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Raskin Leads House Democrats' Legal Fight Against Trump

Facing President Trump's second term, House Judiciary Committee's top Democrat Jamie Raskin employs legal strategies and public counter-programming to challenge presidential power expansion and defend the rule of law, drawing from past movements and aiming to revitalize the House Democrats.

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Hearing Adjourned After GOP Lawmaker Misgenders Transgender Representative

During a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing, Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) repeatedly misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Delaware), a transgender woman, leading to the hearing's abrupt adjournment after Rep. Bill Keating (D-Mass.) intervened.

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Colombia's Labor Reform Archived in Senate

Colombia's Senate Commission Seven voted to archive President Gustavo Petro's labor reform bill on Tuesday, following protests by SENA unionists; eight senators signed a motion to kill the bill, citing concerns about its impact on employment and productivity; the government is working to revive it.

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Slotkin to Withhold Vote on Spending Bill Over Trump Administration Spending Concerns

Facing a potential government shutdown, Senator Elissa Slotkin announced she would withhold her vote on a short-term spending bill unless the Trump administration provides assurances that funds will be used as intended by Congress, citing concerns over the President's spending practices and a consti...

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Democratic Strategists Condemn Party's Disruptive Tactics During Trump's Address

Democratic strategists criticized their party's disruptive behavior during President Trump's congressional address, arguing a boycott would have been more effective; internal party tensions rose following the reported negative impact on voters; lawmakers engaged in yelling and displaying protest sig...

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Musk Seeks Congressional Approval for DOGE Spending Cuts

Elon Musk met with Senate and House Republicans on Wednesday to discuss a rescission package to make permanent the spending cuts enacted by his Department of Government Efficiency, which has faced legal challenges and voter backlash.

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Zuckerberg Summoned to Congress Over China Censorship Allegations

Congressman Ro Khanna demands Mark Zuckerberg testify before Congress regarding allegations, revealed in a former Meta employee's memoir, that Zuckerberg created censorship tools for China in an attempt to gain access to the Chinese market; Meta denies the allegations.

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Congress Weighs Reauthorization of Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Incentive Program

Congress can reauthorize the expired Pediatric Priority Review Voucher (PPRV) program to incentivize pharmaceutical companies to develop treatments for rare pediatric diseases without taxpayer costs; the program has already facilitated the approval of 50 life-saving treatments for 40 diseases.

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Boebert Condemned for Racist, Ableist Remarks Against Green

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) drew criticism for her racist and ableist remarks against Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who uses a cane, after his ejection from the House for heckling President Trump on March 6th; Boebert's past disruptive behavior and hypocrisy were also highlighted.

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Rep. Green Censured, Claims Discrimination

Rep. Al Green, D-TX, was removed from President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday and subsequently censured by the House on Thursday for repeated disruptions; Green claims this is due to "invidious discrimination.

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Fox News Dominates Trump Address Viewership

During President Trump's lengthy address to Congress, Fox News Channel secured a commanding viewership lead with 10.7 million total viewers and 1.9 million in the key 25-54 demographic, significantly outpacing competitors like ABC (6.3 million), CBS (4 million), NBC (3.9 million), CNN (1.9 million),...

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Trump Speech Draws High Viewership Amidst Approval Rating Drop

President Trump's nearly 100-minute speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night drew 31.9 million viewers, with Fox News leading in viewership; however, his approval rating simultaneously fell to 47.6 percent, below his disapproval rating, marking his first underwater approval since takin...

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