US Congress
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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Former U.S. Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, the beloved ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and former Georgia Congressman, has died at 84, leaving a unique legacy bridging Hollywood and politics.
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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Abruptly Withdraws from Reelection Campaign Amid House Censure Recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards has ended his reelection bid in North Carolina following a House Ethics censure recommendation and intense private pressure from GOP leadership.
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Congress Splits on War Powers Resolutions as Iran Conflict Intensifies
The House passed a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran, but the Senate rejected a similar measure amid rising casualties and oil prices.
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House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Renaming Pentagon to Department of War
The U.S. House approved a $1.15 trillion defense bill in a 216-212 vote, renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War while boosting troop pay.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes $95B Iran War Funding Amid Midterm Pressure
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading a $95 billion budget push to fund the Iran war and GOP priorities, facing internal party divisions and rising midterm election stakes.
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Speaker Johnson Faces GOP Revolt Over $95 Billion ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ Package
Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight vote on a $95 billion reconciliation package to fund military operations in Iran, with GOP holdouts demanding spending offsets.
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House Ways and Means Committee Probes Nonprofit Hospital Tax Exemptions
Lawmakers are scrutinizing nonprofit hospital tax exemptions, citing concerns that billions in subsidies are not yielding sufficient community benefits.
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Supreme Court Justices Kagan, Barrett to testify before House panel on budget
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before a House subcommittee on July 14, marking the first Supreme Court appearance before Congress since 2019.
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Speaker Johnson Plans Budget Reconciliation Push for Trump’s Voter ID Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act, linking the voter ID bill to must-pass defense legislation.
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, demands passage of SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, leveraging the legislation to force congressional action on the SAVE America Act.
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Ritchie Torres secures decisive victory in New York’s 15th District primary
Incumbent Representative Ritchie Torres has secured a commanding victory in the Democratic primary for New York’s 15th Congressional District, defeating challenger Michael Blake.
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Congress Considers Repeal of Social Security Earnings Test Amid Retirement System Strain
Legislators are debating the repeal of the Retirement Earnings Test, a rule that reduces benefits for working seniors. Analysts warn of long-term fiscal impacts on an already strained Social Security Trust Fund.
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FISA Section 702 Renewal Stalls Amidst Controversy Over DNI Appointment
Congressional renewal of FISA Section 702 faces a critical deadline this Friday as lawmakers condition their support on the reversal of Bill Pulte’s nomination as acting intelligence chief.
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Christian Menefee Defeats Veteran Incumbent Al Green in Texas House Primary
Freshman Rep. Christian Menefee secured a decisive victory over longtime Rep. Al Green in Texas’ 18th District runoff, a result driven by GOP-led redistricting and a generational shift within the Democratic Party.
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Clyburn Challenges GOP Redistricting Strategy in South Carolina
Representative Jim Clyburn vows to seek an 18th term despite Republican-led redistricting efforts, warning that the maneuvers could inadvertently boost Democratic representation in South Carolina.