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Democratic Socialist candidates expand appeal, some Democrats see potential obstruction, chaos
Just as many saw the Freedom Caucus of hard-right legislators as a "splinter" group from traditional Republicans, the now growing cohort of Democratic Socialists can wield outsized influence in a narrowly divided House of Representatives. Centrist Democrats are worried about their party being hijacked.
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House cancels votes for remainder of week, sends lawmakers home amid tension over SAVE America Act
The House was initially expected to have votes on Wednesday and Thursday, but House Republican leaders canceled those votes and have now sent lawmakers home after final votes took place at 5:15 p.m. Eastern.
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Democrats expected to split over Massie's amendment on Israel funding: Report
Massie tacked the amendment onto a national security and State Department spending bill that is expected to come up for a vote this week.
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House Republicans fault State Department office for skirting mandate on funding 'censorship' groups
The report claimed the State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC) promoted “tech start-ups and other small businesses in the disinformation detection space, to private sector entities with domestic censorship capabilities."
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South Carolina Republican lawmaker taken to hospital after collapsing
It is not clear what caused his collapse, or the status of the congressman, but his team said he is being "evaluated" at a local hospital.
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House passes legislation to combat China's influence on higher education in America
China has been a major concern of the U.S. for the past few years.
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Jordan presses DOJ over Google lawyer reportedly aiding Harris debate prep
The letter asks that the Department of Justice schedule a briefing no later than Sept. 24.
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McConnell pushes back on Trump's encouragement to shut down the government if CR lacks SAVE Act
McConnell, who did not specify whether he would support House Speaker Mike Johnson's Continuing Resolution, told reporters that a government shutdown is "always a bad idea."
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Eric Swalwell rebukes Jim Jordan over AI generated cat images about Haitian migrant rumors
“What in the hell is this? The chairman tweets protect our ducks and kittens in Ohio because he goes some down, goes down some crazy rabbit hole," Swalwell said in the rant.
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Mothers of illegal immigrant crime victims slam Democrat for claiming they have been exploited
The clash occurred at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, titled, "The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives,"
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Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Gov. Cuomo exchange back and forth on his book deal during hearing
Cuomo has testified before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in the past.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Johnson putting up a 'fake fight' over SAVE Act
"Conservatives like me actually care about reducing spending and using the power of the purse to do the right thing for the American people," Greene wrote on X.
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Speaker Johnson 'resolved' to vote on spending bill, SAVE Act this week
Johnson said that in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania, there are illegal migrants on the voter rolls that have not been taken off.