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Republicans February 6

House Republican Mark Amodei announces retirement, says it’s ‘the right time’

Nevada Republican Mark Amodei announced his retirement from Congress after 15 years of service, saying it's time to "pass the torch" after he completes this term.

Scott Bessent February 6

Top fiery moments as Democrats clash with Treasury Secretary Bessent in chaotic Hill hearings

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced explosive confirmation hearings as Democratic lawmakers erupted into shouting matches on Capitol Hill.

Politics February 5

Nancy Pelosi swipes at Trump, accusing him of crowning himself as 'king'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, made a jab at President Donald Trump during a speech, saying he had "crowned himself king."

Congress February 5

Pressley says 'nothing to see here' when asked about her dramatic multimillion-dollar wealth jump in office

Rep. Ayanna Pressley accumulated up to $8 million in assets while taking on up to $9 million in debt for property acquisitions, financial disclosures reveal.

Congress February 5

Lawmakers escalate Epstein probe with possible Bill Gates subpoena

House Oversight Committee members are weighing a subpoena for Bill Gates as lawmakers work through 3.5 million newly released Jeffrey Epstein files.

Politics February 5

Trump makes endorsement in contest to fill House seat vacated by ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump threw his support behind Clay Fuller, a candidate running for the U.S. House seat previously occupied by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Tech February 4

Joseph Gordon-Levitt slams Big Tech for sextortion, threats to children while calling for key internet reform

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins grieving parents on Capitol Hill to demand tech accountability, backing legislation to repeal Section 230 protections.

Congress February 4

Happy Valentine's Day: Little love in the air as uncertainty swirls on the Hill

House Republicans narrowly end three-day government shutdown after dramatic procedural vote, but another funding crisis looms for the DHS.

Congress February 4

Democrats say Clintons' agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won't bring new Epstein answers

House Democrats praised Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for their decision to comply with congressional subpoenas despite doubts the pair would reveal new information on Epstein.

Congress February 4

Trump-signed shutdown bill sends $4M to children's hospitals under federal probe for transgender care

President Donald Trump signed legislation funding two children's hospitals that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has targeted over sex-change treatments for minors.

Donald Trump February 4

Trump doubles down on calls for GOP to 'nationalize' voting as congressional leaders balk

President Donald Trump calls for Republicans to "nationalize" voting in certain areas, defending federal election takeover despite constitutional concerns.