Politics & Policy
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House report accuses ActBlue of covering up alleged fraudulent donations
ActBlue has denied wrongdoing. The platform is the primary fundraising vehicle for Democratic candidates and left-wing causes.
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House Speaker Johnson cancels votes, sends lawmakers home early
The move comes as the midterm elections ramp up and lawmakers get ready to fight for their own political future.
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Massie hid Hegseth impeachment from party leaders
Massie introduced the resolution on Tuesday, asserting that Hegseth had illegally prosecuted the Iran war past the 60-day maximum for conflict without congressional authorization. Lawmakers tabled the motion on Tuesday evening.
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Self-Sabotage? Controversial candidates could risk Dem midterm advantage
The mask slipped off? Shocking comments from controversial candidates could endanger Democrats' polling advantage heading into the critical midterm elections this November. An anti-incumbent sentiment is one thing, but endorsing murder of political opponents might be going too far.
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Senate drops ballroom funding from reconciliation bill in blow to Trump
Trump has sought to build a state ballroom on the White House grounds, citing the lack of a state-owned space for formal events.
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Massie warns of shrinking GOP tent after primary loss
Trump backed a primary challenger to Massie in 2020, but later endorsed him in 2022.
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Mace floats amendment to limit Congress to natural-born citizens
Mace's amendment is unlikely to become law, but comes as the Republican gubernatorial primary in South Carolina enters its home stretch.
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Oil prices drop below $100 per barrel days after Trump says negotiations with Iran coming to a close
The West Texas Intermediate price of oil fell from over $104 per barrel on Tuesday to $98.06 Wednesday afternoon.
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House overwhelmingly approves bipartisan housing bill
The vote was 396-13, with only Republican lawmakers opposing it.
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Johnson 'not surprised' by Massie defeat in Kentucky
Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House and the Democrats are favored to win the lower chamber in November.
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Trump pressures Senate GOP to fire Senate parliamentarian: 'Get smart'
The Senate parliamentarian is responsible for making sure legislation complies with Senate rules.
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Trump quips he may run for Israeli PM after term in WH ends
Trump has previously joked that he may seek the presidency of Venezuela after leaving the White House, asserting he was popular in that country for removing President Nicolás Maduro.
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Texas Dem seeks House seat on vow to imprison ‘American Zionists’ in repurposed immigration center
The comments have drawn condemnations from House Democratic leadership as the candidate, Maureen Galindo, advances to a runoff in the primary election for a Texas seat.