Congress - Page 91

July 21

One year after Biden's unprecedented exit from 2024 race, Democrats poll numbers at rock bottom

Democratic Party approval ratings hit record lows as frustrated Democrats urge stronger opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda, while Republicans maintain higher party support.

July 21

NPR CEO Katherine Maher vents 'deep frustration' over GOP cuts, says it will continue to operate

Katherine Maher expressed "deep frustration" over the cuts to NPR's funding in a new interview, while also denying any bias in the outlet's coverage.

July 21

Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms

Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points, challenging Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.

July 21

AOC campaign office vandalized with anti-Israel message after vote on Republican amendment

Vandals targeted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign office with an anti-Israel message despite her criticism of Israel's war in Gaza on Sunday, after she opposed cutting Iron Dome funding.

July 21

Red state map battle heats up as Trump pushes Texas plan to reshape congressional districts

President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties engage in mapping strategies to control the House in 2026.

July 19

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks snooze as top Biden aides take the Fifth on Biden-decline scandal

Media coverage disparities show networks devoted airtime to Trump issues while ignoring investigations into who made decisions during Biden's presidency

July 18

Prominent liberals and media figures declare cuts to PBS, NPR a ‘perilous moment’

House Republicans passed Trump's $9 billion rescissions package cutting $1 billion from public broadcasting, prompting reactions from public outlet journalists and Democrats.

July 18

Trump vows to make US ‘crypto capital of the planet,' signs GENIUS Act into law

Trump signed into law the GENIUS Act on Friday – a landmark piece of legislation that establishes federal regulations surrounding digital currency.

July 18

Republican introduces measure to ban autopen use when presidents sign certain items

Rep. Addison McDowell introduced a proposal to ban autopen usage when presidents sign engrossed bills, executive orders, pardons, and commutations

July 17

Ex-Voice of America employee allegedly threatened to murder Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family

Seth Jason, a former federal employee, allegedly made threats from Voice of America control rooms to murder Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her staff and their families.