Congress

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Returns to Congress After Nearly Four-Month Absence, Reveals Depression Diagnosis

The New Jersey Republican missed 140 roll call votes during his recovery and faces a competitive re-election race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett in a toss-up district.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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House GOP's SAVE Act Rescue Plan Hits Resistance from Conservative Holdouts

Speaker Johnson proposes merging the election measure with the defense bill, but hardliners demand his amendment be added directly to NDAA text.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Charlie Kirk's Parents, Widow to Attend Key Hearing for Man Accused of His Killing

Tyler Robinson, 23, faces aggravated murder charges in the Sept. 10 shooting death of the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Congressman Criticizes American Airlines After Delays Cause Missed House Votes

Rep. Max Miller called the airline 'incompetent' after three members of Congress were unable to attend evening votes.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Alito Blasts Latest SCOTUS Ballot Ruling as Invitation to Voter Fraud Risks

The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within a state-defined grace period.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Iowa Democrat Who Touted 'Strong Work Ethic' Misses More Than Half of House Votes

Lindsay James, a Democratic candidate for Congress, missed 177 of 342 votes (51.7%) in the Iowa House while campaigning for federal office.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Ruben Gallego

The bipartisan committee found no evidence supporting allegations of campaign finance violations and inappropriate sexual conduct filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Johnson Warns Republicans Blocking House Agenda Over SAVE America Act Is 'Self-Defeating'

House Speaker's warning comes as hard-liner rebellion threatens to derail the annual defense authorization bill this week.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Supreme Court Agrees to Take up Arizona Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Law Dispute

Justices will review an appeals court ruling that found the state laws requiring proof of U.S. citizenship were preempted by federal law.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Supreme Court Declines to Review Texas Voter Assistance Ban, Leaving Restrictions in Place

The decision leaves intact a Fifth Circuit ruling that upheld Texas's felony charges for paid help with mail-in ballots, a win for the state over civil rights groups.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 29, 2026 · 4 min read