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December 22

House moves to protect children from online predators as Australia clamps down on social media

Reps. Laurel Lee and Andy Biggs introduce bipartisan legislation targeting online predators who coerce minors into self-harm and sexual exploitation.

December 20

Democrats reveal whether Walz should testify and be held accountable for massive fraud under his watch

Some Democrats signal a desire to see Tim Walz testify to Congress about what happened in his state with Medicaid fraud, as the case appeared to be even bigger than previously anticipated.

December 19

DOJ’s Epstein disclosure draws fire for website glitches, missing documents, redactions

The DOJ's Jeffrey Epstein files website crashed during its release, prompting complaints about technical glitches and heavy redactions. AG Pam Bondi's department defended its work.

December 19

Massie sets litmus test for DOJ's Epstein disclosures as deadline slips

Rep. Thomas Massie expects DOJ's Jeffrey Epstein file release to include names of men accused of sex trafficking and related crimes.

December 18

Justice Department prepares to drop trove of Epstein files as deadline looms

The DOJ is preparing a massive release of Jeffrey Epstein records by Friday, though large portions may be redacted under Epstein Files Transparency Act provisions.

December 18

Home for the holidays on the Hill: 'Fighting' in the House Republican 'family'

House Republicans were split as four moderates join Democrats' discharge petition to bypass leadership on Obamacare subsidies, sparking party infighting.

December 18

California Democratic candidate uses wrong photo for Rep Jasmine Crockett's congressional endorsement

California candidate Esther Kim Varet's campaign used the wrong photo for an endorsement announcement, sparking a racial controversy in a competitive House race.

December 18

Fox News Poll: Voters sound alarm on healthcare costs

A new Fox News poll reveals 86% of voters worry about healthcare costs as Trump's health approval rating lags at 37%, showing widespread bipartisan concern.

December 18

Moderate Democrats push back as progressives move to oust Jeffries, Clark over Trump strategy

House Democrats face internal tensions as progressives challenge Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark, while moderates warn against divisive primaries threatening victory.

December 18

GOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights

A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.