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George Santos Begins Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Campaign Fraud

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos began a seven-year prison sentence on Friday at a New Jersey federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to his 2022 campaign; he deceived donors and stole identities to fund his run for a New York congressional seat.

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Maxwell to be Deposed by Lawmakers Amidst Epstein Files Controversy

Lawmakers will depose Ghislaine Maxwell on August 11th in Tallahassee, following concerns about her safety and the administration's handling of Epstein files; the event has been initiated by Rep. Burchett and supported by other Republicans, raising the political stakes considerably.

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House Adjourns Early Amidst Epstein Files Dispute

The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned its session early for its summer recess due to a partisan clash over the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with lawmakers returning to session on September 2nd.

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House Blocks Votes on Epstein Case Before Recess

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked votes on measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case before Congress' August recess, despite pressure from Republicans and a bipartisan effort to force a vote using a discharge petition; the effort requires additional signatures before a vote can occur after Labor...

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House Blocks Epstein Case Votes Before Recess

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked votes on measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case before Congress's August recess, despite pressure from Republicans and a bipartisan effort to force a vote on a bill demanding the release of all unclassified Epstein-related materials after the Labor Day recess...

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Colombia's Congress Elects New Leaders, Signaling Potential Shift in Political Dynamics

The Colombian Senate and House of Representatives elected Lidio García (Liberal) and Julián David López (Partido de la U) as their new presidents, respectively; both received government support despite differing past stances on President Petro's agenda, potentially fostering smoother relations betwe...

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House Halts Vote on Releasing Jeffrey Epstein Records Amidst Bipartisan Debate

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan resolution to release Jeffrey Epstein-related records, citing concerns for witnesses' confidentiality, while Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the resolution with bipartisan support, argues that releasing the files would restore public trust. A federal ...

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Tillis Defies Trump, Demands Release of Epstein Files

Republican Senator Thom Tillis is demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, defying House leadership and President Trump, arguing that transparency is crucial to resolving the controversy and preventing it from affecting the next election; House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the session early...

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Congress Subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell Amid Epstein Files Controversy

The House Oversight Committee will subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell to testify about her role in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, amidst a political firestorm over unreleased Epstein files and the House's early recess.

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House Speaker Blocks Votes on Epstein Case Amidst GOP Divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked votes on measures related to the Jeffrey Epstein case despite pressure from Republicans seeking transparency, creating a conflict between those pushing for full disclosure and those aligned with President Trump's approach. A discharge petition needs 218 signatures ...

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House Republicans Stall on Releasing Epstein Files Amidst Internal Pressure

House Republicans are delaying a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files until after the August recess, despite bipartisan pressure, facing potential challenges with a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures before a vote can be forced.

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Trump's Legislative Success in First Six Months of Second Term Outpaces All Since 1933

In his first six months of a second term, President Trump passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," cutting taxes and raising the debt ceiling, and the "Leiken Riley Act," expanding immigration enforcement; this outpaced all presidents since 1933, according to Newsweek's AI analysis, due partly to Republican...

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