Congress
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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell speak up or resign
Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said in his letter that the speculation surrounding McConnell's long absence could be "avoided with the minimal amount of transparency."
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World leaders to attend funeral for Lindsey Graham, where Trump, conservatives plan to speak
Graham's remains will arrive at the U.S. Capitol, and a funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
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Sen. Lee pressures GOP leaders to cancel or delay August recess until election-security bill passes
Lee pushed Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota to cancel or delay the recess, and he requested a roll call vote.
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House Judiciary demands communications, documents from Fulton County cooperation with Jan. 6 probe
Chairman Jim Jordan said his committee would continue its probe into state and local officials who participated in prosecuting Trump.
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Watchdog urges Congress to create plan for fiscal stability
Warnings come as President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency moves to cut spending deemed wasteful.
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Senate Democrats delay committee vote on recommending Patel for final vote or FBI director
Democrats on the committee moved to “hold over” the nomination.
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Senate Republicans move to pass their own budget bill instead of waiting for GOP House
Budget bills often originate in the House but the Senate appears to be moving ahead of the curb.
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Watch Live: Senate Committee votes whether to give Kash Patel final vote to become FBI director
The vote is expected to take place at 10:15 EST.
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Former AOC aide announces 2026 challenge to Nancy Pelosi
Ocasio-Cortez's former chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti, who is 39, praised Pelosi's storied career in his announcement, but said it was time for a new generation of lawmakers.
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Senators advance Lutnick and Loeffler nominations out of committee
The Senate Commerce Committee voted Lutnick out of committee in a 16-12 vote, with all Democrats except PA Sen. John Fetterman opposing the nomination.
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Senate Judiciary to vote on Kash Patel FBI nomination on Thursday
Patel, who President Donald Trump nominated to replace former FBI Director Christopher Wray, testified in his confirmation hearing last week, where he told senators that he would bring integrity, transparency and honesty back to the FBI.
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Senate confirms Scott Turner as Housing and Urban Development secretary
Turner previously worked as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during President Donald Trump's first administration.
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Mitch McConnell falls down stairs outside of Senate chamber
McConnell appeared to fall as he was headed to a GOP lunch meeting in the Mansfield Room. Some senators said he also fell during the lunch.