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Eric Swalwell's 'cringe' workout video mocked for benching light weight

July 30, 2025

Eric Swalwell's 'cringe' workout video mocked for benching light weight

Conservatives mocked Rep. Eric Swalwell's bench pressing weight and political messaging in a gym video he shared on social media over the weekend.

Washington Post editorial slams Obama judge for blocking 'fair and square' GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood

July 30, 2025

Washington Post editorial slams Obama judge for blocking 'fair and square' GOP defunding of Planned Parenthood

The Washington Post editorial board argued a federal judge's ruling against congressional Medicaid restrictions on abortion providers represented judicial overreach.

Trump, Republicans race to redraw Texas congressional map as Democrats threaten legal war

July 30, 2025

Trump, Republicans race to redraw Texas congressional map as Democrats threaten legal war

Texas GOP prepares new congressional maps as House minority leader Jeffries travels to Austin calling Republican redistricting efforts cheating.

Texas Democrats preparing state exodus to block GOP redistricting despite $500 daily fines

July 30, 2025

Texas Democrats preparing state exodus to block GOP redistricting despite $500 daily fines

Texas Democrats are looking to break quorum to prevent a GOP redistricting plan, facing $500 daily fines and threats from the state attorney general.

Republican congressman kicked by horse, breaks rib during farm accident

July 29, 2025

Republican congressman kicked by horse, breaks rib during farm accident

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., was kicked in the chest by both hooves of his horse after a horsefly spooked the animal, breaking one rib but recovering.

Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity request denied by House Oversight Committee

July 29, 2025

Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity request denied by House Oversight Committee

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys threaten Fifth Amendment silence if GOP-led House Oversight Committee doesn't grant immunity in Epstein probe.

July 28, 2025

Bad Brand: Democrats plunge to new lows in another national poll

Democratic Party favorability has plunged to 33% in a Wall Street Journal poll, marking a 35-year low as the party struggles to regain credibility with voters.

GOP lawmakers clash over strategy to avert government shutdown crisis

July 28, 2025

GOP lawmakers clash over strategy to avert government shutdown crisis

Republicans face internal divisions over shutdown prevention with 14 legislative days left, as some Freedom Caucus members push for a full-year continuing resolution opposed by defense hawks.

RILEY GAINES: Trump did right thing with DOE cuts, now Congress needs to get in the game

July 27, 2025

RILEY GAINES: Trump did right thing with DOE cuts, now Congress needs to get in the game

Supreme Court ruling on Department of Education enables first wave of staff cuts as Congressional lawmakers should consider permanent dissolution of controversial federal agency.

Massie urges subpoena against Epstein estate, joins progressive Dem in push for ‘full release’ of files

July 27, 2025

Massie urges subpoena against Epstein estate, joins progressive Dem in push for ‘full release’ of files

Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna united to demand full disclosure of Epstein documents on Sunday, including Trump's alleged birthday letter.