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European Leaders Scramble to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on dozens of foreign trading partners have unleashed a rapid response abroad, as Europeans leaders urged...

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Capitol Hill Reacts to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ on Tariffs

Capitol Hill Reacts to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ on Tariffs

Ahead of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs on Wednesday, members of Congress offered sharply contrasting views of the benefits...

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5 Wacky Moments From Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Filibuster

5 Wacky Moments From Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Filibuster

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said a lot during his record-breaking filibuster of 25 hours and 4 minutes Monday and Tuesday on the Senate floor,...

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Republicans Fend Off Democrat Bid to Seize Florida House Seat

Republicans Fend Off Democrat Bid to Seize Florida House Seat

Republican Randy Fine emerged triumphant Tuesday in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, The Associated Press projects,...

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GOP House Leadership Still Pondering Next Role for Returning Stefanik

GOP House Leadership Still Pondering Next Role for Returning Stefanik

At a Tuesday morning press conference, Republican leadership in the House indicated they’re still not sure what role Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,...

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‘MAHA’?: New Jersey Democrat Introduces ‘Caffeine Safety’ Labeling Bill

‘MAHA’?: New Jersey Democrat Introduces ‘Caffeine Safety’ Labeling Bill

Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. introduced the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act at a press conference Monday, a bill that would require labels showing caffeine...

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Florida Special Elections for House Seen as Barometer on Trump Policies

Florida Special Elections for House Seen as Barometer on Trump Policies

Two special elections Tuesday for House seats from Florida will be a test of the popularity of the first 70 day of President Donald Trump’s... Read...

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REPORT: Georgia Democrat Senator Lives for Free in $1M Home

REPORT: Georgia Democrat Senator Lives for Free in $1M Home

Sen. Raphael Warnock lives rent-free in a tax-exempt $1 million home, the Free Beacon reported Monday. The article raises ethical questions about...

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Vance Cites Need for US Countering Russian, Chinese Influence in Greenland

Vance Cites Need for US Countering Russian, Chinese Influence in Greenland

In a speech at a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance called Friday for an American partnership with the people of Greenland......

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Forgoing UN, Stefanik to Resume Role in House GOP Leadership, but in What Capacity?

Forgoing UN, Stefanik to Resume Role in House GOP Leadership, but in What Capacity?

In the wake of Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., withdrawing from consideration to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the Republican leadership...

29.03.2025 4

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A Glimmer of Hope in Difficult Ukraine Peace Talks?

A Glimmer of Hope in Difficult Ukraine Peace Talks?

The United States’ work to bring peace to Ukraine is proving to be difficult, as Americans attempt to bring about a ceasefire in the Black... Read...

28.03.2025 3

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Inside Vance’s Upcoming Trip to Greenland

Inside Vance’s Upcoming Trip to Greenland

On his trip to Greenland, Vice President JD Vance on Friday will visit key American military sites to evaluate U.S. interests there.  President...

28.03.2025 3

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Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for His Make America Healthy Again, Finance Agenda

Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for His Make America Healthy Again, Finance Agenda

The Senate has been working this week to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees essential to his agenda on health care and finance....

27.03.2025 4

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Debt Limit Forecast Adds Pressure to GOP House-Senate Budget Negotiations

Debt Limit Forecast Adds Pressure to GOP House-Senate Budget Negotiations

The Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released a stark forecast of when the government’s borrowing limit would be exhausted—increasing the...

27.03.2025 4

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Gabbard Rejects Claims of Classified Info Leak on Signal Chat

Gabbard Rejects Claims of Classified Info Leak on Signal Chat

Three of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet members defended the administration’s conduct at a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday,...

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Senate Panel Clashes Over Censorship, Free Speech

Senate Panel Clashes Over Censorship, Free Speech

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution met Tuesday to discuss censorship with a panel of expert witnesses from the media and the law....

