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Politics

Beyond CDC Director Ouster: How Senator Cassidy Will Investigate Trump’s Vaccine Policies

byEditorial Staff

August 28, 2025, 7:52 PM

A street view of the US Capitol Building with its white dome, visible at the end of a long, tree-lined avenue with traffic.

A street view of the US Capitol Building with its white dome, visible at the end of a long, tree-lined avenue with traffic.

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FEMA Veterans Warn Congress: Trump’s Overhaul Risks Repeating Katrina Failures

byEditorial Staff

August 25, 2025, 6:09 PM

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome, with an American flag flying prominently on a flagpole in front of its classical architecture, under a clear blue sky.

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome, with an American flag flying prominently on a flagpole in front of its classical architecture, under a clear blue sky.

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Trump’s Redrawn House Maps: Can Democrats Still Seize Control?

byEditorial Staff

August 25, 2025, 11:33 AM

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome and a portion of its neoclassical facade, with the American flag flying nearby, framed by another stone building and tree branches under a blue sky with white clouds.

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome and a portion of its neoclassical facade, with the American flag flying nearby, framed by another stone building and tree branches under a blue sky with white clouds.

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Trump’s Redistricting Blitz: How GOP Aims to Reshape House Control Beyond Texas

byEditorial Staff

August 24, 2025, 8:14 PM

The Texas State Capitol building with its dome and a statue on top is visible from the end of a long walkway lined with trees.

The Texas State Capitol building with its dome and a statue on top is visible from the end of a long walkway lined with trees.

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Texas House Approves New Congressional Maps: How Trump’s “Big Win” Could Reshape the Midterms

byEditorial Staff

August 22, 2025, 5:06 PM

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California and Texas Face Off: How Redistricting Battles Could Reshape the House

byEditorial Staff

August 22, 2025, 11:03 AM

A map of the United States showing the results of the 2020 presidential election, with states colored red or blue to represent the winning party.

A map of the United States showing the results of the 2020 presidential election, with states colored red or blue to represent the winning party.

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Trump’s Redistricting Plans Face Coast-to-Coast Backlash: How Protests Across 34 States Could Shape the 2026 Midterms

byEditorial Staff

August 16, 2025, 9:02 AM

A close-up of a raised fist in a crowd, with a blue wristband, symbolizing solidarity and political action.

A close-up of a raised fist in a crowd, with a blue wristband, symbolizing solidarity and political action.

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California Democrats’ New Congressional Map: How It Aims to Counter Republican Redistricting

byEditorial Staff

August 15, 2025, 11:06 PM

The U.S. Capitol building, with its grand dome and columns, stands majestically behind a reflecting pool and manicured lawn with trees and a statue, under a clear blue sky at sunset.

The U.S. Capitol building, with its grand dome and columns, stands majestically behind a reflecting pool and manicured lawn with trees and a statue, under a clear blue sky at sunset.

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Congress Leaves for Summer Recess with Government Shutdown Clock Ticking

byEditorial Staff

August 5, 2025, 9:35 AM

An architectural shot of the Texas State Capitol building, featuring its grand dome and columns, with a US flag at half-staff in the foreground, under an overcast sky.

An architectural shot of the Texas State Capitol building, featuring its grand dome and columns, with a US flag at half-staff in the foreground, under an overcast sky.

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Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting, Sparking Political Crisis

byEditorial Staff

August 4, 2025, 5:04 PM

The U.S. Capitol building, with its grand dome and columns, stands majestically behind a reflecting pool and manicured lawn with trees and a statue, under a clear blue sky at sunset.

The U.S. Capitol building, with its grand dome and columns, stands majestically behind a reflecting pool and manicured lawn with trees and a statue, under a clear blue sky at sunset.

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Hunger Crisis in Gaza Fractures Bipartisan Support for Israel on Capitol Hill

byAndres Castro

August 4, 2025, 8:18 AM

President Donald Trump is seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, wearing a blue suit and a purple tie, looking directly at the camera as he speaks.

President Donald Trump is seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, wearing a blue suit and a purple tie, looking directly at the camera as he speaks.

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Bipartisan Backlash Ignites as Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Over Disappointing Jobs Report

byEditorial Staff

August 1, 2025, 8:16 PM

Melania Trump walks through a White House hallway lined with large, red Christmas trees as part of the 2018 holiday decorations.

Melania Trump walks through a White House hallway lined with large, red Christmas trees as part of the 2018 holiday decorations.

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Melania Trump’s Name Approved for Kennedy Center Opera House by House Republicans

byEditorial Staff

July 22, 2025, 7:24 PM

Milwaukee, WI, July 16, 2024, House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, WI, July 16, 2024, House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Senate Passes $9 Billion in Spending Cuts to Public Broadcasting, Foreign Aid Requested by Trump

byEditorial Staff

July 17, 2025, 12:59 PM

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., is seen at dusk, with its iconic dome and illuminated windows reflecting the fading light.

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., is seen at dusk, with its iconic dome and illuminated windows reflecting the fading light.

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Congress Passes GOP Bill to Cut Taxes and Boost Border Security, Military Spending

byEditorial Staff

July 3, 2025, 8:03 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson (center), wearing a dark suit and red striped tie, smiles as he walks out of the U.S. Capitol Building with other members of the senior House leadership.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (center), wearing a dark suit and red striped tie, smiles as he walks out of the U.S. Capitol Building with other members of the senior House leadership.

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Republican Civil War Erupts Over Trump’s Tax Plan as Senate Grinds Through Crisis Weekend

byAndres Castro

June 28, 2025, 10:01 AM

A bright red fire truck with illuminated emergency lights is parked in the foreground, with the iconic illuminated dome of the U.S. Capitol Building visible in the background at dusk, framed by dark trees.

A bright red fire truck with illuminated emergency lights is parked in the foreground, with the iconic illuminated dome of the U.S. Capitol Building visible in the background at dusk, framed by dark trees.

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Families and Firefighters Urge Congress to Pass Bill Recognizing Occupational Cancer as Line-of-Duty Deaths

byEditorial Staff

June 26, 2025, 12:18 PM

Politics

Chris McGowan Launches Campaign for Iowa’s 4th District Congressional Seat

byEditorial Staff

June 25, 2025, 6:08 PM

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., is brightly illuminated at dusk, showcasing its iconic dome, grand steps, and classical architecture against a purple and blue twilight sky.

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., is brightly illuminated at dusk, showcasing its iconic dome, grand steps, and classical architecture against a purple and blue twilight sky.

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Georgia Lawmaker Arlene Beckles Joins National Push for Congressional Term Limits

byEditorial Staff

June 25, 2025, 5:38 PM

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome and a portion of its neoclassical facade, with the American flag flying nearby, framed by another stone building and tree branches under a blue sky with white clouds.

A close-up view of the U.S. Capitol Building's white dome and a portion of its neoclassical facade, with the American flag flying nearby, framed by another stone building and tree branches under a blue sky with white clouds.

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Congress Members Urge President Trump to Close Guantánamo Bay Amid Plans to Detain Migrants

byAndres Castro

June 24, 2025, 3:50 PM