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Democrats Build Massive Cash Advantages in Key Senate Races, Outpacing Republicans in Multiple Battleground States
Candidates like Jon Ossoff and James Talarico have amassed war chests worth tens of millions, though Republicans point to party committee advantages heading into the fall.
Senate Set To Consider Todd Blanche's AG Nomination After Federal Judge Questions His Fitness to Practice Law
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Blanche to New York State disciplinary officials, including for potential disbarment, just two days before the Senate confirmation hearing.
Senate Democrats Boycott Committee Hearing on Fraud as Republicans Press Witnesses
All Democratic members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee except Ranking Member Gary Peters were absent from Wednesday's hearing, prompting Republican criticism that Democrats are avoiding scrutiny of alleged fraud cases in Minnesota and California.
On the Road With Speaker Johnson and His 1,477 Unread Texts
House Republican leadership communications practices come under scrutiny as records show significant volume of unopened messages during recent legislative session.
Jack Smith Thrust Back Into Spotlight at Blanche Hearing Over Exposed Senators' Messages
Sen. Kennedy pressed Acting AG nominee on how Smith's team obtained text messages from 44 lawmakers during Trump election probe, with DOJ confirming investigation.
AOC Offers Rare Praise to Late Sen. Graham for Backing AI Porn Bill Now Stalled in House
The DEFIANCE Act, which passed the Senate unanimously in January with bipartisan support, would allow victims of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography to seek up to $250,000 in damages.
House Democrat Calls on Party to Embrace 'Socialist' Label, Citing Environmental Regulation
Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin said Democrats should stop being 'shy' about the term, while other prominent Democrats have publicly opposed socialist ideology within the party.
House GOP Scrambles to Tee Up Reconciliation 3.0 While Facing Competing Pressures
Party leaders aim for a third straight party-line budget vote before midterm campaign season intensifies, but internal divisions over spending and deficit priorities threaten the timeline.
Live Updates: Todd Blanche, Jay Clayton Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
The pair of Trump nominees appeared before committees amid ongoing Middle East tensions and questions about their qualifications for key administration posts.
Sen. Adam Schiff Questions AG Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
The California Democrat pressed the nominee on his previous representation of former President Donald Trump and positions on DOJ independence.