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McCormick Defends FBI Director Patel Against Alcohol Allegations, Dismisses Security Concerns
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McCormick Defends FBI Director Patel Against Alcohol Allegations, Dismisses Security Concerns
Rep. Rich McCormick defended FBI Director Kash Patel against allegations of excessive alcohol use, stating performance m
Trump Approval Hits New Low Amid Iran Conflict and Diplomatic Tensions
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Trump Approval Hits New Low Amid Iran Conflict and Diplomatic Tensions
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36%, marking the lowest point of his second term according to a Reuters/
Rep. Steve Cohen Honors Late Songwriter Don Schlitz with 'The Gambler' on House Floor
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Rep. Steve Cohen Honors Late Songwriter Don Schlitz with 'The Gambler' on House Floor
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) sang Kenny Rogers's 'The Gambler' during a House floor speech to eulogize the song's writer, Don
Trump's Unprecedented Clash with Pope Leo XIV Escalates Over Iran, Nuclear Policy
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Trump's Unprecedented Clash with Pope Leo XIV Escalates Over Iran, Nuclear Policy
President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented rhetorical assault against Pope Leo XIV, challenging the pontiff's
Trump Leads GOP Figures in Bible Marathon, Drawing Christian Nationalism Criticism
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Trump Leads GOP Figures in Bible Marathon, Drawing Christian Nationalism Criticism
President Donald Trump and leading Republican figures are participating in a marathon Bible reading event this week, whi
Virginia Voters Decide High-Stakes Redistricting Referendum with National Implications
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Virginia Voters Decide High-Stakes Redistricting Referendum with National Implications
Virginia voters are deciding a referendum that would allow Democrats to implement a new congressional map before 2030, a
GOP Senators Fear Iran Conflict Could Derail Economic Message Ahead of Midterms
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GOP Senators Fear Iran Conflict Could Derail Economic Message Ahead of Midterms
Republican senators are warning that economic fallout from the Iran conflict, particularly high gas prices, could cost t
Beef Prices and Political Pressure: Trump DOJ Targets Meat Producers Ahead of Midterms
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Beef Prices and Political Pressure: Trump DOJ Targets Meat Producers Ahead of Midterms
Despite decades of health trends and soaring costs, American beef consumption has held steady for 25 years. Now, with pr
Johnson Navigates FISA, Expulsion, and Iran War Powers Deadlines in Critical Week
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Johnson Navigates FISA, Expulsion, and Iran War Powers Deadlines in Critical Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces simultaneous deadlines on FISA reauthorization, a Department of Homeland Security shutd
Quigley Rejects Fetterman's Claim That Democrats Are 'Cheering' for Iran in Conflict
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Quigley Rejects Fetterman's Claim That Democrats Are 'Cheering' for Iran in Conflict
Illinois Democrat Mike Quigley disputed Senator John Fetterman's characterization that some in their party are 'cheering
Democrat Analilia Mejia Sworn In, Shrinking GOP House Majority to Three Seats
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Democrat Analilia Mejia Sworn In, Shrinking GOP House Majority to Three Seats
Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) was sworn into the House on Monday, reducing the GOP's majority to just three seats. The fo
Mace Moves to Expel Mills as House Ethics Probe Intensifies
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Mace Moves to Expel Mills as House Ethics Probe Intensifies
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel fellow GOP Rep. Cory Mills from the House of Representatives,