Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
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Texas Rep. Granger's Absence Highlights Health Challenges
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been absent from the US House of Representatives since July 24, 2023, due to health challenges, missing over 54% of votes this year; her son confirmed she resides in a Texas retirement facility with memory care, though not in the dedicated unit. She is retiring at the ...
Texas Rep. Granger's Absence Highlights Health Challenges
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been absent from the US House of Representatives since July 24, 2023, due to health challenges, missing over 54% of votes this year; her son confirmed she resides in a Texas retirement facility with memory care, though not in the dedicated unit. She is retiring at the ...
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44% Bias Score
Senate Report Details \$4.75 Million in Undisclosed Gifts to Supreme Court Justice
A nearly two-year Senate investigation into Supreme Court ethics revealed Justice Clarence Thomas received over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts since 1991, prompting calls for stronger ethics enforcement but facing likely Republican opposition.
Senate Report Details \$4.75 Million in Undisclosed Gifts to Supreme Court Justice
A nearly two-year Senate investigation into Supreme Court ethics revealed Justice Clarence Thomas received over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts since 1991, prompting calls for stronger ethics enforcement but facing likely Republican opposition.
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Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Shutdown Fails in House
A bill to avert a partial government shutdown, backed by President-elect Trump, failed a House vote (174-235) on Thursday night, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by Friday, despite including $110 billion in disaster relief and a debt limit suspension until January 2027.
Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Shutdown Fails in House
A bill to avert a partial government shutdown, backed by President-elect Trump, failed a House vote (174-235) on Thursday night, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown by Friday, despite including $110 billion in disaster relief and a debt limit suspension until January 2027.
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40% Bias Score
Lawmakers Seek to Restrict President's Nuclear First-Strike Power
Senators Markey and Lieu are urging President Biden to require Congressional authorization before a nuclear first strike, citing concerns about President-elect Trump's unchecked power to launch such an attack, and introducing the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act to change the existing po...
Lawmakers Seek to Restrict President's Nuclear First-Strike Power
Senators Markey and Lieu are urging President Biden to require Congressional authorization before a nuclear first strike, citing concerns about President-elect Trump's unchecked power to launch such an attack, and introducing the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act to change the existing po...
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Jewish Representation in the 119th Congress: A Shift in Numbers and Political Dynamics
The 119th Congress will have 34 Jewish members (potentially 35), with a significant increase in Jewish Republicans in the House, signaling a growing Jewish presence within the GOP.
Jewish Representation in the 119th Congress: A Shift in Numbers and Political Dynamics
The 119th Congress will have 34 Jewish members (potentially 35), with a significant increase in Jewish Republicans in the House, signaling a growing Jewish presence within the GOP.
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40% Bias Score
14th Amendment Used to Attempt to Block Trump's Inauguration
Opinion columnists for The Hill advocate for Congress to use the 14th Amendment to block President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing his alleged "insurrection" and three prior legal proceedings, despite a Supreme Court ruling against state-level enforcement.
14th Amendment Used to Attempt to Block Trump's Inauguration
Opinion columnists for The Hill advocate for Congress to use the 14th Amendment to block President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing his alleged "insurrection" and three prior legal proceedings, despite a Supreme Court ruling against state-level enforcement.
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Congress Averts Shutdown With Last-Minute Spending Bill
Facing a looming government shutdown, Congress initially passed a massive 1,547-page spending bill, but it faced intense Republican criticism and failed. Subsequent negotiations, complicated by interventions from Elon Musk and President-elect Trump, led to a smaller bill that maintained current fund...
Congress Averts Shutdown With Last-Minute Spending Bill
Facing a looming government shutdown, Congress initially passed a massive 1,547-page spending bill, but it faced intense Republican criticism and failed. Subsequent negotiations, complicated by interventions from Elon Musk and President-elect Trump, led to a smaller bill that maintained current fund...
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House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Omitting Debt Limit After Trump Intervention
The House passed a short-term spending bill funding the government until March 14, omitting the debt ceiling, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk influenced its revisions, securing bipartisan support despite prior failures.
House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Omitting Debt Limit After Trump Intervention
The House passed a short-term spending bill funding the government until March 14, omitting the debt ceiling, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk influenced its revisions, securing bipartisan support despite prior failures.
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Peru Congress Sex-for-Votes Scandal Under Investigation Following Assassination
Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a sex-for-votes scandal in Congress after the assassination of a 27-year-old lawyer, Andrea Vidal, who allegedly helped procure sex workers for lawmakers in exchange for votes; her former boss, Jorge Torres Saravia, is the main suspect.
Peru Congress Sex-for-Votes Scandal Under Investigation Following Assassination
Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a sex-for-votes scandal in Congress after the assassination of a 27-year-old lawyer, Andrea Vidal, who allegedly helped procure sex workers for lawmakers in exchange for votes; her former boss, Jorge Torres Saravia, is the main suspect.
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Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Looms: Potential for Major Tax Increases in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, including individual tax brackets and standard deductions, are set to expire in 2025, potentially resulting in tax increases for over 60% of taxpayers in 2026 unless Congress extends them, creating a significant political and economic challenge for the inco...
Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Looms: Potential for Major Tax Increases in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, including individual tax brackets and standard deductions, are set to expire in 2025, potentially resulting in tax increases for over 60% of taxpayers in 2026 unless Congress extends them, creating a significant political and economic challenge for the inco...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Narrow Majorities Create Significant Hurdles for His Second Term Agenda
President-elect Trump's narrow congressional majorities and internal Republican divisions pose significant challenges to his policy agenda, particularly regarding government spending cuts, potentially leading to political gridlock and impacting his second term's success.
Trump's Narrow Majorities Create Significant Hurdles for His Second Term Agenda
President-elect Trump's narrow congressional majorities and internal Republican divisions pose significant challenges to his policy agenda, particularly regarding government spending cuts, potentially leading to political gridlock and impacting his second term's success.
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56% Bias Score