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House Democratic Women's Caucus Calls for Rep. Chuck Edwards' Resignation

The House Democratic Women's Caucus is calling for Rep. Chuck Edwards to resign after the House Ethics Committee found he violated House rules related

Aug 4
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Supreme Court upholds termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court has upheld the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, limiting courts' ability to review Homeland Secur

Aug 4
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Acting Attorney General Blanche Rescinds Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Trump's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. This move is likely to advance Blanche's

Aug 4
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Iran Launches Missiles at US Base in Jordan

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward a US military base in Jordan on Tuesday. All of the missiles were intercepted by US forces.

Aug 4
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FBI Reports Cyberattacks on Water Systems in 7 States

The FBI has reported cyberattacks on water systems in at least 7 states. Federal officials believe Iran may be responsible for the attacks.

Aug 3
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Rogers Leads El-Sayed, Trails Stevens in Michigan Senate Poll

A new EPIC-MRA poll shows former Rep. Mike Rogers leading Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed but trailing Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate r

Aug 3
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House Ethics Committee Recommends Censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards

The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House Rules by failing to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of

Aug 3
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Trump Uses Multiple Strategies to Influence GOP Senators

President Trump has been using various tactics to influence GOP senators, including persuasion, ignoring them, and bullying. Trump's approach has prov

Aug 3
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China's Oil Imports Down 40% Amid Iran War

China's reaction to the oil shock caused by the Iran war has helped prevent the worst of the price spikes. The country's oil imports remain down over

Aug 3
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US Military Commander Recommends Halting Hormuz Bombing Campaign

Adm. Brad Cooper, the top US military commander in the Middle East, recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz. President T

Aug 3
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Blanche Gains Support from Two Key GOP Senators

Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general has moved forward after he rescinded a $1.8 billion fund. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis

Aug 3
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Senator Cornyn Reaches Deal on Justice Department Fund

Senator John Cornyn has reached a deal with the Justice Department regarding a $1.8 billion fund. This deal may allow Todd Blanche's nomination for at

Aug 3
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Former Counterterrorism Director Calls for US Troop Withdrawal from Middle East

Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center Director, is urging President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the Middle East. Kent believes

Aug 3
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Riley Gaines Reports Incident with Arena Staffer Over Sign

Riley Gaines said a Target Center staffer asked her to lower a sign thanking Sophie Cunningham. Other fans in the arena were holding signs with player

Aug 3
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GOP Hopefuls Debate for South Carolina Senate Seat

Four Republican candidates shared the debate stage on Monday in the race for the South Carolina Senate seat. The debate featured Darline Graham, Ralph

Aug 3
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Darline Graham Runs in Special Senate Primary

Darline Graham is one of nine Republicans running in a special primary election on August 11. She is a relative newcomer to politics, competing agains

Aug 3
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Kentucky Governor Demands Senator McConnell Address Health Status

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to Senator Mitch McConnell demanding that he verbally address his constituents and demonstrate his ab

Jul 30
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Maine Senate Race Remains a Toss-Up

The Maine Senate race is currently rated a toss-up between Democratic candidate Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Jackson's campaig

Jul 25
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Trump Administration Freezes Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds

The Trump administration has halted more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota. The move is part of an effort to in

Jul 24
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Senate Committee Advances Insulin Cost Cap Legislation

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 17-5 to advance legislation capping insulin costs at $35 for people with private insu

Jul 22