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Comer refers former NY Gov Andrew Cuomo to DOJ for prosecution
The recommendation also comes after the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic sent a referral to the Justice Department over the same allegations last year.
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In sudden shift, Democrats take lead in generic election ballot as voters fret about finances
The new poll shows bad news for Republicans heading into 2026 midterms.
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More congressional Democrats go to El Salvador over deportation of Abrego Garcia
The House members are Reps. Robert Garcia, of California; Maxwell Frost, of Florida; Maxine Dexter, of Oregon; and Yassamin Ansari, of Arizona.
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Lawmakers propose legislation to revoke District of Columbia's Home Rule Act
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. introduced the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act, or BOWSER Act, named after the Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Senate Budget Committee unveils reconciliation agenda, includes plan to increase border security
The bill includes $175 billion to secure the southern border, and $150 billion to beef up national defense. It also includes calls to complete the wall on the U.S. Southern border with Mexico.
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John Fetterman claims he's not sure Democrats can win back white male voters
The senator claimed that when a party goes to the "extreme," like calling someone "fascist" for voting for a certain candidate like Democrats have, then the party in question will "lose the argument," and those voters.
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House passes bill blocking future presidential bans on hydraulic fracking
Sixteen Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for the Protecting American Energy Production Act, which will block future bans on hydraulic fracking without congressional approval, if enacted.
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Senator says Trump’s EPA will cut $100M solar funding for Illinois
Durbin said on social media that the Trump Administration’s “unconstitutional” funding freeze continues to deny states billions of dollars in obligated funds.
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House establishes first Congressional Jewish Caucus
Democratic Reps. Jerry Nadler and Brad Schneider will serve as co-chairs of the caucus.
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Jewish members of Congress establish House caucus for first time in history
The caucus was created by Democratic Reps. Jerry Nadler of New York and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida. Nadler and Illinois Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider will serve as the caucus' co-chairs.
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House GOP says Trump meeting at White House included 'very positive developments' on reconciliation
Some of the conservative priorities include border funding, immigration policy, and extending the GOP's 2017 tax cuts.
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Wokeness in federal agencies protects cruel, pointless animal testing, House oversight panel hears
Panel Democrats show surprising restraint amid attacks on Anthony Fauci, gender affirming care.
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Senate confirms Russ Vought as new director of the Office of Management and Budget
The new director was confirmed in a 53-47 vote, which saw no Democrat support him. His confirmation also comes after Democrats attempted to stall the vote in an all-night protest session on Wednesday.