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Senate Prepares Vote on $1 Billion White House Security Request Tied to East Wing Ballroom Project
The funding, buried in ICE and CBP appropriations legislation, includes breakdowns for hardening, screening facilities, training, and technology upgrades that some senators say lack sufficient detail.
Powell, Harding to Face Off in Nebraska House Race to Replace Bacon
Democratic primary winner now faces Republican Harding in November contest for district that backed Harris by 4-5 points.
House GOP Launches New Oversight Task Force, Probes Alleged $250M Medicaid Fraud in Ohio
The task force, led by Rep. Brandon Gill, will investigate home health companies that allegedly shared addresses and billed the federal government while potentially providing no services.
Hegseth Faces Republican Criticism Over Iran Strategy, Pentagon Funding in Back-to-Back Hearings
Senators and House members pressed the defense secretary on the $29 billion war cost, closed Strait of Hormuz strategy, and Trump's $1.5 trillion budget request.
Republican Rep. Tom Kean's Two-Month Absence Continues as House Returns
The New Jersey Republican has missed 68 votes while seeking re-election in a competitive swing district that Democrats have targeted for November.
New West Virginia Law Requiring Photo IDs at Polling Places Greets Voters in Primary Election
The Republican-backed measure, which passed with only Democratic opposition, was tested for the first time during Tuesday's primary contests.
Ocasio-Cortez Signals Openness to Presidential Bid in Axelrod Conversation
The New York Democrat said her ambition is way bigger than a title or a seat, fueling 2028 speculation after Chicago event.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for ICE Training on Recognizing Tribal IDs Following Stops of Native Americans
The legislation, sponsored by four lawmakers from both parties including Reps. Davids and Bacon, would require DHS to train immigration agents to accept tribal documents as valid citizenship proof.
Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
Federal and territorial officials are seeking probes after reporting that prosecutors investigating vote-buying in prisons were told to abandon the inquiry following Trump's 2024 election victory.
Minnesota Senate Votes to Restrict Federal Immigration Agents, Create Civil Lawsuits Against ICE
The 34-33 party-line vote sends the measure to the House, where the chamber is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.