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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields Will Not Seek Re-Election After Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes District
The Democrat, whose seat was among those targeted by the NRCC after Trump won the newly drawn district by 32.1 points in 2024, will instead run for state Senate.
Top Virginia Dem Dinged for On-Air Correction of State's Voter ID Law; Opponent Demands Answers
Republican Senate challengers say Mark Warner's error on national television raises questions about his fitness to protect election integrity.