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House rejects measure introduced by Rep. Tlaib, aimed at barring U.S. military action in Lebanon
The measure failed in a bipartisan vote of 185-225, with 22 Democrats voting against it.
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NJ Rep Kean returns to Capitol Hill, says medical condition causing long absence was depression
Kean said the diagnosis came when he entered the hospital for "some testing," and the depression left him under the doctors' care while he spent months recovering.
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Democratic Arizona Sen. Gallego under federal investigation for alleged campaign finance violations
The investigation follows a complaint by a whistleblower from Southern California.
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House to vote on releasing Epstein files, measure expected to pass with large bipartisan support
The expectation in Washington is the GOP-controlled Senate will pass the measure, known as a discharge petition, if passed in the House.
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House passes censure measure against Democrat García for purported ploy to handpick successor
The congressman endorsed his chief of staff, saying she “knows the issues, knows the players in Washington, and has the talent and heart to deliver real results for working families”
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Hamadeh urges Bondi to investigate alleged misconduct by Democratic attorneys general group
The Democrat Attorneys General Association appears to have been part of a coordinated effort to influence criminal prosecutions through financial payments to state attorneys general, Rep. Abe Hamadeh alleges
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Oversight Committee Republicans blast Dems for selective leaks Epstein probe in internal memo
The communications plan was distributed to members this weekend, ahead of a planned vote on forcing the Justice Department to release all Jeffrey Epstein files this week.
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House Democrat was texting with Epstein during congressional hearing, docs show
Plaskett replied, “RONA?? Quick I’m up next is that an acronym,” signaling that she was going to question Cohen soon. Epstein followed up, “That’s his assistant.”
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Congressman Sherman denies he was intentionally looking at pornography on flight
According to his office, the images appeared as part of the platform’s “For You” algorithm feed, and Sherman claims he had not actively searched for explicit content.
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Lindsey Graham to introduce legislation letting Americans impacted by Jack Smith dragnet to sue
Graham also made clear he intends to seek punishment against U.S. District Judge James , Boasberg.
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Fetterman shares photo of face after getting 20 stitches following fall
"I’m overwhelmed + profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes," Sen. John Fetterman said
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Congress used government funding bill to 'erase' $3.4 trillion in deficits
This is hardly the first time Congress has wiped the PAYGO scorecard to avoid the consequences of a bill’s deficit impact.
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With shutdown over, fight over Obamacare reform is on
Democrats, who refused to authorize government funding for 43 days, used the shutdown to bring attention to the expiring enhanced Obamacare Premium Tax Credit.