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politicsHouse 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
politicsSupreme 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 4politicsActing 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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded President Trump's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.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
politicsIran 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
politicsFBI 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
politicsRogers 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
politicsHouse 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
politicsTrump 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
politicsChina'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
politicsUS 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
politicsBlanche 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Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general has moved forward after he rescinded a $1.8 billion fund.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
politicsSenator 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
politicsFormer 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
politicsRiley 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
politicsGOP 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
politicsDarline 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
politics50+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
politics50+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
politics50+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
politics50+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