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House Democrat accused of stealing $5 million from FEMA posts edited photo without expensive ring
Cherfilus-McCormick's official House portrait shows the congresswoman wearing a flashy yellow diamond ring, but the photo that was posted on Christmas does not feature the jewelry. A Community Notes on the post flags the missing ring.
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Republicans now have an answer for Democrats’ Medicare-for-all
Republicans, including President Trump, have repeatedly emphasized the need to improve affordability for Americans, and healthcare costs often hit families the hardest.
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Congress in what has become a too familiar situation will return to resolve a missed deadline
This past fall, Congress went on recess without passing a spending measure to avoid a government shutdown.
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Sen. Cruz says spectrum ‘deal is done’ in Big Beautiful Bill, though won’t be passed by July 4
GOP Sen. Cruz says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will not be passed by Trumps July 4 deadline. But, a 'deal is done' to increase spectrum auction authority and create an 800 MHz pipeline.
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Defense contractors urge Congress to cut red tape: ‘Valley of Death’
Snelgrove said American innovation isn't reaching the battlefield fast enough.
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Sen. Padilla leads all Senate Democrats in a letter demanding Trump withdraw military from L.A.
Padilla and his fellow Senate Democrats are demanding that Trump "immediately withdraw all military personnel" that have been deployed in response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
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House Oversight investigating California leaders over handling of Los Angeles riots
Both leaders have clashed with the Trump administration recently over the protests, after President Donald Trump activated the state National Guard and deployed Marines to help protect federal officers and buildings.
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Senate confirms Billy Long as IRS commissioner
The Senate voted 53-44 to make former Rep. Billy Long the IRS chief.
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GOP-House passes bill to end DC's 'sanctuary' city statutes
The measure passed 224-194, with 11 Democrats voting with Republicans to pass the measure
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Sanders, King introduce bill banning prescription drug ads
The legislation follows Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s calls to ban prescription drug TV ads.
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Stefanik clashes with Hochul over migrant crime in NY: 'I'm standing up for New Yorkers'
The exchange comes as Stefanik is reportedly considering a potential 2026 gubernatorial bid. Hochul is already facing a tough reelection next year after she narrowly won a second term in 2022.
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Years in the making, GOP bills against 'weaponization,' medicalized gender transition head to floor
SCOTUS rulings are due by month's end on related cases: whether states can block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds and ban so-called gender affirming care for minors.
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Rep. Ralph Norman says Sen. Padilla was rightfully removed for disrputing Noem press conference
"I don't know why these Democrats think they can just disrupt and get by with it," Rep. Ralph Norman said.