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June 13

Senate shaken: Bipartisan worry erupts after incident involving California Democrat

Senators from both parties voice alarm following confrontation with Sen. Alex Padilla as California Democrats confront House Speaker Mike Johnson amid growing political tensions.

June 13

REP TROY A CARTER SR: Trump's overuse of emergency powers is an abuse of power

Emergency powers are being used as policy shortcuts rather than for true crises. That risks eroding democracy and aiding authoritarianism, cautions Rep. Troy Carter.

June 13

Padilla cuffed, McIver indicted: Can Congress come back from the brink?

As gratuitous displays of protest and their ensuing repercussions become commonplace among members of Congress, some wonder how our discourse's temperature could possibly dial down.

June 12

Conservatives flip script on Walz, Dems for using 'dangerous' Nazi-era term to define ICE

Republican lawmakers slam Democratic Rep. Lynch and Gov. Walz for likening ICE agents to 'Gestapo,' with the White House calling such comparisons 'disgusting' amid immigration policy tensions.

June 12

Trump's renewed calls to jail American flag burners clashes with court precedent

President Trump proposes one-year jail sentences for burning American flags and claims he's working with Congress on legislation, though flag burning remains constitutionally protected

June 12

Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'

Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and Treasury Secretary Bessent clash at congressional hearing over economic data presentation.

June 12

Reporter's Notebook: GOP lawmakers prepare to slash $9.1B from USAID, NPR and PBS in rare vote

The House will vote on President Donald Trump's proposal canceling $9.1 billion in appropriations for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

June 12

House bipartisan bill directs NSA to create 'AI security playbook' amid Chinese tech race

House lawmakers propose a bill requiring the NSA to develop an "AI security playbook" amid Chinese efforts to steal U.S. technology and information.

June 12

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

New sanctions legislation targets countries supporting Russia's war machine while exempting those helping Ukraine as Europe boosts defense spending against Putin.

June 12

Republican senators roll out DOGE budget proposals for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

GOP lawmakers introduced a DOGE package in Senate negotiations that would claw back funds from politician "welfare," unused federal buildings and improperly distributed taxpayer money.