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Georgia congressman proposes bill to place parts of Virginia in D.C.
In a statement, McCormick said the “Make DC Square Again Act” would reestablish the original ten-mile-square federal district and eliminate what he described as an unfair political edge for Virginia Democrats tied to an influx of federal workers.
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Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick filed for re-election days before resigning from House
The Florida Democrat submitted her candidacy to state officials less than one week before announcing her resignation in April 2026.
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Senate Armed Services chairman claims time for talks with Iran is 'over'
The U.S. and Israel began a military operation against Iran in February, which eliminated some of Iran's top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with strikes on U.S. military bases in the region and on Israel.
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House GOP passes DC crime bill with the help of 18 Democrats
A new D.C. crime legislation prevents the D.C. City Council from pursuing soft-on-crime sentences for younger people, and prohibits city officials from changing sentencing laws.
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Oversight Committee Chairman Comer says House has enough votes to hold Garland in contempt
The House Oversight and Judiciary Committees will consider a resolution on May 16 and hold a vote.
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Romney slams GOP lawmakers at hush money trial, says Biden should have pardoned Trump
Romney also claimed that President Joe Biden, who is running for reelection against Trump this November, should have pardoned the former president because it would have been a power move that made Biden tall, and Trump small.
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GOP-led House voting Wednesday on 'Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act'
The bill would "amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officer"
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GOP Rep. Biggs says House has enough votes to hold Garland in contempt
The House Oversight and Judiciary Committees will consider a resolution on May 16 and hold a vote.
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GOP Sen. Marshall calls for tougher crackdown on illicit drugs after DEA report
Marshall said the new report, released last week, confirms the warnings that officials have issued over the opioid crisis, which has killed nearly 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone.
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Coalition of House GOP members want to award Trump Congressional Gold Medal
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said the medal would be for Trump's "exceptional leadership" and his contribution to strengthening the country's diplomatic relationships during his presidency.
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House Oversight Committee advances probe of DEA response to prolonged shortages of Schedule II drugs
“It is critical that DEA work with pharmaceutical manufacturers, not against them, to provide regulatory support that reduces drug shortages and prevents abuse," Comer and McClain wrote
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House Oversight Committee moving to hold Garland in contempt
A markup on the resolution is scheduled for Thursday
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