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June 25

Kari Lake declares US Agency for Global Media ‘rotten to the core,’ sets 2026 shutdown goal: 'A boondoggle'

Kari Lake told Congress the U.S. Agency for Global Media is “rotten to the core" and said it would be shut down by 2026 under President Donald Trump’s executive order.

June 25

Dead congressman's social media accounts resurrected to boost former chief of staff's congressional bid

More than a month after Rep. Gerry Connolly's death, social media accounts of his were used to promote the congressional bid of his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw.

June 25

RFK Jr to encourage Americans to use 'wearable' tech to track their health

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces HHS campaign for wearables as affordable alternatives to medications, highlighting how they help monitor health metrics.

June 25

I'm a veteran and former Democratic congressman. Here's why the GOP ought to think hard about Iran

Republican silence on Trump's Iran military strikes, done without congressional approval, is unacceptable. Veterans will hold the GOP accountable.

June 24

GOP bill would grant Trump right to deploy National Guard for immigration enforcement

The GUARD Act aims to authorize presidential deployment of National Guard for immigration enforcement when states refuse to cooperate, with harsh penalties for attackers.

June 24

Reporter's Notebook: Marathon weekend awaits Senate as Johnson prepares House for 'big, beautiful bill' battle

A Senate vote-a-rama on the "big, beautiful bill" is expected for this weekend with House alignment next week as lawmakers negotiate SALT deductions and spending cuts.

June 24

Trump pressures Congress to pass 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL,' insisting 'NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE'

President Donald Trump insisted in a Truth Social post that Congress not take vacation until they have passed the "BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL."

June 24

Top Biden officials summoned to testify about alleged cover-up of former president's mental fitness

Former Biden officials face House Oversight questioning about alleged cover-up of the former president's cognitive abilities, with interviews scheduled for key White House members.

June 23

Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn't so clear

The Constitution grants Congress power to declare war and the president role of commander-in-chief, creating ambiguity in modern warfare as shown by recent Iran strikes.

June 23

Americans must have 'higher degree of vigilance' amid Iran terror threat, House Intel chair warns

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict and the U.S. strikes in Tehran, the House Intelligence chair is calling for Americans to have increased situational awareness.