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Congress to tackle DHS shutdown, govt. funding, voter ID bill on return
By Monday, the Department of Homeland Security will have operated 55 days without core funding – the longest government shutdown by far in U.S. history.
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Texas Rep. Chip Roy proposes bill to designate CAIR as terrorist organization
“We’ve got to go on offense,” Roy said, accusing CAIR of facilitating terrorism while operating “under the guise of a nonprofit.”
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Manhattan DA is investigating sexual assault allegations against Swalwell
Swalwell has denied the allegations made against him
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Senators seek to restore $1 billion for meals at schools, elsewhere
“We write to express serious concerns regarding the cancellation of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs supporting local and regional food purchases providing assistance to those in need,” read the senators’ letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
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GOP lawmakers rolling out legislation to rein in federal judges blocking Trump's second term agenda
Republicans including Sen. Hawley and Rep. Biggs argue that Congress should move to "stop nationwide injunctions." The issue of how far a local judge can exert jurisdiction is being reexamined. Some of the injunctions work in favor of terrorist gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders on multi-state tour to rally Democrats against MAGA, amid Schumer outcry
Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, and Sanders, a Vermont Independent and former Democratic presidential candidate, have already been to Nevada and will be in Colorado and Arizona on Friday.
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House Democratic campaign committee touts $11 million fundraising haul for February
The fundraising numbers come as House Democrats look to the 2026 midterms to build back up its support after a massive loss in the 2024 general election. Democrats lost the White House, House and Senate in November.
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Democratic California donors blast party leaders as Rep. Jeffries fundraises in the Golden state
Some of the donors said they decided to skip the event because of the Democratic Party's response to President Donald Trump's agenda, accusing the party of not being prepared to push back on the president.
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Congress to use hearing to probe FEMA’s response to Helene in North Carolina
The 25th week of recovery across the mountains is wrapping up with fiscal assistance packages still moving through federal and state channels.
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Rep. Andy Biggs reintroduces legislation to deter the weaponization of government agencies
Arizona congressman's legislation ends funding for prosecutors who our-sued Trump, amends rules for federal agencies.
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Pentagon reportedly considers NATO leadership exit, GOP Armed Services Committee chairs revolt
Don't cut out Congress in considering "significant changes to our warfighting structure," Wicker and Rogers say.
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Senate GOP leaders demand unredacted Crossfire Hurricane interview transcripts
Department of Justice inspector general told them two years ago it didn't have authority to overturn redactions made by other agencies.
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Kamala Harris fundraising off congressional probe into ActBlue
The fundraising email comes as House Republicans probe potential suspicious activity related to the fundraising platform.