U.S. Congress

Republicans Flock To Trump's Trial To Attack The Judge, The Court, The Law

The presidential hopeful is under a gag order in his hush money case to keep him from trashing the court anymore. His loyalists in Congress are eager to do it for him.
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Judges Reject Map That Would Have Given Louisiana New Majority-Black House District

The decision is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court, leaving Louisiana in congressional district limbo for now.
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Over 100 Human Rights Groups Blast Biden And Congress For Suspending Critical Palestine Aid

Not reinstating the funding "would be a moral stain on this Administration and Congress's legacy,” the groups said in a joint letter, which was first seen by HuffPost.
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GOP Rep. Scott Perry Flip-Flops On Whether He Backs A National Abortion Ban

The Pennsylvania conservative says he opposes such a ban — but he’s been sponsoring legislation to impose one for the last seven years.
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Lawmakers Hope TikTok Is Just The Start Of Push To Rein In Social Media Harms

Legislators in Congress have introduced a bunch of proposals for addressing online harms, but it’s not clear if they’ll move.
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George Santos Ends Second Bid For Congress After 1 Month In The Race

“The future holds countless possibilities,” the former Republican said, “and I am ready willing and able to step up to the plate."
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Aid To Israel Passes A Crucial House Vote — But Not Without Dissent

Some Democrats voted against providing aid amid left-wing criticism of the U.S. administration’s policy on supporting Israel.
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A Conservative Republican's Rise Is The Latest Sign Of Indigenous Political Power

Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma will lead House Republican spending discussions for the rest of the 118th Congress.
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Donald Trump And Mike Johnson Promote Bill Banning Thing That's Already Illegal

The symbolic legislation is more of an effort by Speaker Johnson to save his hide from a far-right faction that's threatening his job.
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Six Months Later, Kevin McCarthy Has Not Changed

In a talk to college students, the former House speaker showed his charm, his unwillingness to forget, and his ability to always ask, ‘What about…?’
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