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July 15, 2026
Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.
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July 14, 2026
Jeffries Says He Will Oppose Proposal to Cut Off U.S. Aid to Israel
The New York Democrat and minority leader indicated that he would not seek to persuade other Democrats to vote against the measure, which has divided the party amid a deep rift over support for Isr...
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July 12, 2026
Graham’s Death Highlights Congress’s Age Issue
By the standards of the aging Senate, where the average age is more than 65, the South Carolina Republican wasn’t particularly old.
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July 8, 2026
As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories “an overall critique of th...
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June 30, 2026
Tom Kean, New Jersey Congressman, Says Depression Led to Long Absence
After months of mystery, the New Jersey representative broke his silence about the undisclosed health issue that prompted his 117-day absence.
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June 29, 2026
Kean Set to Speak at the Capitol After Mysterious Absence
After months of silence, Representative Tom Kean Jr. was expected to deliver a speech explaining his 116-day absence from Congress.
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June 29, 2026
Ethics Panel Tosses Misconduct Claims Against Gallego
The Ethics Committee told Senator Ruben Gallego it had dismissed allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.
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June 27, 2026
Jeffries Faces Steep Test as Far Left Builds Strength in Congress
The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.
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June 20, 2026
Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.
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June 18, 2026
McCarthy Aide’s Tell-All Book Recounts Trump’s Expletive-Filled Threats to G.O.P.
A new book by John Leganski, the floor manager for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, offers a rare behind-the-scenes account of how President Trump wields his power through threats and intimidation.
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June 10, 2026
Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress
The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.
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June 9, 2026
Gates Said to Have Hired Ex-Oversight Chief to Advise on Epstein Testimony
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has retained Jake Greenberg, the former top investigative counsel to the House Oversight Committee.
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June 5, 2026
Senate Passes $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill
It was a victory for President Trump and his party, though the debate exposed fissures between Republican senators and Mr. Trump on a variety of issues.
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June 5, 2026
Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump’s Payout Fund
The vote on Democrats’ proposal, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee, kicked off a marathon of votes that stretched all day and overnight.
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June 3, 2026
G.O.P. Revives Immigration Bill, Weighing Ban on Trump’s Fund
Several Republicans suggested they would insist on adding a measure to bar the president from creating a fund to pay people who claim to be victims of government persecution.
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June 2, 2026
G.O.P. Works to Jump-Start Immigration Bill After Trump Retreat on Fund
Republicans hoped the acting attorney general’s vow that the administration was “not moving forward” with a fund for people claiming to be victimized by the government would unlock the votes.
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June 2, 2026
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.
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May 28, 2026
Swallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind Paxton
After attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.
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May 27, 2026
Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party’s Woes
Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska is still meeting with constituents long after most G.O.P. members of Congress have concluded it is too politically dangerous to do so.
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May 16, 2026
In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.
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May 16, 2026
Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.
The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature in their workplaces.
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May 2, 2026
These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?
Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.
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April 30, 2026
Mills Exit Is a Blow to Schumer as Democrats Question His Strategy
Senator Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat and minority leader, considered the Maine governor his top recruit for winning the majority. Critics said her collapse showed he is out of touch with th...
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April 28, 2026
Democrats Pitch ‘New Affordability,’ Looking to Widen Midterm Appeal
Progressives who expect their party to take control of Congress are putting forth a slate of bills aimed at helping lower costs for Americans, financed by tax increases on the wealthy.
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April 25, 2026
Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains
All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.
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April 21, 2026
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on whether to recommend expelling her.
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April 21, 2026
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, Resigns From Congress
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She announced she would step down minutes before the House Ethics Committee was to vote on a recommendation to exp...
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