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Mariana Alfaro

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House to vote on Rep. Chuck Edwards censure over ‘unprofessional conduct’ toward female staffers
Rep. Chuck Edwards will face a censure vote today.
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Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate for betting on her own race
Laurie Buckhout of North Carolina said she “bet on myself. Literally.”
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Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’
The president’s latest in a string of threats against broadcasters followed a comment by Kristen Welker about “some mixed results” from his midterm endorsements.
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These Democrats used to be Republicans — and hope that will help them win midterms
In races across the country, former GOP politicians are leaning into their pasts.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards argues ‘affectionate friendship’ is not grounds for censure
In a 22-page letter, the North Carolina Republican sought to rebut an ethics report that concluded he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.”
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Democrats target Republicans who voted for SNAP cuts with billboards
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is rolling out mobile billboards aimed at a handful of GOP lawmakers in swing districts.
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What happens next to Alex Vindman’s multimillion-dollar war chest?
The Senate candidate raised more than $16 million before the Florida primary and probably will still have significant funds once outstanding balances are settled.
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Trump says he’d ‘probably get along’ with Jeffries as House speaker
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) is likely to lead the chamber if Democrats win it back.
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Speaker Johnson says Ethics Committee should carry out Max Miller investigation
The Ohio Republican congressman has faced calls to drop his reelection bid over domestic abuse allegations.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid following House censure recommendation
An Ethics Committee report detailed “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” by the North Carolina Republican toward two young female staffers.
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House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
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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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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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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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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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