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December 5

Nancy Mace targets fraud with bill to require photo on SNAP EBT cards

In an effort to cut down on fraud, Republican Rep. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is pushing a proposal to require a photo on SNAP EBT cards

December 5

REP BRIAN MAST: Congress has the perfect way to honor our nation’s fallen heroes

Military veteran introduces Final Honors Act allowing service members killed in action to lie in state at U.S. Capitol, proposing Specialist Beckstrom be the first.

December 4

Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak

Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison envisions a super HSA that would let users buy health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.

December 4

Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: poll

New Harvard poll reveals young Americans deeply pessimistic about both parties, with Trump approval at just 29% among 18-29 age group nationwide.

December 4

Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

December 4

WATCH: Dem lawmaker thanks Trump for pardon, says it came as a surprise amid re-election bid

President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was charged with accepting $600,000 in bribes from the Azerbaijan government.

December 4

Rep Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me'

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me."

December 3

Dem congressman pardoned by Trump accuses Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing indictment

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, accused the Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing his indictment after receiving a "full and unconditional" pardon from President Donald Trump.

December 3

Republicans bash Dems' 'vilification' of service members, say rhetoric increases odds of violence

Lawmakers debated ICE agents' use of masks and civilian clothing during operations, with Democrats warning the tactics could lead to dangerous confrontations.

December 3

Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder

Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.