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Congressional Judiciary chairs urge SCOTUS to address possible ethics violations by federal judges
The letter specifically refers to anonymous statements federal judges have made to the New York Times that appear to smear the Supreme Court, and describes the relationship between the high court and lower courts as a “war zone."
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House Democrat crashes Speaker Johnson's press conference on government shutdown
The government shutdown became the longest on record late Tuesday, replacing the record set during the first Trump administration in 2018 and 2019. The current shutdown began Oct. 1.
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Malliotakis joins Stefanik in condemning swastikas painted on NYC Jewish school, calling out Mamdani
"The day after NYC elects a pro-Hamas Antisemite for Mayor, Nazi swastikas are found painted on the walls of Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn," Rep. Elise Stefanik said
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House overwhelmingly passes 'Take it Down' bill that criminalizes deepfake revenge porn
The Senate passed the measure, which was cosponsored last month by Texas GOP Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz and Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign the legislation.
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Rep. Bryan Steil says judge who allegedly helped illegal migrant evade arrest is not above the law
Last week, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of a Milwaukee judge who allegedly obstructed an immigration arrest.
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Hawaii senator officially throws hat into ring to replace Durbin as Democratic whip
The Hawaii senator, who already serves as the Chief Deputy Whip, said that if he's elected next year after the midterm elections, then he would work to elevate the party and tap people for positions that align with their expertise.
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House Judiciary to mark up immigration portion of GOP's reconciliation bill on Wednesday
The judiciary meeting will take place in the Rayburn office building at 2 p.m. Eastern.
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Michigan Democrat introduces articles of impeachment against Trump for allegedly ignoring SCOTUS
Michigan Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar accused Trump in the articles of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, usurpation of power, bribery and corruption.
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House Republicans unveil new Pentagon spending proposal, pushing defense budget to over $1 trillion
Republicans intend to use the budget reconciliation process to pass the legislation, which would allow them to avoid a Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
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Virginia Democratic Rep Connelly says return of cancer will prevent him from seeking 2026 reelection
Rep. Gerry Connolly announced his initial diagnosis with esophageal cancer about six months ago.
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Sen. Booker and House Democratic Leader Jeffries hold anti-Trump sit-in on U.S. Capitol steps
The sit-in began in the morning and it has continued through the afternoon with more people joining the two lawmakers.
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Trump says he would sign bill to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks
One of the authors of a bipartisan bill to ban stock purchases among members of Congress and their spouses applauded Trump's statement.
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Senate committee to vote on bills combating antisemitism on campuses
The Republican-led Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will vote on the Protecting Students on Campus Act and the Antisemitism Awareness Act on April 30.