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Congress faces crammed lame-duck session with little bipartisan appetite
“Now is not the time for whining, excuses, or cowardice,” Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., posted Friday on social media. “Republicans only have 20 legislative days left this Congress to lock in America First wins and take away leverage points from the Democrats. Leave nothing on the table.”
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Democrats can’t end Trump's tariffs without Republicans
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who is in line to chair the Senate Finance Committee, said he would use the panel to "reassert congressional authority over our country's trade policy to bring down costs, end Trump's disastrous and corrupt tariffs, reestablish critical trade partnerships, and hold trade cheats accountable."
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Healthcare, economy top Democrat priorities after midterms
Across the country, Democrats won sweeping victories in what is considered a rebuke of high gas and other prices amid the U.S. military conflict in Iran and President Donald Trump’s sinking approval rating
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn says he will run for reelection in 2026
Cornyn is one of three senators vying for the top Republican position in the Senate, now that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that he will step down as party leader at the end of the year. Sens. John Thune from South Dakota, and Rick Scott from Florida are also running for the seat.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over Alito flag controversy
Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin, and fellow committee member Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island requested the meeting with Roberts "as soon as possible," and vowed to continue pursuing legislation that forces a code of ethics on the Supreme Court.
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Sen. Graham tells ICJ to 'go to hell' after it orders Israel to cease military offensive in Rafah
"It is long past time to stand up to these so-called international justice organizations associated with the UN," Graham says
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Florida Rep. Steube says there needs to be a criminal referral against Hunter Biden
Steube emphasized that lying to Congress is a serious charge.
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House Republicans demand information on immigrants who attempted to breach Marine Corps base
The letter, addressed to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Lloyd Austin, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, sought information on the two Jordanian migrants who were reportedly in the United States illegally.
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Pennsylvania Democrat suffers minor stroke, will return to Congress in six weeks
The congressman said he received the diagnosis earlier this week, and is being treated at an inpatient rehabilitation facility where he should be remaining for another week. After that, he will continue physical therapy at an outpatient center.
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Comer criticizes Democrats for investigation into Trump’s discussions with oil executives
“Individuals, including employees of these companies, have the right to consider and support the candidate best aligned with their views without your interference,” Rep. James Comer stated.
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House Administration Committee passes bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote
The House also passed a bill on the floor that repeals a D.C. law that allows noncitizens to vote in federal elections
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Most Democrats voted against House-passed bill repealing D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote
Democrats first attempted to send the bill back to committee but that effort failed on the House floor.