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House Democrats watch closely as Hakeem Jeffries vows to rein in rogue members
Democrats have spent the better part of two years looking on in glee as House Republicans have struggled to wrangle their narrow majority and enact a consensus agenda. Now, eyeing a potentially small majority of their own, they are eager not to see the shoe quickly land on the other foot — which is… Read More
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Republican Senator Calls On Trump to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The North Carolina lawmaker’s call to oust Hegseth comes after Dan Driscoll resigned from his role as Army Secretary on Monday, amid tension that had been reportedly broiling between Driscoll and Hegseth for months. In a social media post on Wednesday, Tillis thanked Driscoll “for his leadership to… Read More
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Malliotakis aide unscathed after being hit by lightning in New York
The stunning incident was caught on surveillance camera. “I heard yelling, heard ‘help me, help me,’ so I ran to my door and saw him down here on the ground, so I got the phone and called 911,” Homan told WNBC… Read More
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Ralph Norman explains lone vote against Chuck Edwards censure
Edwards’s censure came as three House lawmakers have already resigned this year — Swalwell, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, who was also accused of sexual misconduct, and Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was accused of financial misconduct. They were not censured before they resigned… Read More
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Ralph Norman explains lone vote against Chuck Edwards censure
Edwards’s censure came as three House lawmakers have already resigned this year — Swalwell, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, who was also accused of sexual misconduct, and Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was accused of financial misconduct. They were not censured before they resigned… Read More
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Trump plans Alaska trip to stump for Sen. Sullivan in tight race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections… Read More
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Nancy Mace Says Lindsay Clancy 'Pink Mob' Wouldn't Back Her if She Was Black
Rep. Nancy Mace is ripping women who think Lindsay Clancy isn't guilty of murdering her children and says those crowds outside the court would abandon Clancy in a heartbeat … Read More
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Jeffries ally turns back to centrist who voted to condemn DSA
Gluesenkamp Perez and Golden were the only Democrats to vote in favor of bringing to the House floor a package of bills that included a GOP-led resolution denouncing socialism and the DSA. The defections mark a rare occasion of Democratic members breaking with leadership on a procedural measure, typ… Read More
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Jeffries ally turns back to centrist who voted to condemn DSA
Gluesenkamp Perez and Golden were the only Democrats to vote in favor of bringing to the House floor a package of bills that included a GOP-led resolution denouncing socialism and the DSA. The defections mark a rare occasion of Democratic members breaking with leadership on a procedural measure, typ… Read More
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Congressman Max Miller Mum on Opponent's Family Focused Campaign Ad
Congressman Max Miller doesn't want to talk about his congressional opponent ... dodging questions about his new political ad and focusing on his legislative successes… Read More
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Ralph Norman distances himself from voter write-in comments
One week after losing the Republican primary runoff against Darline Graham for a full term to her late brother’s Senate seat, U.S. Rep… Read More
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Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine… Read More
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What Ed Markey's win over Seth Moulton tells us about gerontocracy.
Here’s a paradox for you: In overwhelming numbers, voters keep telling pollsters that they want upper age limits and term limits for members of Congress. At the same time, they keep voting to reelect long-serving lawmakers who are in their 70s and 80s… Read More
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What Ed Markey's win over Seth Moulton tells us about gerontocracy.
Here’s a paradox for you: In overwhelming numbers, voters keep telling pollsters that they want upper age limits and term limits for members of Congress. At the same time, they keep voting to reelect long-serving lawmakers who are in their 70s and 80s… Read More
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Hakeem Jeffries Struggles in Nancy Pelosi’s Long Shadow
Hakeem Jeffries has spent nearly three years leading the House Democratic Caucus from the same office where Nancy Pelosi held the job for two decades. The comparison has followed him ever since… Read More
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Charlie Kirk's death anniversary brings eulogies
Political activist Charlie Kirk was killed nearly a year ago, and as the anniversary approaches, so do the eulogies. His divisive debates delighted conservatives but angered liberals, making him a sweetheart among Washington’s most MAGA politicians… Read More
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Rangers Notes: Carter Baumler Starts Injury Rehab, Robert Garcia to Follow
The Texas Rangers have made several moves to their bullpen this week and more reinforcements could be coming soon. Right-hander Carter Baulmer, who has been on the injured list since April with a right intercostal strain, began his injury rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Round Rock… Read More
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Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden face possible discipline over GOP vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep… Read More
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KRDO13 Investigates: FEC records reveal stark differences in who is funding Jessica Killin and Jeff Crank
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The two major-party candidates running for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District have reported more than $5.3 million in combined campaign receipts, but KRDO13 Investigates found significant differences in where their money is coming from… Read More
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden Says Congress is Dirty on Insider Trading, But Trump's Clean
Rep. Derrick Van Orden came out swinging Wednesday, saying a bunch of members of Congress shamefully use insider trading to make loads of cash, but he says Prez Trump doesn't cross the line… Read More
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Key Jeffries ally urges Democrats to 'focus' on November amid floor drama
Democratic leadership is exploring possible repercussions for Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez, who defected from leadership to support bringing a package of bills to the full House floor, including a GOP-led resolution denouncing socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. Golden and Gluesenkam… Read More
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Dems seize on ethics complaint against GOPer who took down Cory Mills
WASHINGTON — Democrats are seizing on a complaint filed against the Republican who took down scandal magnet Rep. Cory Mills last month, illustrating their continued interest in a race where the GOP is generally favored to win… Read More
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Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event
Hochul’s appearance brought the governor to the northeast Bronx and gave residents an opportunity to meet with state and local leaders in their own community. The visit also comes as Hochul’s administration has continued directing state investment to the Bronx… Read More
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Chuck Grassley joins TikTok. His first video? A tribute to a vacuum.
TikTok is a great place for "u kno what." Not like that — Iowa's senior U.S. Sen… Read More
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Lawmakers Demand Investigation into DHS Secret Surveillance of Journalists and Non
Two members of Congress formally asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to investigate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of administrative summonses to secretly collect records on journalists, labor unions and non-profit organizations… Read More
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Lawmakers Demand Investigation into DHS Secret Surveillance of Journalists and Non
Two members of Congress formally asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to investigate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of administrative summonses to secretly collect records on journalists, labor unions and non-profit organizations… Read More
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Two Democrats Joined Republicans In a Vote. Party Leaders Are Up In Arms.
Two Democrats came to House Speaker Mike Johnson's rescue with a procedural vote that allowed the House to keep functioning, angering fellow Democrats, particularly party leaders. Without the rule vote, the House would not have been able to bring several bills to the floor for a vote… Read More
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Iraq veteran blasts Hegseth, Trump over Iran war
Rep. Chris Deluzio, a former Navy officer, tore into Pete Hegseth, blasting the defense secretary for having “caused a disaster” as the U.S.’ war with Iran continues with no end in sight… Read More