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December 13

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online.

December 12

Ex-Prince Andrew appears in photo released by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, shared by House Democrats

A House committee released Epstein estate photos, including Andrew from a 2018 London malaria summit with King Charles seemingly cropped out of the original image.

December 12

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.

December 12

'Incompetence or dereliction': Minnesota lawmaker rips Tim Walz as state fraud losses mount

House Oversight Committee investigates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over fraud schemes that cost the state billions, including the $250 million Feeding Our Future case.

December 12

Trump's green light for Nvidia sales to China sparks alarm on Capitol Hill

Trump administration's decision to allow Nvidia chip sales to China sparks concern among lawmakers who worry about giving advanced technology to a key adversary.

December 12

'Must-see TV': Texas Senate candidate challenges Jasmine Crockett to public debate

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett to debate after she enters Senate race, calling it 'must-see TV' as both vie for historic win.

December 12

Democrats ramp up calls to release Jack Smith’s special counsel report on Trump classified documents case

Nineteen House Judiciary Committee Democrats are filing an amicus brief demanding release of Jack Smith's sealed report detailing Trump's classified documents investigation.

December 12

Latin Grammy winner and Texas Dem star recruit hits House campaign with years of porn-linked posts

Bobby Pulido, Latin Grammy winner-turned-congressional candidate, attempts to rebrand himself while explicit social media posts remain on his accounts.

December 11

The Speaker's Lobby: What Congress' December script means for healthcare next year

December follows a familiar script on Capitol Hill, and healthcare seems to have reared its head as this year's pressing issue du jour.

December 11

Top 5 moments: Noem clashes with Dems in fiery hearing as drones, deportations erupt into flashpoints

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced tense exchanges on deportations and legal claims as she warned Congress the U.S. is unprepared for escalating drone threats.