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Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed 'core of the Taliban security apparatus'

The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals the impact of weapons and equipment left behind.

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This congressman thinks homeschool students are discriminated against by colleges, and he's fighting back

North Carolina congressman introduces federal legislation to end discriminatory college admission practices against homeschoolers requiring GEDs.

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Democrats reveal whether they believe US citizens or drug boat traffickers are more important

Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill were asked whether they believe U.S. citizen victims or drug traffickers were more important to them.

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DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raid

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin fires back at Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s claim that she was pepper-sprayed during an immigration raid near a Tucson restaurant.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to appear on '60 Minutes' ahead of exit from Congress

"60 Minutes" announced it will air an interview Lesley Stahl conducted with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., ahead of her exit from Congress next month.

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Congress melts down: Members unleash personal attacks after weeks of shutdown drama

Congress prioritized personal attacks over legislating as lawmakers target colleagues with censure efforts, creating dysfunction on Capitol Hill.

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GOP senator calls CDC's hepatitis B vaccine change 'a mistake' that will make America sicker

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., urges the CDC to reject new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns, calling the proposed change "a mistake."

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Red state moves forward on Trump-backed push for new congressional map

Republican-controlled Indiana House passes Trump-backed congressional redistricting bill despite strong Democratic opposition, but faces hurdle in state Senate

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Scalise announces GOP healthcare overhaul coming in 'next few weeks' amid battle over expiring subsidies

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces Republicans will bring healthcare legislation to the floor within weeks, targeting lower costs and expanded access.

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Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.

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Nancy Mace targets fraud with bill to require photo on SNAP EBT cards

In an effort to cut down on fraud, Republican Rep. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is pushing a proposal to require a photo on SNAP EBT cards

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REP BRIAN MAST: Congress has the perfect way to honor our nation’s fallen heroes

Military veteran introduces Final Honors Act allowing service members killed in action to lie in state at U.S. Capitol, proposing Specialist Beckstrom be the first.

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Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak

Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison envisions a super HSA that would let users buy health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.

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Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: poll

New Harvard poll reveals young Americans deeply pessimistic about both parties, with Trump approval at just 29% among 18-29 age group nationwide.

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Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

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WATCH: Dem lawmaker thanks Trump for pardon, says it came as a surprise amid re-election bid

President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was charged with accepting $600,000 in bribes from the Azerbaijan government.

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Rep Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me'

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me."

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Dem congressman pardoned by Trump accuses Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing indictment

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, accused the Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing his indictment after receiving a "full and unconditional" pardon from President Donald Trump.

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Republicans bash Dems' 'vilification' of service members, say rhetoric increases odds of violence

Lawmakers debated ICE agents' use of masks and civilian clothing during operations, with Democrats warning the tactics could lead to dangerous confrontations.

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Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder

Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.

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House Republicans split over whether Trump should pursue regime change in Venezuela

House Republicans debate Venezuela regime change as a national security issue, with some cite concerns about repeating past Middle East intervention mistakes.

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Trump torches Dems' 'fake affordability' pitch – but GOP panic in deep red state hints voters aren't buying it

Trump criticizes Democrats' affordability platform as Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn draws national attention.

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GOP rep weighs bolting California for Texas seat as dueling redistricting wars upend 2026 map: report

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa considers an unusual move from California to run for Congress in Texas amid controversial redistricting battles affecting both states.

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Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting

Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced a bill requiring stricter vetting for Afghan evacuees after incidents involving National Guard shooting and bomb threat.

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Comer targets Walz in new House investigation, citing nearly $1B in alleged Minnesota fraud

The House Oversight Committee under Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has opened a probe into Minnesota’s handling of a massive COVID-relief program

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Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers

Jamie Raskin blasts Trump's Caribbean naval strikes against drug cartels, claiming they violate constitutional limits and due process protections.

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Mace campaign staffer quits governor bid team, accusing her of disloyalty to Trump

Rep. Nancy Mace's campaign consultant J. Austin McCubbin quit over loyalty concerns, claiming she embraced Sen. Rand Paul's wing of the GOP instead of President Trump's vision.

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Reporter's Notebook: Tennessee special election eyed as Trump referendum ahead of midterms

Tennessee special election tests Trump's influence as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges GOP in a red district.

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Music City Miracle: A look at an unusually contentious election in the Volunteer State

Tennessee special election results could test Trump's strength ahead of 2026 midterms as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges Republican Matt Van Epps.

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Trump makes 11th-hour plea for Matt Van Epps over Aftyn Behn, whom he claims 'hates Christianity'

President Donald Trump urged Tennessee voters to support Matt Van Epps in Dec. 2 special election, attacking Democratic state representative Aftyn Behn.

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Rep Troy Nehls, a Trump ally, will not seek re-election as twin brother announces campaign to replace him

Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announces plans for his retirement to focus on his family, while his identical twin brother launched a campaign to replace him.