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Johnson Not Eager to Impeach Activist Judges, Prefers Judiciary Panel Hearings

Johnson Not Eager to Impeach Activist Judges, Prefers Judiciary Panel Hearings

At a press conference Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson outlined strategies for combating federal judges, most of them appointed by Democrat...

25.03.2025 4

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GOP Leadership on Hill Gets Back to Work on Budget Resolution

GOP Leadership on Hill Gets Back to Work on Budget Resolution

Republican congressional leadership has its work cut out for it this week as members return to Washington, working toward a shared budget resolution...

25.03.2025 7

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House Republicans Mull Ways to Counteract Anti-Trump Judges

House Republicans Mull Ways to Counteract Anti-Trump Judges

Republican congressmen are gearing up for a fight against federal judges appointed by Democrat presidents overruling President Donald Trump’s...

25.03.2025 6

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GOP Legislative Agenda Faces Daunting Hurdles

GOP Legislative Agenda Faces Daunting Hurdles

When members of Congress return from recess this week, they will face challenges in their efforts to effect legislative change. The GOP is attempting...

23.03.2025 5

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Democrat Town Hall Shouting Matches Expose Intraparty Rift

Democrat Town Hall Shouting Matches Expose Intraparty Rift

Editor’s note: This report contains language some readers might find offensive. Democrat lawmakers are feeling pressure from the left flank of their...

21.03.2025 10

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Cheers, Jeers on Capitol Hill for Trump’s Move to Dismantle the Department of Education

Cheers, Jeers on Capitol Hill for Trump’s Move to Dismantle the Department of Education

President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE) has sent a seismic shock wave throughout Washington, with...

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Rand Paul Demands Action on UK Encrypted Data Controversy

Rand Paul Demands Action on UK Encrypted Data Controversy

Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday demand action from Attorney General Pam Bondi on the United Kingdom’s requiring that American tech companies provide...

20.03.2025 3

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Trump, GOP Lawmakers Take Credit for Gas Price Freefall

Trump, GOP Lawmakers Take Credit for Gas Price Freefall

With gas prices plummeting across the United States, the Trump administration is taking credit for Americans’ savings at the pump. The White...

19.03.2025 9

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GOP Lawmakers Push to Impeach Obama-Appointed Judge for Trying to Block Deportations

GOP Lawmakers Push to Impeach Obama-Appointed Judge for Trying to Block Deportations

Prominent Republicans in Congress are calling for the impeachment of Democrat-appointed judges, amid a slew of injunctions against President Donald...

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Trump Declares Biden’s Autopen-Signed Pardons, Executive Orders Invalid

Trump Declares Biden’s Autopen-Signed Pardons, Executive Orders Invalid

In a Truth Social Post on Monday, President Donald Trump said former President Joe Biden’s autopen-signed orders were invalid, contending that...

17.03.2025 6

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Senate Dems Cave, Help GOP Advance Bill to Fund Government, Avoid Shutdown 

Senate Dems Cave, Help GOP Advance Bill to Fund Government, Avoid Shutdown 

The Senate on Friday voted 62-38 to end debate on a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September, all but guaranteeing final...

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Trump Reacts to Biden Autopen Controversy: ‘Who Was Signing All This Stuff?’

Trump Reacts to Biden Autopen Controversy: ‘Who Was Signing All This Stuff?’

Former President Joe Biden’s consistent use of an autopen e-signature during his presidency has become the talk of Washington, after a Heritage...

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Senators Hesitant to Respond to Mass Killings in Syria

Senators Hesitant to Respond to Mass Killings in Syria

Amid reported mass killings of ethno-religious minorities in Syria, senators are reluctant to recommend intervention in a region that has been a focal...

13.03.2025 5

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GOP Lawmakers Aim to Codify Trump’s Executive Orders

GOP Lawmakers Aim to Codify Trump’s Executive Orders

GOP members of Congress on the Republican Study Committee promised Tuesday to fight to turn President Donald Trump’s executive orders into law. Rep....

