Congress
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Key senator presses to term limit parliamentarian, clear possible path for election law
Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has been in Trump’s crosshairs since she ruled the Save America Act was not covered by the Byrd Rule.
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Warnock holds faith discussion with Mike Johnson after senator questions House Speaker's views
The meeting comes after Warnock told the New York Times that he was a “Matthew 25 Christian,” after he was asked about his views on Johnson praying ahead of the passage of the GOP bill last year that included tax cuts and cuts to social-service programs.
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Sen. Rand Paul alleges NIH's recklessness endangered Americans by mishandling pathogens
Two researchers have been charged with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox and making false statements.
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You Vote: Trump asked Thune to fire parliamentarian so Senate can pass SAVE America Act. Will he?
She determined last week that the SAVE America Act did not comply with the Senate’s Byrd Rule, which determines what legislation is eligible to be included in a budget reconciliation package that can pass with a simple-majority vote.
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Dozens of U.S. lawmakers demand privacy reforms as FISA deadline looms
Lawmakers want protections for Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights in overseas spying.
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Grassley confirms Senate Judiciary received Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general
Grassley said the Senate committee is already working to process the nomination and expressed support for Blanche, stating he has worked with him well for over a year.
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Democrat Senator has been funding left-wing group behind anti-ICE protests, mass unrest strategy
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., created a political committee that has funded the Indivisible Project, a group at the center of coordinating anti-ICE protests alongside anti-Israel, Marxist and left-wing organizations, several with questionable foreign actor relationships.
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Senate Democrats block extension of surveillance powers to protest Trump’s temporary DNI pick
Six Republicans joined Democrats in stopping a vote to extend enhanced surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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Senate passes Trump’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, doesn’t ban weaponization fund
Package funds all border enforcement operations, including border patrol and ICE agents, for the remainder of Trump's presidency.
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More than a dozen House Republicans defy Trump, help Democrats pass Ukraine aid package
The package was passed in a 226-95 split, which saw 18 House Republicans and Independent California Rep. Kevin Kiley vote with Democrats on the measure. Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar was the sole Democrat to oppose it.
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GOP sens join Dems in failed try to keep agency heads from being acting DNI, after Pulte appointment
The amendment, introduced by Senate Intelligence Committee vice chair Mark Warner, failed in a 49-49 split. GOP Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with the Democrats.
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U.S. House narrowly passes bill to fund USDA, FDA in 2027
Lawmakers voted 212-210 on Thursday to send the legislation to the Senate.
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House Oversight releases transcripts of Bondi, Epstein prison guard interviews
The interviews were conducted last month as part of the committee's review of the federal investigations into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Noel's interview took place on May 18, while Bondi's was on May 29, 2026.