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Dem rep, in first video since hit-and-run crash, opens up about wreck

August 10, 2026

Dem rep, in first video since hit-and-run crash, opens up about wreck

Rep. Marcy Kaptur shared a video update from her wheelchair thanking first responders and thousands of well-wishers after a Toledo hit-skip crash.

Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill

August 10, 2026

Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces 'no tax on tips' after voting against Trump bill

Gabriel Vasquez voted against the big beautiful bill's no tax on tips provision, then called for a permanent version through his TIPS Act weeks later.

Max Miller locked in as Republican nominee after Ohio ballot deadline passes without withdrawal

August 9, 2026

Max Miller locked in as Republican nominee after Ohio ballot deadline passes without withdrawal

Ohio Republicans now have no path to replace Max Miller after the ballot deadline passed despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife.

Fauci in the congressional wringer: A test for Trump's newly-minted attorney general

August 8, 2026

Fauci in the congressional wringer: A test for Trump's newly-minted attorney general

The contempt of Congress vote against Anthony Fauci now tests new Attorney General Todd Blanche as Democrats warn of weaponized prosecution.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight

August 8, 2026

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight

Despite confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, the Senate wrapped its summer session with major legislative priorities unresolved.

From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation

August 8, 2026

From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation

USIEA has brought dozens of lawmakers to Israel over 15 years, shaping major congressional action on Iron Dome funding and military cooperation.

President Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it

August 7, 2026

President Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it

Trump urged Congress on Truth Social to pass the "Protect College Sports Act," warning that women's and Olympic sports will disappear without it.

GOP senator breaks with Trump over 'woke' Smithsonian history battle

August 7, 2026

GOP senator breaks with Trump over 'woke' Smithsonian history battle

Lisa Murkowski broke with Republicans to defend the Smithsonian, writing to Doug Burgum with concerns about Trump's executive order on museum signage.

Maryland's lone congressional Republican blasts Moore's redistricting push as alleged 2028 White House play

August 7, 2026

Maryland's lone congressional Republican blasts Moore's redistricting push as alleged 2028 White House play

Rep. Andy Harris claims Gov. Wes Moore is pushing a Maryland ballot amendment to eliminate his district in furtherance of presidential ambitions.

Congress must fix the Protect College Sports Act before girls pay the price

August 7, 2026

Congress must fix the Protect College Sports Act before girls pay the price

Alliance Defending Freedom warns the Protect College Sports Act could undermine 27 state laws keeping men out of women's sports despite its intent.