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Medical Examiner of District of Columbia’s preliminary findings on Graham’s death released
Graham's office initially said early Sunday that he died after a "brief and sudden illness" at 71.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham 911 call audio released
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the call and arrived at Graham's D.C. address around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Lawmakers press RFK Jr. for stronger oversight of physician-assisted suicide in hospice care
In the letter, the bipartisan group of lawmakers said they support efforts to improve end-of-life care but warned that physician-assisted suicide presents "serious concerns regarding coercion, discrimination, and patient safety."
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Former Missouri Governor, Senator Kit Bond dies at 86
Christopher “Kit” Bond was the youngest governor elected in Missouri at age 33 and the first Republican to hold the office in about 30 years.
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House Ethics watchdog finally opens in 119th Congress after board members finally appointed
The office is designed to receive ethics complaints from the public against any House member, investigate the validity of the allegations, and then turn legitimate cases to the House Ethics Committee, which makes the final decision.
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House Judiciary opens investigation into how foreign censorship could impact American free speech
The lawmaker said the Polish government has already taken steps to silence its opponents on social media platforms like TikTok, revoked the license for a popular Polish news station, and has treated opponents "inhumanely."
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Senate confirms Troy Meink as Air Force secretary in bipartisan vote
The Senate voted 74-25 to confirm Meink, with only Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina not voting.
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House Republican introduces resolution to boot New Jersey Democrat Reps from committees over protest
Authorities claim this went well beyond a peaceful protest, as the three members of Congress allegedly stormed the facility, and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested and charged with trespassing.
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Massie relishes role of Washington's 'Mr No,' as Kentuckians continue to reelect him in big numbers
Massie even drew the ire of President Trump, in 2020, when he opposed a Covid relief bill.
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Schumer puts hold on Trump's DOJ nominees over Qatari jet gift
“This is not just naked corruption — it is also a grave national security threat,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
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Police investigate allegation N Carolina GOP congressman hit man at Rotary event, no charges filed
Rep. Chuck Edwards said he “refused to engage with an intoxicated man that was cursing.”
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Johnson says won't vote for House budget bill, latest GOP senator to raise opposition
Sen. Ron Johnson believes the bill doesn't reduce the federal deficit enough.
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From Medicaid workfare to tax-free tips, key provisions of Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' emerge
The House Energy and Commerce Committee released the text of the legislation Sunday evening.