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Hill Nation Summit: Trump Dominates, ICE Under Fire, AI Debate Heats Up
At the Hill Nation Summit, GOP leaders praised Trump, Democrats slammed ICE after shootings, and lawmakers clashed over
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Trump Confirms Iran Released US Citizen Amid Rising Strait Tensions
President Trump said Iran released a U.S. citizen wrongfully held since December 2024, calling it a goodwill gesture ami
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Van Hollen: Democrats Must Sell a Vision, Not Just Oppose Trump
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, exploring a 2028 presidential bid, says Democrats have focused too much on opposing Trump and not
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Senate Panel Presses Trump CDC and ASPR Nominees on Vaccine Independence
Trump's CDC and ASPR nominees faced sharp questioning from senators concerned about their independence on vaccine policy
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Fetterman Draws Line on Israel, Warns He'd Quit Democrats if Party Abandons Ally
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would leave the Democratic Party if it turns against Israel, warning of a dangerous
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Internet Grant Over Race-Based Criteria
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Biden-era internet grant program unconstitutionally used race as a factor in fund
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House Democrats Nearly Split as 103 Vote to Cut Israel Aid in Symbolic Test
A Republican amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel split House Democrats almost evenly, with 103 voting in favor, signalin
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Blanche Vows to Halt Mail-Order Abortion Pills, Targets Biden-Era Mifepristone Policy
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche committed to Republican senators to prioritize stopping mail-order mifepristone, ca
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GOP Lawmaker Warns China Has Deployed AI 'Digital Twins' of Every U.S. Congress Member
Rep. Kat Cammack warned that China has deployed AI digital twins of every member of Congress to influence policy and pub
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Cornyn Withholds Support for Blanche AG Bid Over $1.776B Fund Dispute
Acting AG Todd Blanche faced a tough confirmation hearing as Sen. John Cornyn withheld support over the $1.776 billion a
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Blanche Stumbles on Trump Ties During AG Confirmation Hearing
Todd Blanche slipped up under questioning, calling himself Trump's lawyer before correcting to 'was his lawyer,' as sena
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Democrats Blast Vought's CFPB Tenure as 'Harmful' Ahead of His Departure
House Democrats lambasted Russell Vought for his leadership of the CFPB, welcoming his departure as a relief while accus