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Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'

June 16, 2025

Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'

Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message that some interpret as threatening toward Trump

How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill

June 16, 2025

How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill

House Republicans pass $9.4 billion spending cuts bill with a 214-212 vote, showcasing Speaker Johnson's ability to navigate tough legislation despite the slim GOP majority in the House.

Reporter's Notebook: Why the Senate is unlikely to debate the 'big, beautiful bill' until next week

June 16, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Why the Senate is unlikely to debate the 'big, beautiful bill' until next week

Senate Republicans appear likely to delay President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" vote until June 22, potentially jeopardizing passage through both chambers before his July 4th deadline.

Senate GOPs carefully weighing controversial tax provisions before bringing Big, Beautiful Bill to the floor

June 14, 2025

Senate GOPs carefully weighing controversial tax provisions before bringing Big, Beautiful Bill to the floor

Big, Beautiful Bill timeline in jeopardy as Senate vote delays to June 22, leaving a tight window for House approval before the Treasury's early July debt ceiling deadline

Dem senator's viral outburst at DHS presser triggers mixed reactions from lawmakers: 'Disgusting situation'

June 14, 2025

Dem senator's viral outburst at DHS presser triggers mixed reactions from lawmakers: 'Disgusting situation'

Republican and Democratic lawmakers respond to Sen. Padilla's viral outburst that resulted in him getting booted out of a DHS press conference in Los Angeles by Secret Service agents.

Senate shaken: Bipartisan worry erupts after incident involving California Democrat

June 13, 2025

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.

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

June 13, 2025

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.

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

June 13, 2025

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.

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

June 12, 2025

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.

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

June 12, 2025

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