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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.
Michigan Democratic Senate Race Draws National Attention as Online Mockery Targets Rep. Haley Stevens
The viral moment comes three weeks before Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, where Stevens faces progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Dingell.
Graham Proved Principle Bipartisanship Can Coexist
The South Carolina Republican's recent actions have sparked debate over whether principled conservatism and bipartisan cooperation can coexist in today's political landscape.
Republican Congressman Warns US Underestimating China Threat, Says Country 'Sleepwalking Through Competition'
Rep. Dusty Johnson argues Chinese leaders work daily to gain advantages over America while US politicians focus on internal disputes.