Congress

Hinson Calls on House to Return Immediately to Address Diesel Prices

The Iowa GOP Senate candidate urges suspension of the gas tax and a pause on diesel exports amid rising fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Texas Rep. Angela Paxton Urges GOP Women to Vote Republican Despite Ken Paxton Scandal

Angela Paxton, who filed for divorce last July, tells conservative women to support the party 'even if we're mad' as her estranged husband trails in Senate polls.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Lawmakers Face Limited Access to Advanced AI Tools Amid Regulatory Push

New internal guidelines restrict the use of generative AI in Senate offices, creating a divide between legislative regulators and the technology they oversee.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republicans Shift to Defense in Deep Red States as Midterm Polls Tighten

GOP officials allocate over $110 million in ad spending to protect incumbent seats in Ohio, Texas, and Alaska amid rising voter concern over prices.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fox News Poll: 71% Oppose AI Data Centers in Local Communities, Despite National Support

Voters favor remote facilities but reject local construction, creating a 'Not In My Backyard' dynamic as AI sentiment turns negative ahead of midterms.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hunter Biden Offers to Testify With Donald Trump Jr. Following GOP Senator’s Request

Former President Biden’s son responded to Sen. John Curtis’s suggestion that both he and Trump Jr. appear before Congress, stating he is willing to sit next to the former first son.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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Bipartisan Senators Press Blanche for Guidance on Automated License Plate Readers

Sens. Warnock and Britt urge DOJ to issue federal standards to prevent misuse of ALPR technology by state and local agencies.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former Gov. Christie Says He is Considering 2028 Presidential Run Amid GOP Midterm Concerns

The former New Jersey governor, who challenged Trump in the 2024 primary, suggested the party may need to shift its approach following potential electoral setbacks.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republicans Release Jack Smith Transcripts in Records Dispute

The release marks a significant escalation in the congressional investigation into the former special counsel's handling of classified materials.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Collins Urges White House Not to Move Forward With NIH Grant Proposal

The Senate Appropriations Committee chair warned that an executive order granting the White House political control over scientific grants could undermine research integrity.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 3 min read