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Rep. Tom Kean, after long absence, returns home to New Jersey
Kean was seen at his home in Westfield on Wednesday evening, but he declined to be interviewed.
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After testy exchange, Senate hands Trump win by rejecting bill to rein in his war on Iran
How did it passed, the bill would've required President Trump to veto it in order to block it
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Some Senate Republicans accuse Trump of helping Democrats after refusing to sign housing package
Trump was expected to sign the housing package at the Capitol earlier Wednesday but pivoted to refusing to sign it until both chambers pass the election integrity and voter security bill known as the SAVE America Act.
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House Oversight committee probes 'pay-to-play' concerns at anti-Trump lawyer's nonprofit
A nonprofit allegedly using donor funds to target adversaries may violate tax laws under the IRS codes. The Committee’s request for information specifically focuses on activities undertaken by the Fund to advance private financial interests that appear only loosely related to the Fund’s official stated purpose.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, his office says
"He is receiving excellent care,” McConnell’s office says
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House passes Mary Miller's bill to stop childcare fraud
“The Stop Childcare Scams Act builds on those actions by enforcing program integrity to ensure every state is compliant with federal requirements,” Miller says
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House Oversight Committee formally requests Dershowitz interview for Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Dershowitz previously said if he is called to testify, he wants it “videotaped, under oath and open to the public. I want complete transparency," which the committee has agreed to do.
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House Republicans urge Bessent to revoke Southern Poverty Law Center's tax-exempt status
GOP Reps. Barry Moore, of Alabama; Mary Miller, of Illinois; Byron Donalds, of Florida; Harriet Hageman, of Wyoming; and Andy Ogles of Tennessee also signed the letter.
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Florida's Rick Scott lifts hold on Coast Guard promotions amid dispute with shipbuilder
The Republican placed the hold on the promotions in April because of questions pertaining to the construction of four new ships by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, which were expected to be completed in 2023.
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Senate Armed Services Committee advances effort to rename Defense Department as Department of War
The move was approved during the panel's mark-up of its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed out of committee late Wednesday night in a 18-9 split.
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Republicans defeat Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game for sixth year in a row
Republicans won for the sixth year in a row, defeating Democrats 11-2. The Republican team was helmed by Texas GOP Rep. Roger Williams and the Democrats were coached by California Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez.
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Watch Live: Lawmakers compete in 2026 Congressional Baseball Game
The baseball game, which is played for charity, has become a staple in Washington, D.C., and Republicans have defeated Democrats for five years in a row. Last year they won 13-2.
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Congress brings key figures to Hill over federal exemption allowing NFL to reap billions in TV deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, perhaps the most central figure in deals that are resulting to football fans having to spend hundreds more a season to watch games on TV, declined to testify.