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You Vote: Did Sen. Cory Booker help strengthen opposition to Trump with his 22-hour Senate speech?
This speech is not a filibuster and no legislation is being blocked, meaning Booker was able to give a prolonged speech that kept the Senate floor open.
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The 9 House Republicans who rebelled against leadership over new-mom proxy voting issue
The rule was blocked in a 206-222 split.
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GOP House leaders cancel votes for rest of week after internal revolt over new-mom proxy vote
The news comes after a group of nine Republicans joined House Democrats in opposing a procedural rule that would have blocked the House from voting on allowing proxy voting for new parents.
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Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying firearm on Capitol grounds, police say
The arrest follows two prior firearm-related security incidents involving congressional staffers.
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Watch Live: Filmmaker Oliver Stone testifies about records regarding assassination of JFK
The hearing starts at 2 p.m. EST.
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Rep Anna Paulina Luna muscles measure for parent proxy voting past Johnson to get full House vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he opposed the measure, arguing that proxy voting is unconstitutional.
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Democrat Sen. Booker continues overnight Senate floor speech against Trump administration policies
Booker said he was going to go "for as long as I am physically able" after he took the podium at 7 p.m. Monday evening.
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Watch Live: Newt Gingrich testifies before House committee on judicial overreach
The hearing starts at 10 a.m. EST.
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Rep Luna departs Freedom Caucus over members' opposition to her effort to let new parents proxy vote
The petition calls for any new mother or father to give their voting privilege for their first 12 weeks to a member on Capitol Hill who can vote for them.
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Cory Booker gives hours-long speech on Senate floor in protest of Trump administration
The speech comes as the Democratic Party struggles to find a unified leader, after Republicans defeated the party in November. Republicans won back the White House, flipped the Senate and retained control of the House.
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Chuck Grassley unveils legislation to clarify scope of judicial reach
The bill, titled the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025, would allow restraining orders to be immediately appealed and limit court orders to only impact people in the case.
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Over a dozen Democratic lawmakers join rally in support of transgender rights on National Mall
Democratic California Rep. Sara Jacobs reintroduced her legislation on Monday to formally recognize March 31 as "Trans Day of Visibility."
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House lawmaker moves to oust judge in deportation case with move that skips impeachment
Rep. Andy Biggs invoked the “good behavior” clause of the Constitution to argue Congress has the authority to remove judges short of impeachment.