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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.