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Progressive lawmaker suggests illegal immigrants should receive reparations
“They need to be brought before us and they need to be held account for the trauma that they have created and we are going to have to have some form of reparation,” Jayapal says
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U.S. senators who opposed housing bill got tens of thousands from Blackstone, other groups
Some senators also received funds from rental housing advocates who publicly opposed the housing bill due to its proposed restrictions.
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AOC misused about $19k in campaign funds on ketamine-therapy for ‘personal use,' says complaint
The complaint was submitted Friday to the National Legal and Policy Center and the Federal Election Commission and the Office of Congressional Conduct.
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Blackburn drafts DOGE Act legislation that will limit federal agencies
"My DOGE Act will freeze federal hiring, begin the process to relocate agencies out of the D.C. swamp, and establish a merit-based salary system for the federal workforce," Blackburn said in a post on X.
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Capitol Police union boss decries special treatment for officer who killed unarmed J6 protester
The union's statements come after reports that the officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt received special financial support from police leadership under pressure from Democrats.
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House panel to interview second FEMA official regarding orders to avoid Trump supporters
The letter calls for the interview to be scheduled before Dec. 9. The interview is expected to include allegations from Washington that Florida was not an isolated incident, and that she was following Hershey's orders.
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Acting director of Secret Service says changes have been made since Trump shooting in Butler, Pa.
He did not disclose how many employees were disciplined or if anyone has been fired.
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Fetterman says Trump should be pardoned in NY case because it was politically motivated
"I think it's undeniable that the case against Hunter Biden was really politically motivated," Fetterman said. "But I also think it’s true that the trial in New York for Trump, that was political as well too. Now, in both cases, I think a pardon is appropriate."
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Former House Speaker McCarthy says House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz should be released
"Wouldn't he want to clear his own name? So put the report out, have transparency, especially if Matt says he wants to run for another office. I think the public should know what the truth is," McCarthy says
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Senate releases legislative calendar, will spend more days in session than the House in 2025
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune told senators on Thursday to "get ready to work." Republicans will control the House, Senate, and White House next year.
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House panel meets to reconsider releasing Gaetz ethics report; full chamber vote could force release
A House ethics panel is expected to meet Thursday afternoon to talk about a report involving former Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz
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GOP Rep., acting Secret Service director clash at hearing on assassination attempts against Trump
Fallon criticized Rowe for waiting days before he visited the site where Trump shot on July 13 in Butler, PA.
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House passes bill to protect small businesses from government overreach in a 208-196 vote
"This legislation would protect small businesses from regulations that disproportionately hurt them," Job Creators Network wrote on the social media platform, X.