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House GOP Pushes Back on Senate's 'Skinny' Plan to End Record-Breaking DHS Shutdown

Conservative House Republicans want a broader reconciliation package that includes defense spending and cost-of-living measures, while the Senate wants to keep the funding plan narrow.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mayor Mamdani Vetoes Bipartisan Antisemitism Bill, Drawing Fire from All Sides

The 30-19 council vote means supporters need just three additional votes to override the mayor's first veto and enact protest buffer zones at schools.

By James Callahan · Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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After 2 Failed Votes, Mike Johnson Unveils New Plan to Extend Key U.S. Spy Powers

The three-year reauthorization bill does not include a warrant requirement for reviewing Americans' communications gathered under Section 702 of FISA.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Defeated Virginia Republicans Regroup for Last-Chance Fight to Save House Majority

Virginia's redistricting battle reaches the state Supreme Court after a circuit judge blocked certification of the 51%-49% referendum that would create a 10-1 Democratic majority in the House delegation.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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AFPI Launches Investigation Into Virginia Redistricting Vote After Court Blocks Certification

The conservative policy group is seeking records on mail-in ballot handling and alleged classroom political influence as three legal challenges proceed.

By Diane Park · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Senators Ratchet Up Pressure on Speaker Johnson to Quickly End DHS Shutdown

Senate Republicans say DHS has enough funding for only one more pay period, urging the House to act on a bipartisan funding bill

By James Callahan · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republicans Grumbling About Skinny ICE Funding Package Complicates Its Path

Hard-line conservatives skeptical of separate immigration enforcement bill, doubt broader reconciliation will follow

By Marcus Webb · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pat Fallon Launches Bid for House Oversight Committee Chairman as James Comer's Term Limit Nears

The Texas Republican is the only declared candidate to succeed Comer, citing priorities including COVID-19 spending oversight and combating what he calls foreign-funded protests.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Hopeful Says US Should Be Far More Cooperative with China on Climate Change

Maine Democrat Graham Platner, polling ahead of primary challenger Janet Mills, argues cooperation with Beijing would be more effective than opposition on global challenges.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Fox News Poll: 56% Doubt White House's Competence at Managing Government

Voters give negative marks on economy, inflation; only border security receives positive rating in new survey.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 4 min read