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July 15, 2024

Sen. John Cornyn expresses shock that shooter was able to get so close to Trump: 'Striking'

Texas Sen. John Cornyn discusses congressional efforts to investigate the security lapses at Trump's Saturday rally and speculates about the possible vice presidential pick.

July 15, 2024

'Parkinson's specialists don't make house calls': Doctor-turned-senator questions White House

Sen. Roger Marshall said a number of doctors in the Senate have suggested Biden may have Parkinson's disease for several years.

July 14, 2024

Senate Homeland Security committee to investigate Trump assassination attempt and security failure

The Senate committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is launching an investigation, which will include hearings, into the assassination attempt on Trump and how it took place.

July 13, 2024

Former GOP staffers offer Dems friendly advice on how to handle hostile media: 'You may not be used to this'

The co-hosts of the "Ruthless" podcast offered a "boot camp" to Democratic press secretaries feeling the heat from the media following President Biden's disastrous debate performance.

July 13, 2024

Top Dem plots tying SCOTUS funding to ‘enforceable' ethics code amid Thomas, Alito controversies

A top Democratic appropriator is looking at renewing an effort to prevent Supreme Court operational funds from being accessed until the court implements an enforceable ethics code.

July 12, 2024

Congressional bypass: Many Democrats elusive on Biden issue

While some Congressional Democrats have called on Biden to step aside, others have shared opaque statements, deflected or avoided responding to questions about the president altogether.

July 12, 2024

White House doctor pressured to convince Biden to take cognitive exam, publicize results

Sen. Lindsey Graham pleaded with the White House doctor to convince Biden he should take a new neurological exam and make the results public.

July 12, 2024

Susan Collins to write in Nikki Haley for president, bucking Trump

Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she still plans to vote for Nikki Haley in November over Trump despite Haley's loss in the GOP primary.

July 12, 2024

Schumer keeps doubts about Biden private, won't undermine POTUS publicly, Democrats say: report

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. reportedly has expressed private concerns about President Biden's electoral viability but won't say so publicly.

July 12, 2024

Tester denies tight race, says internal polling has him beating Sheehy: ’Kicking his a--’

Sen. Jon Tester dismissed the idea that his Senate race in Montana is competitive, claiming he was handily defeating his Republican opponent in internal polls.