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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, with long brown hair, wearing a dark coat and gloves, walks down a White House hallway lined with striking red Christmas trees, looking to her left.

Melania Trump, with long brown hair, wearing a dark coat and gloves, walks down a White House hallway lined with striking red Christmas trees, looking to her left.

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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

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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

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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‘Grossly Unconstitutional’: Bipartisan Uprising in Congress Confronts Trump Over Iran Airstrikes, Sparking Constitutional Crisis

byEditorial Staff

June 23, 2025, 12:20 PM

A female scientist with red hair, wearing a white lab coat with a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon pin, looks intently through a microscope in a laboratory setting.

A female scientist with red hair, wearing a white lab coat with a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon pin, looks intently through a microscope in a laboratory setting.

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Kansas Cancer Research Threatened by President Trump’s Proposed NIH Budget Cuts

byEditorial Staff

June 23, 2025, 10:19 AM

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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Debate Over Congressional Term Limits Intensifies Amid Strong Public Support and Political Challenges

byEditorial Staff

June 20, 2025, 4:19 PM

Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security

Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security

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DHS Updates Policy on Congressional Visits to ICE Facilities, Sparking Lawmaker Backlash

byEditorial Staff

June 20, 2025, 12:17 PM

U.S. News

Transportation Secretary Urges Congress to Pass Trump's $12.5 Billion Bill for Air Traffic Control Upgrades

byEditorial Staff

June 20, 2025, 10:26 AM

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DHS Denies Congress Members Access to ICE Facility, Sparking Legal and Policy Dispute Over Oversight Rights

byEditorial Staff

June 20, 2025, 10:19 AM

The U.S. Capitol Building is bathed in warm, golden light during sunset or sunrise, with its iconic dome, columns, and expansive wings visible against a pastel-colored sky.

The U.S. Capitol Building is bathed in warm, golden light during sunset or sunrise, with its iconic dome, columns, and expansive wings visible against a pastel-colored sky.

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Former Senator Jeff Flake Urges Congressional Oversight Before Potential U.S. Military Action in Iran

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 2025, 5:43 PM

Washington, DC., USA, January 3, 2017 Members of the 115th congress and their familes mingle on the house floor while attending the joint session on the opening day of the current session.

Washington, DC., USA, January 3, 2017 Members of the 115th congress and their familes mingle on the house floor while attending the joint session on the opening day of the current session.

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Congress Divided Over Potential U.S. Involvement in Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 2025, 5:34 PM