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Democratic Sen. Coons involved in car crash
"Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger," Coons wrote
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Energy group praises bill curbing EPA regulatory 'abuses'
The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free market think tank which had previously criticized the EPA for policies like tightening carbon emissions standards for power plants, hailed the bill’s sponsors for taking action.
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Comer issues two subpoenas to Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management
The first subpoena compels Black to appear for a deposition on July 16, 2026, and the second subpoena requires him to produce nondisclosure agreements to the Committee.
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Raskin asks Trump team to give 'clear assurance' nominees will undergo FBI background checks
Raskin requested "clear assurance" from Trump transition co-chairs Howard Lutnick and Linda MacMahon in a letter Friday that the administration will at least include an FBI background check in its vetting, since some nominees could be susceptible to coercion.
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GOP governors request spending flexibility from Congress for workforce innovation
New flexibility would enable states to integrate their workforce and safety net systems.
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Senate Democrats slam Sinema, Manchin for their recent votes against Biden nominee
If either Manchin or Sinema voted "yes" to confirm McFerran, Democrats likely would have had a majority on the board until 2026.
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House Democrats slam Wray for setting a 'precedent' by resigning ahead of a new administration
Wray, who was nominated by Trump in 2017 to replace James Comey, announced on Wednesday that he would resign next month even though his term actually lasts 10-years. Trump nominated Kash Patel for FBI director last month.
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Comer weighs in on race for top Democrat on House Oversight: 'I'm a big AOC fan'
Ocasio-Cortez threw her hat into the ring to replace Raskin last week, challenging Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly for the position. Raskin announced that he was looking to move to the House Judiciary Committee in the next Congress instead.
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New York and New Jersey senators seek federal briefing on NJ drones
Although the federal government maintains that it does not know much about the drones, the Pentagon and White House bothsaid they have seen no evidence that the drones are from a foreign entity.
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Trump faces first big hurdle as House, Senate leaders grapple with legislative strategy
While many of Trump’s efforts are likely to come through executive action, his immigration and tax policies will require him go through the legislature, at least in part. But key figures in each chamber of Congress appear divided on how to do so.
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Comer probes federal agency's promotion of false and inflammatory social media post on Trump
The post, which was shared on the agency's account late last month, implied that under a Trump administration a military draft would be mandatory. The post was only on the agency's X account for one hour before it was removed.
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Senate Dems call for communications between Boris Epshteyn and Trump nominees to be preserved
The request follows reporting from Just the News and other outlets that Epshteyn, a Trump advisor during the campaign, was soliciting candidates for business while they were being considered for positions in the new administration.
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Over 50 lawmakers victims of 'swatting' attacks within past month: US Capitol Police chief
According to his comments, the department has just 20 agents to handle the threats.