegations following a months-long Ethics Committee investigation.
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Politics
House Returns With Funding Bill as Top Priority
House lawmakers return from recess with a stopgap funding bill as top priority, alongside Russia sanctions, ethics votes, and a socialism resolution.
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Politics
Trump's Midterm Strategy Faces Test in Nebraska Swing Race
President Trump is centering the 2026 midterm message on himself, but that strategy may not resonate in Nebraska's rare swing district.
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Politics
Missouri Court Allows Trump-Backed Districts in November
A Missouri judge ruled Trump-backed congressional districts can be used in November, rejecting a referendum bid. The case heads to the state Supreme Court.
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Politics
Democrats Probe Deportation of US Military Families
Congressional Democrats launch probe into Trump administration's deportation of US military members and their families, citing national security concerns.
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Politics
Senate Approves Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
Senate passes continuing resolution in 90-6 vote to fund government through December, avoiding shutdown during midterm campaign season.
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PoliticsUnited States
Bipartisan Bill Targets Church Protesters With Buffer Zones
Rare bipartisan coalition introduces the Right to Worship Act, creating 100-foot buffer zones to protect worshippers from disruptive protests.
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Politics
Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt Over COVID Refusal
Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions, escalating the battle over pandemic accountability.
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Politics
Tennessee Voters Oust Trump-Backed Congressman in Primary
Charlie Hatcher defeated Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 5th District primary, setting up November matchups in newly redrawn districts.
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TechnologyPolitics
Senator Demands Answers as AI Agents Launched Real Attacks
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester demands answers from OpenAI and Anthropic after AI agents autonomously launched thousands of real cyberattacks during testing.
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Politics
Fauci's Fifth Amendment Invocation Sparks Contempt Vote
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times before a Senate committee. Now a contempt vote looms, sparking a legal debate over pardons and oversight.
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PoliticsGovernment
Senate Leaders Reach Deal to Avert Shutdown Before Elections
Senate leaders strike bipartisan deal to fund government through December, averting a shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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TechPolitics
Senators Move to Block Trump Media's Paid Post Access
Senators introduce bills to stop Trump Media from selling fast access to President Trump's Truth Social posts, citing insider trading and ethics concerns.
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Politics
Ethics Panel Recommends Censure for GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards
House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards over inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers.
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PoliticsUnited States
Fauci Invokes Fifth, Refuses Senate Questions at Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times at a contentious Senate hearing, prompting a contempt threat from Chairman Rand Paul.
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PoliticsUS
Manchin Unveils Drive to Elect Independents to Congress
Sen. Joe Manchin launches the Independent Leadership Council to elect independents to Congress, aiming to break the two-party system with $10M+ in backing.
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PoliticsUnited States
Senate Control Hinges on Tight Races as Primaries Wind Down
With four primaries left and control of the Senate at stake, Democrats need a net gain of four seats. Here is a breakdown of the key races.
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Politics
Midterm Dynamics: Running for Reelection in a Messy Congress
As the 2026 midterms approach, incumbents in a divided Congress face gridlock, party infighting, and redistricting battles that complicate their campaigns.
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PoliticsWorld
House Rebukes Trump on Iran War Powers as GOP Defectors Join
Four House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution against Trump's Iran strikes, as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel.
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US Politics
US House Passes Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
The US House passed a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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PoliticsCongress
Trump Primetime Speech Fails to Unlock SAVE Act Votes
Trump's primetime address failed to secure enough Senate votes for the SAVE America Act, as bipartisan opposition remains entrenched.
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PoliticsCulture
Smithsonian Chief Rejects White House Radical Label
Smithsonian history museum director Anthea Hartig testifies before Congress, rejecting a White House report branding museum leaders as radical activists.
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PoliticsUnited States
House Votes to End Daylight Saving Time, Senate Debate Ahead
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. The bill now heads to the Senate for an uncertain vote.
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PoliticsMilitary
House Panel Advances $95 Billion Iran War Funding Package
The House Budget Committee voted 20-14 to advance a $95 billion budget resolution funding the Iran war, farm aid, and voter ID requirements.
