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Republican Senator Thom Tillis to Retire, Highlighting Deep GOP Divisions

byEditorial Staff

June 30, 2025

Elon Musk speaks as he joins U.S. President Donald Trump during the signing of an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Credit: Shutterstock.com - Andrew Harnik

Elon Musk speaks as he joins U.S. President Donald Trump during the signing of an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Credit: Shutterstock.com - Andrew Harnik

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Musk Vows to Fund Primary Challenges Against Republicans Backing Trump’s Spending Bill

byEditorial Staff

June 30, 2025

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

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

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

byEditorial Staff

June 25, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

A light grey Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber flies high in the sky above a layer of white clouds, showcasing its sleek, next-generation "flying wing" design.

A light grey Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber flies high in the sky above a layer of white clouds, showcasing its sleek, next-generation "flying wing" design.

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U.S. Strategic Bombers Remain Crucial to Defense Strategy, Report Highlights B-21 Raider Development

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 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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Congress Debates War Powers Amid Tensions with Iran as Lawmakers Push to Limit Presidential Authority

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 2025

A wide, low-angle view of the majestic U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., with its iconic dome, white columns, and expansive wings, set against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds and green lawns in the foreground.

A wide, low-angle view of the majestic U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., with its iconic dome, white columns, and expansive wings, set against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds and green lawns in the foreground.

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U.S. House Budget Cuts Threaten Medicaid as Healthcare Crisis Looms, Experts Warn

byEditorial Staff

June 19, 2025

The U.S. Capitol Building, with its iconic dome and neoclassical architecture, is perfectly reflected in the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., framed by bare trees under a dramatic sky.

The U.S. Capitol Building, with its iconic dome and neoclassical architecture, is perfectly reflected in the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., framed by bare trees under a dramatic sky.

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State and Local Officials Urge Congress to End 45Q Carbon Sequestration Tax Credits

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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

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

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Majority of Trump Supporters Oppose U.S. Military Action in Israel-Iran Conflict, Poll Reveals

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025

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Pro-Trump Media Figures Divided Over U.S. Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict

byEditorial Staff

June 18, 2025