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House OKs Continuing Resolution Funding Government Through End of Fiscal Year

House OKs Continuing Resolution Funding Government Through End of Fiscal Year

The House voted 217-213 Tuesday to pass the Republicans’ continuing resolution that would avert a partial government shutdown that was set to begin...

12.03.2025 20

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Why Does Trump Dislike the CHIPS Act?

In his address to Congress last week, President Donald Trump suggested undoing one of the cornerstones of former President Joe Biden’s legislative...

11.03.2025 3

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Canadian Liberals Pick Mark Carney as New PM

Canada’s Liberal Party has chosen a new prime minister in former economist Mark Carney, who will take over from outgoing PM Justin Trudeau. Carney...

11.03.2025 10

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Border Security Advocates Critique Democrat Mayors on Sanctuary City Policies

Democratic mayors, testifying Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee, consistently minimized the problems associated with their “sanctuary...

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White House Hails Positive Jobs Report

The Trump administration celebrated its first monthly jobs report Friday, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics announcing the addition of more than...

07.03.2025 3

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In Face of GOP Criticism, Democrat Mayors Defend Sanctuary City Policies at House Panel Hearing

Congressional Republicans sharply questioned four “sanctuary city” mayors on immigration policy at a House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday,...

06.03.2025 20

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Capitol Hill Reacts to Trump Speech: Bouquets From Republicans, Brickbats From Democrats

President Donald Trump’s speech before Congress drew strong reactions from Republicans and Democrats alike, with Republicans praising it as an...

05.03.2025 9

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21 Republicans Draw Line in Shutdown Showdown: No Deal Without DOGE

More than 20 Republican members of the House and Senate sent a letter Monday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and House Speaker Mike......

04.03.2025 3

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Bill to Ban Biological Males From Women’s Sports Blocked by Democrats

Senate Democrats voted late Monday afternoon to block a bill that would have prevented biological males from participating in women’s sports from...

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‘TIME TO LEAVE’ NATO?: Some in GOP Sour on Defense Pact After Europe’s Bow to Zelenskyy

Republican members of Congress are becoming increasingly hostile toward NATO amid European solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

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Trump’s Plan to Prevent Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump has an 11th-hour plan to avoid a federal government shutdown—a continuing resolution that would renew government funding...

01.03.2025 20

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House vs. Senate: GOP’s Budgetary Tug-of-War Begins in Earnest

After the passage of the House of Representatives’ budget resolution on Tuesday, GOP lawmakers face a major challenge: Getting Senate Republicans to...

28.02.2025 2

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‘FULL AND COMPLETE FILES’: Bondi Demands FBI Give Her Missing Epstein Documents

Attorney General Pam Bondi is demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel turn over additional documents related to the activities of human trafficker...

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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Texas Republican for ‘Hot Mic’ Moment

A conservative nonprofit government oversight group filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, on Tuesday, arguing that his recent...

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House Republicans Pass Major Budget Hurdle

House Republicans passed a budget resolution on a party-line vote of 217-215 Tuesday night, clearing a major hurdle on the way to funding President...

26.02.2025 3

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‘No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act’ Aims to End Foreign Aid to Taliban, Others

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars and foreign aid funding from going to terrorist groups.  Walking...

26.02.2025 10

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House DOGE Panel to Examine How Foreign Aid Spreads ‘Woke Agenda’

The House Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., will convene Wednesday to explore one...

26.02.2025 5

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Firings Disrupt the Pentagon Status Quo

A series of Trump administration firings has shaken up the Pentagon status quo, drawing strong reactions from members of Congress. On Friday,...

25.02.2025 9

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At CPAC, Byron Donalds Hints of Bid for Florida Governor

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., teased a possible run for governor of Florida in his remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday, as...

22.02.2025 20

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Hawley Renews Call for Inspector General for Ukraine Aid

Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced legislation Thursday to assign a special inspector general to investigate U.S. funding for Ukraine, amid increased...

21.02.2025 5

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