Congress
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Pelosi on Biden's debate performance: 'We saw integrity on one side and dishonesty on the other'
Pelosi initially ignored reporters' questions about Biden's debate performance, which has been heavily criticized by Democratic commentators
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FDA vaccine regulator shunned COVID booster, warns the system lets 'hierarchy overrule science'
Krause didn't explain his personal choice to the House Judiciary Administrative State Subcommittee but gave both parties ammunition against each other's COVID narratives.
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House Judiciary Committee votes to hold Biden ghostwriter in contempt of Congress
The vote followed a vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for similar reasons.
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House panel expected to consider Garland contempt resolution next week
Garland recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the Justice Department's alleged weaponization and politicization.
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Massie predicts effort to oust Johnson will not return until after November elections
Massie claimed that he expects Johnson will not face another possible ousting this year, but could struggle to stay in power after the speaker vote next year if Republicans maintain control of the lower chamber.
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Jim Jordan requests interview with top prosecutor from Trump Mar-a-Lago case over WH meetings
Jordan requested documents related to the meetings, along with communications about the White House meetings.
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Trump endorses Arizona GOP rep. in Maricopa County board of supervisors race
Trump said Lesko, who is one of his allies in Congress, was an "incredible Congresswoman" and a friend to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
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Bipartisan team of House members parachutes from WW II-era plane over Normandy commemorating D-Day
All of the participating lawmakers are U.S. armed services veterans
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Senate GOP campaign chair predicts Trump will endorse Sam Brown in Nevada Senate race
“I think he’s going to,” Daines told Politico of Trump backing Brown. “This is a situation where President Trump helps Sam Brown. I think Sam Brown helps President Trump. He’s the guy President Trump wants standing by him … I think they help each other.”
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Senate Republicans kill legislation to protect access to contraceptives
The bill was introduced by Democratic Sens. Ed Markey from Massachusetts, and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. It would have protected an individual's right to “obtain contraceptives and to voluntarily engage in contraception” on the federal level, and defines contraceptives as “any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy."
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McConnell accuses Senate Democrats of committing ethics violations in demanding Alito recusal
McConnell said the violation was made by Whitehouse and Blumenthal, because they are members of the Supreme Court Bar. Both senators have argued cases in front of the Supreme Court before joining Congress, and lawyers must join the Supreme Court Bar in order to argue cases.
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House passes first 2025 spending bill, includes funding for Veterans Affairs
The bill is the first of 12 appropriation bills that House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to pass ahead of the August recess. It also includes funding for military construction projects, veterans housing, bars the VA from flying LGBTQ flags, and restricts access to gender-affirming care. It was passed in a 209-197 vote.
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GOP Rep. Bergman tops list of biggest spenders under House reimbursement program: Report
Bergman's total was $32,000 in lodging and close to $12,000 for meals