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Thune: White House Weighing Long-Term Pick to Replace Pulte as Director of National Intelligence
Move could break Democratic blockade on extending Section 702 surveillance authority, which is set to expire Friday.
Congress Farm Bill Debate Revives Horse Slaughter Legalization Concerns
The Save Our Bacon Act provision could override state bans on horse slaughter enacted across Texas, California, New York and six other states.
Democrats Await Ranked Choice Vote in Maine to Decide Key House Nominee
Three Democrats remain locked in a tight race as the district that backed Trump twice prepares for its most competitive election in years.
Kiley, Republican-Turned-Independent, Set for November Showdown Against Democrat Pan in California House Race
Decision Desk HQ projects Kiley at 24.5 percent and Pan at 23.2 percent as both advance from primary to face off in California's newly redrawn 6th Congressional District.
Valadao Faces Progressive Challenger Villegas In California House Battleground
The toss-up race in California's 22nd Congressional District features a GOP incumbent who voted to impeach Trump against an educator endorsed by the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House After GOP Rebels Join Democrats
The bill passed 230-193 with 20 Republicans crossing party lines to back the legislation over leadership objections.
House Republicans Face FISA Vote, Reconciliation Deadline as Johnson Presses Priorities
The $69.5 billion immigration funding package cleared the Senate on Friday and now faces a House vote where Speaker Johnson needs near-unanimous Republican support.
Indicted SPLC Chief Faces House Grilling Over Alleged Secret Payments to KKK Members
Bryan Fair testified before the House Judiciary Committee as federal prosecutors allege the civil rights nonprofit concealed $4 million in payments to extremist groups.
GOP Senators Rally Around New DHS Proposal Targeting Sanctuary Cities, But Some Want More Details
The plan would pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major airports in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Maine Democrats Decide Fate of Senate Candidate Dogged by Explosive Allegations
Graham Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, faces primary voters Tuesday amid mounting controversies including online comments and unverified allegations from ex-girlfriends.