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Vulnerable Democrats Flip on Women's Sports Vote After Opposing Similar Bills

Two Alabama House members voted for a Republican amendment barring biological males from women's sports at Department of War schools, reversing their 2025 positions as midterm elections approach.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Senators Introduce Bill to Create Memorial for CCP Victims Near Chinese Embassy in Washington

The legislation from Sens. Scott and Blackburn would establish a memorial across from the CCP Embassy honoring victims of political persecution, with taxpayer funding capped at $500,000.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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Republicans Say They'd Welcome Fetterman as GOP Eyes Bigger Senate Majority

The Pennsylvania Democrat has repeatedly broken with his party on Israel policy votes, drawing rare praise from Senate Republican Leader John Thune.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Patty Murray Questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth During Senate Testimony

The Washington Democrat pressed the Pentagon chief on military readiness, budget priorities and Ukraine policy during a hearing that stretched into the evening.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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6,600 Noncitizens Registered To Vote After Error in New Jersey Motor Vehicle System

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission says a software configuration error led to incorrect voter registrations; officials say most were prevented from casting ballots.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hegseth Turns Tables on Dems as Sparks Fly During Hearing Clash: 'I Put This on You'

Defense Secretary challenges Democratic critics over troop funding while defending U.S. war strategy in Iran, where costs have reached $80 billion.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump-Backed Mark Lamb Wins Arizona House Primary Despite Allegations

The former Pinal County sheriff defeated self-funding rival Daniel Keenan in the deep-red 5th District after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced during the campaign.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Passes Continuing Resolution to Extend Government Funding Through September

The measure, passed before the start of the new fiscal year, seeks to prevent a shutdown during an election cycle where control of Congress remains competitive.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Rejects Amendment Banning Transgender Individuals From Military Service in NDAA Vote

The amendment failed 212-217, with four Republicans joining Democrats to oppose codifying President Trump's executive order on transgender service.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Committee Examines Evidence in D4vd Case as Family Describes Impact

The hearing featured graphic imagery that one family member said represented their worst fears for their teenage relative.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 4 min read