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Dead congressman's social media accounts resurrected to boost former chief of staff's congressional bid

June 25, 2025

Dead congressman's social media accounts resurrected to boost former chief of staff's congressional bid

More than a month after Rep. Gerry Connolly's death, social media accounts of his were used to promote the congressional bid of his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw.

RFK Jr to encourage Americans to use 'wearable' tech to track their health

June 25, 2025

RFK Jr to encourage Americans to use 'wearable' tech to track their health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces HHS campaign for wearables as affordable alternatives to medications, highlighting how they help monitor health metrics.

I'm a veteran and former Democratic congressman. Here's why the GOP ought to think hard about Iran

June 25, 2025

I'm a veteran and former Democratic congressman. Here's why the GOP ought to think hard about Iran

Republican silence on Trump's Iran military strikes, done without congressional approval, is unacceptable. Veterans will hold the GOP accountable.

GOP bill would grant Trump right to deploy National Guard for immigration enforcement

June 24, 2025

GOP bill would grant Trump right to deploy National Guard for immigration enforcement

The GUARD Act aims to authorize presidential deployment of National Guard for immigration enforcement when states refuse to cooperate, with harsh penalties for attackers.

Reporter's Notebook: Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'big, beautiful bill' battle

June 24, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'big, beautiful bill' battle

A Senate vote-a-rama on the "big, beautiful bill" is expected for this weekend with House alignment next week as lawmakers negotiate SALT deductions and spending cuts.

Trump pressures Congress to pass 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,' insisting 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE'

June 24, 2025

Trump pressures Congress to pass 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,' insisting 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE'

President Donald Trump insisted in a Truth Social post that Congress not take vacation until they have passed the "BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."

Top Biden officials summoned to testify about alleged cover-up of former president's mental fitness

June 24, 2025

Top Biden officials summoned to testify about alleged cover-up of former president's mental fitness

Former Biden officials face House Oversight questioning about alleged cover-up of the former president's cognitive abilities, with interviews scheduled for key White House members.

Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn't so clear

June 23, 2025

Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn't so clear

The Constitution grants Congress power to declare war and the president role of commander-in-chief, creating ambiguity in modern warfare as shown by recent Iran strikes.

Americans must have 'higher degree of vigilance' amid Iran terror threat, House Intel chair warns

June 23, 2025

Americans must have 'higher degree of vigilance' amid Iran terror threat, House Intel chair warns

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict and the U.S. strikes in Tehran, the House Intelligence chair is calling for Americans to have increased situational awareness.

Senate GOP aims to approve major legislation next week as Trump touts party unity

June 23, 2025

Senate GOP aims to approve major legislation next week as Trump touts party unity

Senate Republicans aim to pass the "Big, Beautiful Bill" next week, with about seven Republicans who are potential no votes.