Congress
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Comer probes alleged Democratic plot to confuse Alaska voters with two candidates sharing name
The New York Times reported this week that the Peltola campaign helped recruit a retiree named Dan J. Sullivan to run against Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
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Un-American history? House probes Smithsonian exhibit suggesting US military engaged in ‘domicide’
Lawmakers cited evidence from museum’s internal watchdog chronicling how an exhibit on New York buildings got turned into an implied screed against the American military.
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Rep. Randy Fine says he will introduce resolution to expel Omar if she lied on immigration paperwork
Fine emphasized that a lawmaker has to be an American citizen in order to serve in either chamber, meaning Omar would need to be removed from her post if convicted of immigration fraud.
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Kansas senator introduces legislation that would ban transgender procedures on minors nationwide
The legislation, titled the “Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act," bans doctors from giving minors puberty blockers, and performing medical procedures on them such as gender-reassignment surgeries.
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Senate report finds only six percent of federal employees work in-person full-time
Ernst accused the federal agencies of abusing telework options, and costing the American people billions of taxpayer dollars to operate government buildings that are not even half full
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House GOP blocks two resolutions to release Gaetz ethics report
The report is in response to allegations that Gaetz, while a congressman, engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, claims he has strongly denied.
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Blackburn drafts DOGE Act legislation that will limit federal agencies
"My DOGE Act will freeze federal hiring, begin the process to relocate agencies out of the D.C. swamp, and establish a merit-based salary system for the federal workforce," Blackburn said in a post on X.
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Capitol Police union boss decries special treatment for officer who killed unarmed J6 protester
The union's statements come after reports that the officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt received special financial support from police leadership under pressure from Democrats.
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House panel to interview second FEMA official regarding orders to avoid Trump supporters
The letter calls for the interview to be scheduled before Dec. 9. The interview is expected to include allegations from Washington that Florida was not an isolated incident, and that she was following Hershey's orders.
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Acting director of Secret Service says changes have been made since Trump shooting in Butler, Pa.
He did not disclose how many employees were disciplined or if anyone has been fired.
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Fetterman says Trump should be pardoned in NY case because it was politically motivated
"I think it's undeniable that the case against Hunter Biden was really politically motivated," Fetterman said. "But I also think it’s true that the trial in New York for Trump, that was political as well too. Now, in both cases, I think a pardon is appropriate."
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Former House Speaker McCarthy says House Ethics Committee report on Gaetz should be released
"Wouldn't he want to clear his own name? So put the report out, have transparency, especially if Matt says he wants to run for another office. I think the public should know what the truth is," McCarthy says
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Senate releases legislative calendar, will spend more days in session than the House in 2025
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune told senators on Thursday to "get ready to work." Republicans will control the House, Senate, and White House next year.