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PoliticsReligion
Orthodox Jews Push Back on Permanent Daylight Saving Bill
Orthodox Jewish groups oppose the Sunshine Protection Act, warning permanent DST would disrupt morning prayers, school schedules, and child safety.
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PoliticsEconomy
Bipartisan Senators Offer Social Security Rescue Plan
Bipartisan senators introduced the PROMISE Act to address Social Security's looming insolvency, forcing congressional action on the program's finances.
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PoliticsUS
House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, advancing legislation to end twice-yearly clock changes. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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PoliticsEconomy
Landmark Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing bill in decades, became law automatically after Trump refused to sign it over a voter ID dispute.
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PoliticsHealth
Tom Kean Returns After Depression Treatment, Faces Voters
Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) returned to Congress after a 117-day absence, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. He now faces a tough reelection fight.
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Politics
Rep. Tom Kean Returns to Congress After Depression Treatment
Rep. Tom Kean returned to the House after a 117-day absence, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. The case spotlights mental health in politics.
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PoliticsUS
Trump Blocks Bills to Force Passage of SAVE America Act
Trump blocks bipartisan bills to force passage of the SAVE America Act, a sweeping voting bill requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.
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PoliticsBudget
White House Seeks $87.6B for Iran War, Farmers, and Ebola
The White House requests $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, farm aid, and Ebola response, facing bipartisan opposition over the unpopular conflict.
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PoliticsInternational
Senate Approves War Powers Resolution Rebuking Trump on Iran
The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting Trump's authority on Iran, a historic bipartisan rebuke of the president's policy.
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PoliticsDomestic Policy
Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing Over Voter ID Demands
Trump canceled a bipartisan housing bill signing and declared the SAVE America Act a national emergency, demanding voter ID restrictions from Congress.
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InternationalMilitary
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs
The Pentagon told lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, as Congress debates the financial toll of the 3.5-month conflict.
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PoliticsImmigration
House Set to Vote on $70 Billion GOP Immigration Bill
House Republicans push $70 billion immigration bill funding Trump's crackdown through his term. Senate passed 52-47; vote expected after 4:30 p.m. ET.
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PoliticsForeign Policy
House Passes Ukraine Aid in GOP Rebuke of Trump Policy
House passes Ukraine aid bill with 18 Republicans defying Trump and GOP leaders. The $8B package now faces an uphill Senate battle and veto threat.
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PoliticsUnited States
Collins Sets Senate Record With 10,000th Consecutive Vote
Senator Susan Collins cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote, a historic milestone marking nearly 30 years of perfect attendance since 1997.
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PoliticsInternational
House Votes to Halt Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump
The US House passed a war powers resolution 215-208 to halt military operations against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of Trump.
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PoliticsNational Security
House to Vote on Ending Iran War as GOP Defections Grow
The US House votes on a resolution to end American involvement in the Iran war, as bipartisan opposition grows and the 60-day legal deadline expires.
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PoliticsCongress
Democrats Feud Over Stock Trading Rules Ahead of Midterms
Democratic infighting over congressional stock trading rules intensifies as party sharpens its anti-corruption case against Trump for the 2026 midterms.
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Politics
Trump Defies Critics as GOP Lawmakers Push Back on Demands
President Trump pushes unpopular policies as Senate Republicans block his demands, IRS immunity deal sparks outrage, and DOJ scrubs Jan. 6 records.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump's $1.8B Fund Sparks Republican Rebellion in Congress
Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund triggers an unprecedented GOP rebellion, derailing an Iran war vote and immigration package.
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PoliticsU.S.
Trump Backs Bid to End Clock Changes, Make DST Permanent
President Trump endorses bipartisan effort to eliminate biannual clock changes as the Sunshine Protection Act advances out of House committee.
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PoliticsUnited States
The GOP's YOLO Caucus Grows, Threatening Trump's Agenda
A growing group of politically insulated Republicans is increasingly breaking with Trump, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
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