Congress

Fauci Contempt Vote Presents DOJ With 'Incredibly Messy' Choices

The Senate committee's criminal referral stems from Dr. Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during testimony about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By James Callahan · Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mike Bouchard Jr. Wins Michigan GOP Primary, Says Socialist Candidates Will Face Voter Rejection in November

The Republican nominee for Michigan's 10th Congressional District argues that moderate voters in the state will reject far-left policies despite recent progressive primary wins.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republican House Candidate Predicts Voters Will Reject Socialism After El-Sayed Senate Win

Mike Bouchard Jr. won Michigan's 10th Congressional District GOP primary and will face Democrat Christina Hines in November, while Democrats celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Senate victory.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Confirms Attorney General, Passes Spending Bill Before Wrapping Summer Session at 4:57 A.m.

The SAVE America Act and Protect College Sports Act both stalled as the Senate departed for August recess without resolving key Republican priorities.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hawaii Primary Advances Gov. Josh Green, Sets up Democratic Showdown in 1st Congressional District

State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is challenging Rep. Ed Case from the left, with polls closing at 7 p.m. local time.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sherrod Brown Shifts Position on Data Centers as Ohio Senate Race Heats Up

The former Democratic senator praised Amazon data center expansion in 2015 but now argues tech companies are driving up electricity costs for Ohio residents.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Begins Five-Week Recess After Funding Government, Confirming Blanche as Attorney General

The stopgap funding measure keeps the government open through Dec. 11 while other Trump administration priorities remain unaddressed for now.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Tables Hemp Amendment at Center of Funding Fight, Allowing One-Month Delay of THC Product Ban

The 61-32 vote keeps a provision that delays enforcement of federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products until October 19.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Watch Live: Senate Looks to Power Through Major Priorities Before August Recess

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to permanently lead the Justice Department is among the items on Friday's agenda as lawmakers rush to complete legislative business.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Church Protesters Could Face Tougher Penalties Under Rare Bipartisan Crackdown

The House bill would impose escalating fines up to $10,000 for disrupting religious services within 100 feet of houses of worship.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 3 min read