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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dem who urged Biden to quit targets another cognitive decline crisis — wins surprising praise: ‘Based’

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's cognitive testing amendment for Congress drew bipartisan praise and criticism after being rejected by voice vote.

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Reporter's Notebook: House's final sprint puts SAVE America Act and Iran funding in play

The House races to pass a stopgap spending bill, advance the SAVE America Act through budget reconciliation, and vote on a stock trading ban.

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Former NFL player gets funding from sports notables, including Roger Goodell, for AZ primary race

Jay Feely won an Arizona Republican primary for Congress after getting major NFL backing from Roger Goodell, multiple team owners, and former players.

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Republicans aren’t stopping: GOP to unleash another ‘big, beautiful bill’ with a new target

Steve Scalise confirms a fourth reconciliation bill targeting government waste and fraud, aiming to return money to taxpayers after passing 3.0.

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House Dems hand GOP a win on trans sports as party unity cracks

Five House Democrats broke with their party to vote with Republicans on a transgender sports amendment to the NDAA targeting military schools.

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Clarence Thomas' constitutional argument against federal gun law gets first major court test

The Fifth Circuit will rehear a felon-in-possession case after Justice Clarence Thomas questioned Congress' Commerce Clause authority over gun possession.