Congress

GOP Sen. Cassidy Seeks to Explain RFK Jr. Confirmation Vote for Health and Human Services

The Louisiana Republican said he voted for Kennedy believing there would be 'guardrails' in place, but acknowledged a broken agreement over CDC vaccine information.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Louisiana Democrats Pick Rural Farmer to Challenge GOP in Uphill Senate Bid

Jamie Davis defeated Gary Crockett in Saturday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee, setting up a contest against either Rep. Julia Letlow or Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming in reliably red Louisiana.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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California State Sen. Wiener Condemns Harassment at Trans March in San Francisco

The Democratic congressional candidate said protesters upset over his Israel-Gaza stance surrounded, verbally and physically intimidated him during Pride Shabbat event.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bill Maher Says His Vote Is in Play as Democrats Face Questions Over Socialist Candidates

The HBO host told Vice President JD Vance that recent wins by Democratic socialist candidates could threaten the party's coalition.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Eighth Suspect Charged in Alleged UFC Terror Plot Targeting White House, Former Intelligence Chair Says

Mike Rogers, running for Senate in Michigan, said Democratic rhetoric is giving people 'permission to take the next step' toward violence.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Billionaire Leon Black Walks Out of Epstein Investigation Hearing After Refusing NDA Questions

The private equity tycoon left the House Oversight Committee interview when pressed on nondisclosure agreements tied to Jeffrey Epstein, lawmakers say.

By James Callahan · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. John Larson Defends New York Primary Results Amid Questions About Democratic Socialist Influence in Congress

The Connecticut Democrat clash with a Fox News correspondent over whether DSA-backed candidates could complicate Hakeem Jeffries' path to the speakership.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Condemns 'Targeted Sabotage' of Reflecting Pool as Repairs Pushed Past July 4 Celebration

Drain repairs will begin after the nation's 250th anniversary celebration; seven people arrested and seven others cited in connection with alleged vandalism.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Minneapolis City Council Votes to Repeal Gay Bathhouse Ban Ahead of Pride Weekend

The 9-2 vote reverses a 1988 policy enacted during the AIDS epidemic that had prohibited commercial sex venues in Minnesota's largest city.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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FEMA Official Who Made Teleportation Claims Departs Agency

Gregg Phillips, who led FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, was forced out after past podcast comments about teleporting to a Waffle House drew scrutiny.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3 min read