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GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

August 5, 2026

GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped his re-election bid in the wake of the release of a House Ethics Committee report.

Did Fauci properly take the Fifth? The Senate could put that claim to the test

August 5, 2026

Did Fauci properly take the Fifth? The Senate could put that claim to the test

Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times at a Senate hearing, raising questions about whether his blanket Biden pardon makes the claim improper.

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

August 4, 2026

Trump's AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche's committee vote hinged on a deal with Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, but Senate Republicans remain divided on his path to confirmation.

Ted Cruz urges Senate to stay in Washington until Protect College Sports Act passes this week

August 4, 2026

Ted Cruz urges Senate to stay in Washington until Protect College Sports Act passes this week

President Donald Trump says he's hopeful for a Senate floor vote on the "Protect College Sports Act," but political hurdles could push action into September.

Bad bosses on Capitol Hill could face reckoning under new anonymous staffer review platform

August 4, 2026

Bad bosses on Capitol Hill could face reckoning under new anonymous staffer review platform

Capitol CNCT lets verified congressional staffers anonymously rate and review their offices, revealing early rankings of the best and worst bosses.

Ohio GOP family feud explodes as Sen Bernie Moreno calls on Rep Max Miller to resign

August 2, 2026

Ohio GOP family feud explodes as Sen Bernie Moreno calls on Rep Max Miller to resign

Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Rep. Max Miller of dangerous behavior and called on the fellow Ohio Republican to resign amid a bitter custody battle.

Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms

August 2, 2026

Trump demand puts vulnerable Republicans in impossible spot ahead of midterms

Sen. Thom Tillis warns that canceling August recess is "tone-deaf" as GOP incumbents need to campaign ahead of midterms with tight races looming.

It’s up to Congress to save the Smithsonian from the anti-American left

August 2, 2026

It’s up to Congress to save the Smithsonian from the anti-American left

The Smithsonian's American History Museum links Mickey Mouse to blackface minstrelsy while the 1619 Project shapes the agenda of key exhibits.

Reporter's Notebook: Why Fauci's 111 Fifth Amendment pleas could end up before the courts

August 1, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Why Fauci's 111 Fifth Amendment pleas could end up before the courts

Anthony Fauci's Fifth Amendment invocations drew parallels to Lois Lerner's case, raising questions about whether Trump's DOJ will prosecute.

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks go from hiding Fauci diaries to defending him from Republicans

August 1, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks go from hiding Fauci diaries to defending him from Republicans

Anthony Fauci's diary revealed cozy dinners with Jake Tapper and texts from George Stephanopoulos, but broadcast networks acted as his defense lawyers.