Congress
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Speaker Johnson Survives GOP Rebellion With Rare Democratic Cross-Party Support
Speaker Mike Johnson secured a critical procedural win for an anti-socialism resolution after two Democrats crossed party lines to break a House GOP blockade.
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Trump Administration’s $927M White House Overhaul Faces Legal and Congressional Challenges
The Trump administration’s $927 million White House modernization project faces a Supreme Court showdown after a federal appeals court ruled against bypassing Congress.
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Congressional Democrats Launch Inquiry into Deportation of Military Families
Congressional Democrats are probing the Trump administration over reports that dozens of military spouses and parents have been detained by immigration authorities.
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Charlie Hatcher Defeats Incumbent Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th District GOP Primary
Former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher unseated Rep. Andy Ogles in the Tennessee 5th District GOP primary, setting up a November contest against Chaz Molder.
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Pentagon AI Data Center Plan Faces Bipartisan Congressional Pushback
Congress is challenging the Pentagon’s plan to lease military land for AI data centers, citing concerns over infrastructure strain and resource sustainability.
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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan Issues Criminal Referral Against Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
Rep. Jim Jordan has formally referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the DOJ, alleging he provided false testimony regarding his team’s access to text messages.
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House Judiciary Republicans Refer Jack Smith to Justice Department for Alleged False Testimony
House Judiciary Republicans have referred Jack Smith to the DOJ for alleged false testimony regarding his team’s access to private text messages from Congress.
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Congress Demands Independent Probe into Ram Temple Donation Allegations
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have formally urged PM Narendra Modi to initiate an independent investigation into alleged donation embezzlement.
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GOP Revives SAVE Act: Can Trump’s Voting Priority Survive the Senate?
House Republicans are pushing to attach parts of the controversial SAVE America Act to a must-pass budget bill, facing significant Senate resistance.
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House Democrats Split as Over 100 Back Move to Cut Israel Military Aid
Over 100 House Democrats broke ranks to support a GOP-led amendment cutting $3.3B in military aid to Israel, signaling a major policy shift within the party.
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Congressional Transparency Under Scrutiny Following Kean Disclosure and McConnell Absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s return after a depression diagnosis sparks debate over congressional transparency as Senate leader Mitch McConnell’s health remains opaque.
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Congress Passes Landmark Housing Affordability Legislation
The U.S. Congress has passed the ’21st Century Road to Housing Act,’ a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the national housing supply crisis through investor restrictions and regulatory reform.
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The Erosion of the Pediatric Vaccine Firewall: Hepatitis B Policy and FDA Turmoil
The rollback of universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine recommendations, coupled with high-level turnover at the FDA, signals a profound shift in American public health policy, raising concerns over long-term infant mortality and the integrity of federal health institutions.
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Stalemate on Capitol Hill: House GOP Challenges Trump-Backed Housing Legislation
A legislative standoff between the House and Senate threatens President Trump’s housing affordability agenda as GOP lawmakers clash over market regulations and CBDC provisions.
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Legislative Crossroads: Congress Returns to High-Stakes Funding Battles on Education and Immigration
As Congress reconvenes, lawmakers face a dual challenge: addressing the critical funding of the Pell Grant program for 7.2 million students and navigating a partisan deadlock over the future of ICE and CBP enforcement budgets.