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House GOP group launches $22 million advertising campaign ahead of midterms: report
The ads promote Republican's elimination of taxes on tips and Social Security, along with other parts of a GOP package passed last summer.
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Senate passes currency bill that moves the U.S. closer to ditching penny, change nickel recipe
The bill would address some of the problems that arise from the end of penny production by allowing business to round transactions to the nearest nickel.
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House Judiciary Democrats launch probe into Pirro, Burgum over Reflecting Pool case
House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin sent a letter to Pirro and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum seeking communications between their offices and the White House along with documents related to the case.
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Sanders abruptly tries to end interview when asked about Rep. AOC possibly running for Senate
"You want to do nonsense, do nonsense," Sanders said
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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.