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Democrat succeeds her late father in Congress as GOP House majority shrinks

September 23, 2025

Democrat succeeds her late father in Congress as GOP House majority shrinks

Adelita Grijalva becomes Arizona's first Latina in Congress after defeating Republican Daniel Butierez in the 7th Congressional District special election.

Google to reinstate banned YouTube accounts censored for political speech

September 23, 2025

Google to reinstate banned YouTube accounts censored for political speech

YouTube will provide opportunities for creators banned over COVID-19 and election content to rejoin the platform as Google shifts toward supporting free expression.

Rapid rise of AI puts new urgency on Congress to unleash American energy

September 23, 2025

Rapid rise of AI puts new urgency on Congress to unleash American energy

Artificial intelligence's rapid growth is driving bipartisan congressional efforts to streamline energy project permitting, as the demand for electricity could rise 35-40% by 2040.

Democrats likely to chip away at razor-thin House GOP majority in special election showdown

September 23, 2025

Democrats likely to chip away at razor-thin House GOP majority in special election showdown

Special election in Arizona's Democratic-leaning 7th Congressional District could further shrink the GOP's narrow House majority as voters choose a replacement.

Rep. Luna credits Charlie Kirk with launching her entire political career at memorial event

September 21, 2025

Rep. Luna credits Charlie Kirk with launching her entire political career at memorial event

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna delivered a tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial, crediting the Turning Point USA founder with launching her political career.

WATCH: Lawmakers wrestle with how to approach hateful political rhetoric in wake of Kirk assassination

September 20, 2025

WATCH: Lawmakers wrestle with how to approach hateful political rhetoric in wake of Kirk assassination

Both parties denounced violence after Kirk’s killing, but GOP and Democrats are divided on whether fiery rhetoric or guns are fueling the current crisis of political violence.

Charlie Kirk ‘invigorated’ next generation of conservatives — like my own family — top senator says

September 19, 2025

Charlie Kirk ‘invigorated’ next generation of conservatives — like my own family — top senator says

DOGE Committee chair Joni Ernst credits Charlie Kirk with invigorating young conservatives who felt voiceless during Biden's presidency before Kirk was shot and killed.

Staffer for House Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales dies after fire incident: 'We are devastated by the loss'

September 19, 2025

Staffer for House Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales dies after fire incident: 'We are devastated by the loss'

After a woman who worked as a staffer for House Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales died, the congressman described her as "an extraordinary community leader"

Trump’s security under scrutiny as Secret Service braces for Kirk memorial

September 19, 2025

Trump’s security under scrutiny as Secret Service braces for Kirk memorial

President Donald Trump's security faces heightened scrutiny after Charlie Kirk's assassination, with Secret Service operating at the highest protection measures.

US universities training Chinese military scientists on taxpayer dime, committee warns

September 19, 2025

US universities training Chinese military scientists on taxpayer dime, committee warns

Chinese nationals with People's Liberation Army connections participate in nuclear engineering and computer science research at six major U.S. universities.