Congress

Resurfaced Clip Shows Iowa Dem Candidate Called 'Back the Blue' Law an Overreaction

Christina Bohannan, trailing Rep. Miller-Meeks by 799 votes in 2024, faces GOP attacks over 2021 comments on Iowa's police protection statute.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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UK Village Votes for Independence in Symbolic Protest Against Asylum Seeker Housing

Residents of a small English community cast symbolic ballots to secede from the UK, citing concerns over government plans to house male asylum seekers in local facilities.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Harris to Join Michigan Senate Nominee El-Sayed for Maternal Health Roundtable

The event in Michigan highlights Harris's engagement with progressive candidates amid speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Russia’s Parliamentary Vote Features No Real Opposition to Putin’s Policies

The election results confirmed the dominance of United Russia, with systemic opposition parties offering little substantive challenge to the Kremlin's legislative agenda.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrats Urge Hegseth to Provide Receipt for Iran War Costs

A bipartisan letter signed by all Senate Democrats except John Fetterman demands a detailed cost breakdown of ongoing military operations in Iran.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bedford Says GOP Senate Odds 'Looking Good' Amid Close Races in Michigan and Maine

Washington Examiner investigations editor cites specific pickup opportunities and shifting polls in New Hampshire as reasons for Republican optimism.

By James Callahan · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Rep. Foxx Proposes Ban on Press Access to Speaker’s Lobby

The Republican congresswoman floated the idea in an interview, stating she shared the concept with Speaker Mike Johnson and his staff.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 2 min read
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GOP Senator Attempts to Direct McConnell’s Vote During Farm Bill Markup

The interaction highlights internal tensions within the Republican caucus as the Senate Agriculture Committee debates the upcoming farm bill.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Left-Wing Group Deploys Porn Stars to Drive Voter Registration in Atlanta

Hot2Vote launches a $100,000 campaign featuring 100 adult film performers to encourage Georgia voters to check registration status ahead of the 2026 midterms.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Advances College Sports Act, 74-24, Setting Stage for Final Vote

The legislation would codify revenue sharing, limit transfers, and preempt state NIL laws in a major overhaul of the multibillion-dollar industry.

By Diane Park · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 4 min read