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Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'

June 12, 2025

Dem lashes out at Bessent during heated committee hearing exchange: 'Excuse me'

Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and Treasury Secretary Bessent clash at congressional hearing over economic data presentation.

Reporter's Notebook: GOP lawmakers prepare to slash $9.1B from USAID, NPR and PBS in rare vote

June 12, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: GOP lawmakers prepare to slash $9.1B from USAID, NPR and PBS in rare vote

The House will vote on President Donald Trump's proposal canceling $9.1 billion in appropriations for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

House bipartisan bill directs NSA to create 'AI security playbook' amid Chinese tech race

June 12, 2025

House bipartisan bill directs NSA to create 'AI security playbook' amid Chinese tech race

House lawmakers propose a bill requiring the NSA to develop an "AI security playbook" amid Chinese efforts to steal U.S. technology and information.

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

June 12, 2025

SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Russia sanctions bill aims to change Putin's calculus, protect world order

New sanctions legislation targets countries supporting Russia's war machine while exempting those helping Ukraine as Europe boosts defense spending against Putin.

Republican senators roll out DOGE budget proposals for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

June 12, 2025

Republican senators roll out DOGE budget proposals for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

GOP lawmakers introduced a DOGE package in Senate negotiations that would claw back funds from politician "welfare," unused federal buildings and improperly distributed taxpayer money.

Poll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in Congress

June 11, 2025

Poll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in Congress

A majority of Democrats give their congressional lawmakers a thumbs-down in a new national poll. Only 41% approve, while Republicans boast strong intraparty support at 79%.

Trump's 'next-generation' missile defense plan gains momentum as US faces foreign threats

June 11, 2025

Trump's 'next-generation' missile defense plan gains momentum as US faces foreign threats

House Republicans formed a Golden Dome Caucus to advance President Donald Trump's $175 billion missile defense shield to protect against advanced missiles from adversaries.

GOP congressman 'remains concerned' over ICE operations in deep blue state

June 11, 2025

GOP congressman 'remains concerned' over ICE operations in deep blue state

Rep. David Valadao voices concerns about ICE operations in California while condemning Los Angeles riots.

GOP lawmaker grills ex-CEO over 23andMe pronouns post, forcing her to admit she doesn’t know what they mean

June 11, 2025

GOP lawmaker grills ex-CEO over 23andMe pronouns post, forcing her to admit she doesn’t know what they mean

Rep. Gill grilled 23andMe's co-founder Anne Wojcicki during a House hearing where she revealed that she did not understand some of the terms her own company used.

US Attorney Alina Habba announces Rep. McIver hit with federal charges over Newark ICE clash

June 10, 2025

US Attorney Alina Habba announces Rep. McIver hit with federal charges over Newark ICE clash

Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted for allegedly obstructing federal agents during a Newark ICE facility clash; her team calls it political retaliation.