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July 15, 2026
Key House Democrats voice support for amendment to cancel Israel defense funding
The announcements reflect a growing disconnect between the Democratic establishment, with its long-standing support for the U.S. ally, and the party’s left wing.
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June 30, 2026
Trump calls on Congress to end birthright citizenship after court defeat
The Supreme Court's ruling in the birthright citizenship case poses a political challenge for President Donald Trump.
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June 24, 2026
Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.
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June 9, 2026
ICE funding bill is up for House vote after weeks of Republican delays
The legislation, which the Senate passed Friday, has been held up by disputes over President Donald Trump’s ballroom and the $1.8B payout fund.
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May 16, 2026
A North Carolina farmer is testing whether Democrats can still win rural America
In North Carolina, Jamie Ager is distancing himself from his national party to win a congressional seat.
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May 10, 2026
Iran responds to U.S. peace proposal after clashes test ceasefire
Details were not immediately clear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recently that he hoped the response would be a “serious offer.”
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May 6, 2026
Lutnick testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
The commerce secretary participated in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee to explain his ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
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May 5, 2026
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards faces ethics probe over conduct toward female aides
A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute the allegations.
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May 3, 2026
Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer
A buckshot pellet from the suspect’s shotgun “was intertwined with the fiber of the vest” worn by a Secret Service officer, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
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April 22, 2026
Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia dies at 80
The lawmaker, who had served in the chamber since 2003, was seeking a 13th term in his safely Democratic district.
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April 18, 2026
Is Congress having a reckoning over sexual misconduct – or just a moment?
The resignations of two lawmakers facing ethics investigations have drawn comparisons to the #MeToo movement. Some House members say it’s time to revisit their rules and culture.
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