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Johnson delivers big for Trump, but frustration grows across razor-thin GOP majority

July 23, 2026

Johnson delivers big for Trump, but frustration grows across razor-thin GOP majority

Frustrations mount over how Speaker Mike Johnson manages the razor-thin House majority even as the GOP nets a series of big wins.

GOP firebrand moves to dissolve Congressional Black Caucus: ‘Federally sanctioned segregation’

July 23, 2026

GOP firebrand moves to dissolve Congressional Black Caucus: ‘Federally sanctioned segregation’

Nancy Mace's resolution would bar race-based House caucuses, effectively forcing dissolution of the Congressional Black Caucus and similar groups.

Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers

July 23, 2026

Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers

Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed new proposals banning lawmakers from dating congressional staff as multiple sexual misconduct cases shake Capitol Hill.

4 House Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to block Iran war powers

July 23, 2026

4 House Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to block Iran war powers

House Democrats passed an Iran war powers resolution halting Trump's war in Iran with support from several GOP lawmakers.

AOC roasted over defense bill claim as GOP lawmaker tells her to 'stop stoking Jew hatred'

July 23, 2026

AOC roasted over defense bill claim as GOP lawmaker tells her to 'stop stoking Jew hatred'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims the NDAA would merge parts of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces, drawing sharp pushback from Republicans.

Veterans fought for these benefits. Congress can finally give them what they need

July 23, 2026

Veterans fought for these benefits. Congress can finally give them what they need

Combat-injured veterans and 14.3 million military caregivers await action on a bill addressing disability compensation, survivor benefits and more.

Dozens of House Democrats reject bill fusing congressional stock ban with federal voter ID

July 22, 2026

Dozens of House Democrats reject bill fusing congressional stock ban with federal voter ID

The House voted on a legislative package that includes a partial ban on lawmakers trading stocks and a federal voter ID requirement.

Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred'

July 22, 2026

Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred'

A bipartisan coalition fought Section 219's U.S.-Israel defense cooperation provision, but the $1.15 trillion NDAA still cleared the House Wednesday.

Vulnerable Democrats flip on women's sports vote after opposing similar bills as midterms loom

July 22, 2026

Vulnerable Democrats flip on women's sports vote after opposing similar bills as midterms loom

Several vulnerable House Democrats broke with their party to support an NDAA amendment barring biological males from women's sports in military schools.

Jasmine Crockett roasted for claiming ‘racist history’ led World Cup fans to root against Argentina

July 22, 2026

Jasmine Crockett roasted for claiming ‘racist history’ led World Cup fans to root against Argentina

Jasmine Crockett claimed World Cup fans rooted against Argentina due to its "racist history," sparking widespread mockery across social media.