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Democratic leaders drop list of DHS funding demands for fiscal year 2026
The demands come after President Donald Trump this week signed a package of five appropriations bills and a continuing resolution for the DHS package, which is set to last until Feb. 13.
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Comer says he is considering Bill Gates subpoena in Epstein probe
Gates recently apologized for spending time with Epstein, explaining he had met with the financier to find investors for global health initiatives.
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Barry Loudermilk announces he will not seek seventh term in November
Loudermilk, who has been leading the House Judiciary Committee's Select Subcommittee on the January 6th investigation, said he plans to serve the country in "other ways" but made the decision to spend more time with family.
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Senate Finance Committee advances Billy Long's nomination to lead IRS
President Trump nominated Long for the position late last year, highlighting the former lawmaker's 12-year tenure in the House. Long has also spent 32 years in real estate, and worked as an auctioneer.
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Musk breaks silence on 'disgusting abomination' of a bill
"I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore," he said.
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Iowa GOP lawmaker announces bill to create an antisemitism commission
On Monday, a foreign national in Colorado was charged by the Justice Department with a federal hate crime.
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Maxine Waters' campaign fined thousands of dollars for violating federal finance laws
A Federal Election Commission (FEC) investigation found that Waters' campaign received $19,000 in excessive contributions in 2019 and 2020, and made $7,000 worth of “prohibited cash disbursements” from a petty cash fund in the same period.
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Fetterman does not appear afraid of repercussions from Democratic Party over bipartisan stances
Pa. Democratic Senator Fetterman has broken ranks with his party in several key areas recently, including the border, Israel and a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine. He has also worked with Republicans to confirm some of Trump's Cabinet nominees.
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Nadler to request House Judiciary probe into DHS detainment of aide
Nadler said he wanted Jordan and the House to conduct an investigation into the incident because he wanted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to testify about the incident.
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‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ includes billions for government AI programs
The bill sets landmark goals for the implementation of AI in government agencies, defense preparation and social services tracking.
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Hawley: Secret Service whistleblower said Biden used to get lost in his closet at White House
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is investigating Biden's mental fitness for office and his use of autopen to sign documents.
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Opposition to House-passed megabill from conservative senators could lead to changes, delays
Prior to House passage of the legislation, GOP leaders said the goal was to send the bill to President Trump by July 4. That is not a certainty.
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Rep. Tim Burchett says he supports Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl running for Alabama Senate
Pearl led the Auburn Tigers to the Final Four this spring. The Associated Press honored him as co-coach of the year in 2025.