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GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

July 15, 2026

GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

Rep. Ben Cline introduced a bill requiring the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women under its charter.

SCOTUS has shown Congress a path on birthright citizenship. Lawmakers must act

July 15, 2026

SCOTUS has shown Congress a path on birthright citizenship. Lawmakers must act

The Birthright Citizenship Act would limit automatic citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes

July 15, 2026

SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes

Democrats say Republican insistence on offsetting new investments in veterans is both absurd and cruel.

Biden special counsel’s 'runaway train’ scooped up sensitive lawmaker info: 'Abuse of power'

July 14, 2026

Biden special counsel’s 'runaway train’ scooped up sensitive lawmaker info: 'Abuse of power'

Records show texts from 44 members of Congress were swept up after the Trump probe team bypassed its own filter review process, senators say.

House passes Daylight Saving Time reform as Trump signals support for ending clock change

July 14, 2026

House passes Daylight Saving Time reform as Trump signals support for ending clock change

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House with bipartisan support, but Senate skepticism and debates over circadian rhythm and road safety loom ahead.

WATCH: Elissa Slotkin says SAVE America Act would make it 'hard for any Democrat' to win an election

July 14, 2026

WATCH: Elissa Slotkin says SAVE America Act would make it 'hard for any Democrat' to win an election

Sen. Elissa Slotkin said the SAVE America Act would make it "hard for any Democrat in any state to win any election" during an Indiana town hall.

Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

July 14, 2026

Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

Ro Khanna claims violent Israeli settlers detained his delegation for 75 minutes in the West Bank, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee angrily fired back.

'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence

July 14, 2026

'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether Mitch McConnell's months-long Senate absence is legal, while GOP senators insist he'll return for key votes.

Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill

July 14, 2026

Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill

House conservatives blocked legislation to pressure Senate action on the SAVE America Act, but Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a deal to end the standoff.

'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years

July 14, 2026

'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years

Chuck Edwards started at McDonald's as a 16-year-old, bought that same restaurant and built a franchise empire across western North Carolina. Now, he's sold his restaurants.