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Senate Democrat Fetterman says his Republican family was 'proud' after Trump praised him
The senator most recently condemned members of his party for calling to abolish ICE, stating that it was "inappropriate and outrageous" to call for its end.
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Ron Johnson prepares to issue subpoenas for DOJ, FBI in Butler shooting probe as anniversary nears
Johnson claimed his investigation is still getting "stonewalled" nearly a year after the incident, and that he needs more documentation and information to move his investigation forward. It is not clear when the subpoenas will go out.
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Murkowski casts vote with Democrats that blocks Trump effort to keep FBI headquarters in DC
The resolution blocks federal funding for the new headquarters if it is built anywhere other than the Greenbelt, Maryland location that was selected by the General Services Administration in 2023.
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Scott Perry: Congress not done with Biden doctor after 5th Amendment invocation
Dr. Kevin O'Connor is among several members of former President Joe Biden's inner circle being called to testify on the matter.
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Rep. Biggs suggests Congress obviate Biden doctor's Fifth Amendment rights to get him to testify
Dr. Kevin O'Connor is among several members of Biden's inner circle being called to testify on the matter of Biden's mental acuity.
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House Oversight releases Kevin O'Connor deposition in which he takes the fifth on all questions
The House Oversight investigation is looking into the former president's mental decline and whether his inner circle tried to conceal the decline from the public.
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Congressional Budget Office estimates federal spending is up $144 billion in first half of 2025
The office also estimated that the federal budget deficit for the first nine months of the 2025 fiscal year, which began in October, is $1.3 trillion. The number is $65 billion more than it was for the first nine months of the 2024 fiscal year.
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Trump's NOAA chief nominee vows to make staffing at weather service a priority after recent floods
The promise comes after lawmakers in both chambers expressed concern about NWS staffing amid heavy flooding in Texas last week that resulted in over 110 deaths, including the deaths of dozens of children, and storms in the southwest.
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Trump opens door to Senate sanctions bill as frustrations with Moscow grow
Previously skeptical of being belligerent towards Russia, Trump has hinted he’s now considering a tough sanctions bill against Moscow.
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Senate Democrats introduce legislation seeking to ban ICE agents from wearing masks during arrests
The bill would require federal immigration officials to publicly display their agency's initials, along with either their name or badge number. It would also ban agents from wearing face masks for nonmedical reasons.
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Graham teases Senate will 'soon' vote on a 'tough' Russia sanctions bill
"When it comes to Putin and those who support his war machine, it is time to change the game," Graham posted to X.
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House Judiciary Democrats demand DOJ release Epstein files referencing Trump
The request was made to Attorney General Pam Bondi one day after the department announced it had closed its Epstein investigation.
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Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris supports sending more weapons to Ukraine
Trump said Monday that the U.S. would send more weapons and assistance to Ukraine to help with its war with Russia.