Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play
Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.
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Dems under fire for ‘malign Chinese influence’ as shocking spy mayor donations uncovered: ‘How many more?’
California Mayor Eileen Wang agreed to plead guilty to acting as a Chinese agent, and FEC filings show donations allegedly tied to her went to Democrats.
Senate Democrats finally crack GOP unity on Trump’s Iran war as Murkowski flips
Senate Republicans fractured on Iran war powers as Rand Paul and GOP colleagues voted to end Trump's Operation Epic Fury military campaign.
Dem ripped for ‘disgusting’ absence on bill to punish violent criminals after girl strangled in grisly killing
Democrat James Talarico faces criticism for being absent during voting on "Jocelyn's Law," a Texas bill to deny bail to illegal immigrants charged with violent felonies.
Twin Cities’ wage hikes roasted after report exposes job-crushing fallout in Tim Walz’s backyard
A Minneapolis Fed study links the $15 minimum wage in the Twin Cities to reduced employment and hours, complicating national pushes for higher wages.
Rand Paul brings CIA whistleblower to Senate hearing alleging ‘deep state’ COVID-19 conspiracy
CIA whistleblower to testify in Senate hearing on alleged COVID-19 origins cover-up as statute of limitations expires on Dr. Anthony Fauci perjury allegations.
Vance-led task force cuts off $1.4B from home health, hospice providers suspected of fraud
The Trump administration withheld $1.4 billion from home health and hospice providers nationwide as an anti-fraud crackdown intensifies.
Senate Republicans balk at $1B White House ballroom request: ‘You made that number up’
Republicans struggle with a $1 billion Secret Service request tucked into the Senate immigration package, pressing for more details on the spending.
House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.
James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary
Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to boost Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who has struggled to gain support of Black voters.