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House Republicans Demand Investigation Into Journalist Who Attended Khamenei Funeral

Three GOP lawmakers ask State Department and DOJ to examine Grayzone editor Max Blumenthal, citing his Iran travel and past commentary on October 7 attacks.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democratic House Candidate's Delayed Disclosure Reveals Payments From Soros-Linked Organizations

Rebecca Cooke received more than $5,000 each from Third Way and Pipeline Fund, organizations with financial ties to George Soros' Open Society network, according to personal financial disclosure forms.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Viral Dearborn Pastor Warns Michigan Voters About El-Sayed Senate Bid, Citing Federal Judge Appointments

The Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan faced scrutiny over his 2009 comments about following Sharia law for a home loan.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Jordan Warns Subpoenas Possible as House Judiciary Probes Soros-Backed DA Over Sanctuary Policies

Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is investigating prosecutors in sanctuary jurisdictions, with focus on Fairfax County DA Steve Descano following a killing linked to an undocumented suspect.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez to Join 'Defend the Vote' March on Washington; Warsh Set to Speak

Thousands expected at National Mall rally Friday for voting rights and racial justice ahead of midterm elections, following wave of state-level voting law changes.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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RNC Threatens Legal Action Against New Jersey Officials Over Noncitizens on Voter Rolls

The committee sent formal notices to state and county election officials seeking records about noncitizen removals, with a Sept. 15 deadline before potential litigation.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hemp Ban Awaits Senate Returning From Recess as House Readies Stopgap Funding Push

Congress faces potential obstacles on hemp-derived product regulation when lawmakers return from August break next week.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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North Carolina Congressman Edwards Asks House Colleagues Not to Censure Him

The North Carolina Republican is urging fellow House members to reject a censure resolution against him, according to reports.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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House GOP Subpoenas Doctor Behind Have My Baby in Miami Birth Tourism Business

The subpoena comes as President Trump has targeted birth tourism through executive orders following the Supreme Court's rejection of his broader birthright citizenship attempt.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jon Ossoff, Usually a Head Down Senator, Has Found a Formula to Excite Democrats

The Georgia Democrat who ran a low-key 2021 campaign has shifted tactics ahead of his 2026 Senate race, adopting a more aggressive posture on national issues.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read