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Kansas Man Injured in White House Area Shootout Files Claim Against Secret Service for Alleged Negligence

Benjamin Del Real Jr., 25, was struck during a firefight between agents and an unrelated armed individual near the White House complex this spring, according to his attorneys.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Republican Calls For Revoking Student Visas Of Chinese Nationals

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to cancel F-1 and J-1 visas following declassified intelligence about alleged CCP election interference.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dem Senate Hopeful Ripped as 'Absentee Legislator' After Missing Nearly 60% of Votes

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, collected $20,100 in per diem payments while missing 261 of 446 House votes during the 2026 session.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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War Erupts on Far Left as DSA Endorses Challenger Against Sitting House Progressive

The national organization has backed Michigan state lawmaker Donavan McKinney over Rep. Shri Thanedar, continuing a pattern of DSA-backed candidates unseating establishment Democrats.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse Defends Senate Filibuster, Saying US Needs It

The former Nebraska Republican argues in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the procedural rule protects against consolidated power.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Socialist-Backed Michigan Senate Hopeful Describes American Politics as a 'Disease' at Campaign Event

Abdul El-Sayed made the comments alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a Grand Rapids campaign stop.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Mark Warner Incorrectly Describes Virginia Voter ID Law During ABC Interview

The Virginia Democrat told ABC's Jonathan Karl that his state requires photo ID to vote; in fact, Virginia allows voters without ID to sign an affidavit and cast a regular ballot.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Shaheen on House Israeli Aid Vote: Israel Is 'Strongest Ally in the Middle East'

The New Hampshire Democrat's comments come after more than 100 House Democrats backed an amendment to condition aid to Israel over its handling of the Gaza conflict.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dems, Stop Vying for GOP Voters. It's a Lost Cause

Some Democratic strategists argue the party should focus on mobilizing base voters rather than pursuing crossover appeal after recent electoral setbacks.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Birth Tourism Crackdown Expands as House Chairman Raises Criminal Conspiracy Case

Rep. Brandon Gill says companies facilitating birth tourism could face conspiracy charges; Texas hospital under investigation over billboard advertising services.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4 min read