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September 9

House witness testifies UFOs nearly activated Russian nuclear missiles during 1982 incident

Investigative journalist George Knapp claims a UFO sighting in the 1980s almost caused the Russians to launch ICBMs and possibly trigger World War III.

September 9

GOP rep targets trucker's English skills after illegal migrant charged in deadly Florida crash

Rep. Byron Donalds is pushing legislation enabling the Department of Transportation to enforce English proficiency checks for truckers at weigh stations.

September 9

Hawley pushes federal 'In God We Trust' displays nationwide to 'restore faith to its rightful place'

Republican senator's new bill seeks to restore faith in government halls by requiring federal buildings to display the national motto adopted in 1956.

September 8

Obamacare expansion faces pro-life push to block abortion funding through subsidies

Nearly 100 pro-life groups warn Congress that extending Affordable Care Act subsidies without certain safeguards could result in tax dollars going towards elective abortions.

September 8

Reporter's Notebook: Congress targets college sports 'Wild West' as NIL compensation fight heats up

Congressional NIL legislation faces opposition from Democrats, professional sports leagues, and attorneys general over athlete rights and antitrust concerns.

September 6

Jeffrey Epstein saga continues as Congress returns from recess

Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna push a discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files as victims speak at Capitol.

September 5

Colorado Democrats steer millions to Planned Parenthood as multimillion-dollar deficit looms

Colorado Democrats blamed President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act for the state's deficit.

September 5

House Dem lashes out at critics after calling illegal immigrants her 'constituents': 'I don't give a sh--'

Democratic representative faces Republican backlash for comments about representing non-voting residents during press conference on immigration detention.

September 5

House Republicans split with Trump team over 'very frustrating' funding fight as shutdown looms

The White House, conservative lawmakers and House appropriators are frustrated with differing strategies to fund the government as the deadline to avert a shutdown inches closer.

September 5

Ex-Biden aide Andrew Bates arrives for closed-door grilling in House autopen probe

Former Biden spokesman Andrew Bates is appearing before the House Oversight Committee on Friday as part of the panel's probe into "cover-up" allegations.