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3d ago

Khanna and Massie say they're considering contempt charges against AG Pam Bondi

The remarks came after Sen. Tim Kaine said that Congress has other mechanisms to force the release of additional Epstein files.
A split composite image of Ro Khanna, left, and Thomas Massie
A split composite image of Ro Khanna, left, and Thomas Massie
4d ago

Congress leaves town until 2026 with no health care deal, forcing premium hikes

Four Republicans teamed up with Democrats to require a vote to revive ACA funds in the new year — but Senate Republicans say the bill is dead on arrival.
The U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
The U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race

The staunch Trump ally also said she would not seek re-election to her House seat next year.
Elise Stefanik listens during a confirmation hearing.
Elise Stefanik listens during a confirmation hearing.

Wyoming GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis announces she won't seek re-election

Lummis, 71, will retire after serving one term in the deep-red state.
Cynthia Lummis
Cynthia Lummis
5d ago

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Trump name added to Kennedy Center building; Trump announces more drug cuts

Trump told NBC News in a phone interview yesterday that he is leaving the possibility of a war with Venezuela on the table.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
5d ago

Democrats release more Epstein photos with a promise of more to come

The latest batch comes just before the Justice Department will be required to release all of its files tomorrow.
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in Cambridge, Mass. in 2004.
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in Cambridge, Mass. in 2004.

New Trump-Kennedy Center sign is affixed to building facade despite concerns about legality

Some members of the Kennedy family and several lawmakers expressed opposition to the move and questioned its legality.
Image: Kennedy Center To Be Renamed The Trump-Kennedy Center
Image: Kennedy Center To Be Renamed The Trump-Kennedy Center
5d ago

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Trump signs executive order to reclassify cannabis; Kennedy Center board votes to change building's name

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to rename the building the Trump-Kennedy Center.
Image: US-POLITICS-TRUMP
Image: US-POLITICS-TRUMP
6d ago

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Trump criticizes Democrats, touts his economic policies in White House address

President Donald Trump argued in a national address that his economic policies are delivering for Americans.
President Donald Trump
President Donald Trump
6d ago

Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding

Four Republicans rebelled against Mike Johnson to give Democrats the signatures needed for a vote on extending the subsidies set to expire next year.
The dome of the U.S. Capitol
The dome of the U.S. Capitol
7d ago

Rep. Dan Newhouse won't seek re-election

The Washington congressman was one of 10 Republicans in the House to impeach Trump over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Dan Newhouse.
Dan Newhouse.