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Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Flood Protection Legislation Despite Deadly 2025 Disaster
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune investigation found over five dozen flood safety bills rejected by legislators over nearly six decades, even as the state leads the nation in structures located in flood-prone areas.
Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Age Caps in Congress as Lawmakers Face Scrutiny Over Demographics
The NPR/PBS News/Marist survey shows 83% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats favor maximum age limits, though neither proposal is under serious congressional consideration.
Democratic House Candidate Ryan Busse Faces Questions Over Campaign Ad Filmed at Staffer's Home
The Montana candidate, who has campaigned on affordability for working people, owns a $1.6 million estate in Kalispell that was not shown in the advertisement.
Fetterman Under Fire as Gov. Shapiro Pushes Wild Card Senator to 'Get Back' to Being a Democrat
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor publicly urged the senator to honor his 2022 election mandate, saying Pennsylvanians voted for a Democrat and he should reflect that.
FBI Searches Virginia Senate Leader's Office in Corruption Probe Connected to Redistricting Effort
Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a leading voice in Virginia's recent redistricting effort, had her district office searched by federal agents Wednesday.
Republicans Fill Out the House Battlefield With Challengers in Key Districts
GOP nominates candidates to take on Democratic incumbents in Ohio's 9th District and Indiana's 1st District, among others, following Tuesday primaries.
Rubio Says U.S. Strait of Hormuz Operation Is Defensive as Vatican Visit Looms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared at the White House podium Tuesday to address tensions with Iran and preview his trip to meet Pope Leo XIV amid ongoing diplomatic friction over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Tennessee Gov. Lee Calls Special Session to Redraw House Map, Potentially Giving Republicans 9-0 Edge
The special session follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling that limited race-based redistricting criteria and could reshape the state's congressional delegation before the 2026 midterms.
White House Counterterrorism Czar Responds to Reporter Inquiry With Public Attacks on X Before Story Published
Sebastian Gorka told his 1.8 million followers that the ProPublica reporter was anti-American and had written a "putrid piece of hackery" after not responding to multiple requests for comment.
Dem Senate Candidate Sherrod Brown Says He Supports Closing Border; Republicans Point to His Record
The former three-term Ohio senator, now running for Jon Husted's seat, faces scrutiny over past votes on sanctuary cities and border wall funding.