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White House pushes 'watershed' fraud-fighting reform in Congress as Vance convenes task force

August 5, 2026

White House pushes 'watershed' fraud-fighting reform in Congress as Vance convenes task force

Vice President JD Vance participated in an anti-fraud task force roundtable event on Wednesday, proposing reforms to help crackdown on fraud.

Hawaii Democratic House candidate faces felony threat charges after beach fight caught on video

August 5, 2026

Hawaii Democratic House candidate faces felony threat charges after beach fight caught on video

Video captures Hawaii candidate Kirill Basin in a profanity-laced beach confrontation where he was knocked unconscious before facing felony charges.

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

August 5, 2026

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

Three GOP political newcomers battled it out in Virginia 7th Congressional District to challenge Rep. Eugene Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman.

Vance to host Congress at White House to discuss legislative action on fraud

August 5, 2026

Vance to host Congress at White House to discuss legislative action on fraud

Vice President JD Vance will host roughly 20 members of Congress at the White House to discuss legislative action targeting Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

MIKE PENCE: Congress must finish Lindsey Graham’s fight against Putin

August 5, 2026

MIKE PENCE: Congress must finish Lindsey Graham’s fight against Putin

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Putin's shadow fleet, energy exports and sanctions evasion funding the Ukraine war.

GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

August 5, 2026

GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped his re-election bid in the wake of the release of a House Ethics Committee report.

Did Fauci properly take the Fifth? The Senate could put that claim to the test

August 5, 2026

Did Fauci properly take the Fifth? The Senate could put that claim to the test

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times at a Senate hearing, raising questions about whether his blanket Biden pardon makes the claim improper.

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

August 4, 2026

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche's committee vote hinged on a deal with Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, but Senate Republicans remain divided on his path to confirmation.

Ted Cruz urges Senate to stay in Washington until Protect College Sports Act passes this week

August 4, 2026

Ted Cruz urges Senate to stay in Washington until Protect College Sports Act passes this week

President Donald Trump says he's hopeful for a Senate floor vote on the "Protect College Sports Act," but political hurdles could push action into September.

Bad bosses on Capitol Hill could face reckoning under new anonymous staffer review platform

August 4, 2026

Bad bosses on Capitol Hill could face reckoning under new anonymous staffer review platform

Capitol CNCT lets verified congressional staffers anonymously rate and review their offices, revealing early rankings of the best and worst bosses.