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June 5, 2024

'Misleading' Dem contraception bill fails key vote as GOP slams broad proposal

A Democratic contraception bill failed a procedural hurdle on Wednesday as Republicans warned that the bill has broader implications than their counterparts are saying.

June 5, 2024

Jon Tester campaign admits ‘hard truth’ Senate race will be expensive and close

Sen. Jon Tester's campaign acknowledged that the battle to retain his Senate seat come November will be both difficult and expensive.

June 5, 2024

'Parental rights': GOP warns Dem Senate bill is about more than contraception

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and more than 20 other Republicans slam a Democratic measure they say is advertised as a contraception bill but has parental rights and religious freedom implications.

June 5, 2024

House Republicans refer Hunter Biden, James Biden for criminal prosecution amid impeachment inquiry

House Republicans are sending criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending Hunter Biden and James Biden be charged with making false statements to Congress, Fox News has learned.

June 5, 2024

Dems in hot seat for alleged ethics violations over Alito recusal demands

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accused two Democrats of potentially violating ethical codes of conduct in their communications with the Supreme Court demanding Justice Samuel Alito's recusal.

June 4, 2024

Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke wins GOP Montana primary

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., won the Republican primary in the race to keep his seat representing Montana's First Congressional District.

June 4, 2024

Dead man running: Deceased congressman wins election in New Jersey

The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has retained his seat representing New Jersey. His father also held the same seat and also died in office.

June 4, 2024

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to force vote on impeaching Biden over border crisis

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has to trigger a privileged resolution to impeach President Biden this week over his handling of the border.

June 4, 2024

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.

June 3, 2024

Puppies and rainbows: How the bipartisan invitation to the leader of Israel threatens to divide the Democrats

While Congress has agreed to invite Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak, some Democratic members have been in vocal opposition to the visit.