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WASHINGTON, DC - November 28, 2023: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks at the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree alongside his wife, Kelly Johnson.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 28, 2023: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks at the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree alongside his wife, Kelly Johnson.

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House Budget Committee Rejects Trump’s Legislative Package, Creating Hurdles for GOP Leadership

byEditorial Staff

May 16, 2025

Democratic candidate Joe Biden is sharp in the foreground, while Republican candidate Donald Trump is blurred in the background, USA, December 16, 2024

Democratic candidate Joe Biden is sharp in the foreground, while Republican candidate Donald Trump is blurred in the background, USA, December 16, 2024

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President Trump’s Approval Surpasses Biden’s in New Jersey

byEditorial Staff

May 16, 2025

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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Five Republican Lawmakers Hinder Progress on Trump’s Prominent Tax Bill

byEditorial Staff

May 16, 2025

John Hoeven and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in March 2025. By The White House

John Hoeven and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in March 2025. By The White House

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Senate Republicans Challenge House Over Trump Agenda Bill

byEditorial Staff

May 16, 2025

Supreme Court of the United States of America

Supreme Court of the United States of America

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Supreme Court Reviews Birthright Citizenship as Legislative Hurdles Challenge Trump’s Policy Agenda

byEditorial Staff

May 15, 2025

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One in Ronkonkoma, NY, Friday, July 28, 2017.

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One in Ronkonkoma, NY, Friday, July 28, 2017.

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Political Unity and Controversy Surround Qatar’s Plane Gift to the US

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R) speaks during House Judiciary Committee field hearing on New York City violent crimes at Javits Federal Building in New York City on April 17, 2023

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R) speaks during House Judiciary Committee field hearing on New York City violent crimes at Javits Federal Building in New York City on April 17, 2023

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Republican Tensions Escalate Over SALT Tax Debate in Trump’s Legislative Agenda

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

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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Key House Republicans Challenge President Trump’s Agenda

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

January 30, 2025 - Washington DC Senator Josh Hawley speaks as the Senate Judiciary Committee examines the nomination of Kashyap Patel for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

January 30, 2025 - Washington DC Senator Josh Hawley speaks as the Senate Judiciary Committee examines the nomination of Kashyap Patel for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Trump Unlikely to Approve GOP’s Proposed Bill, Hawley Asserts

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

KYIV, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2019: Qatar - Amiri Flight Boeing 747-8KB(BBJ) at sunset in Kyiv Boryspil airport

KYIV, UKRAINE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2019: Qatar - Amiri Flight Boeing 747-8KB(BBJ) at sunset in Kyiv Boryspil airport

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Trump’s Plane Donation Faces Scrutiny Amidst Republican Dissent and Allegations of Misuse

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. - April 7, 2025: United States President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House.

WASHINGTON D.C. - April 7, 2025: United States President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House.

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Donald Trump’s Approval Ratings Face Dual Setback Amid Economic Concerns

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

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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Impeachment Proceedings Against Donald Trump Progress in Congress

byEditorial Staff

May 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC - May 16, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks out of the Capitol with the senior House leadership for a press conference.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 16, 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) walks out of the Capitol with the senior House leadership for a press conference.

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House Republicans Advance Trump’s Legislative Agenda Amid Contentious Hearings

byEditorial Staff

May 13, 2025

President Donald Trump boarding US Force One

President Donald Trump boarding US Force One

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Trump’s Acceptance of Qatar’s Jet as Air Force One Sparks Controversy

byEditorial Staff

May 13, 2025

Mike Johnson at the Republican National Convention

Mike Johnson at the Republican National Convention

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Republicans Face Critical Task in Advancing Trump’s Legislative Agenda

byEditorial Staff

May 13, 2025

Washington DC, April 28 2025. President Trump hosts Super Bowl 59 Champions the Philadelphia Eagles on the South Lawn of the White House. By Shutterstock.com - Joey Sussman

Washington DC, April 28 2025. President Trump hosts Super Bowl 59 Champions the Philadelphia Eagles on the South Lawn of the White House. By Shutterstock.com - Joey Sussman

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Significance of Donald Trump’s Medical Records

byEditorial Staff

May 13, 2025

Josh McLaurin

Josh McLaurin

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Josh McLaurin, Democrat, Announces 2026 Bid for Georgia Lieutenant Governor

byEditorial Staff

May 5, 2025

Ashland, Maine - October 2, 2014 U.S. Senator Angus King (left) and Former Maine Governor, Paul LePage at the Open House of ReEnergy Biomass electrical generating plant

Ashland, Maine - October 2, 2014 U.S. Senator Angus King (left) and Former Maine Governor, Paul LePage at the Open House of ReEnergy Biomass electrical generating plant

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Ex-Maine Governor Paul LePage Announces Congressional Bid in Trump-leaning District Represented by Democrat Golden

byEditorial Staff

May 5, 2025

Procession with the body of the late Pope Francis

Procession with the body of the late Pope Francis

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How Pope Francis’ Funeral Transformed into a Global Political Summit

byEditorial Staff

April 26, 2025

WASHINGTON - January 14, 2025. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee. By Shutterstock.com - Joshua Sukoff

WASHINGTON - January 14, 2025. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee. By Shutterstock.com - Joshua Sukoff

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Trump Allies Turn on Each Other Amid Mounting Controversies

byEditorial Staff

April 22, 2025