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Second Epstein petition looks for Republican support
1+ week, 2+ day ago (455+ words) For Rep. Thomas Massie, time is running out in his latest effort to extract more files from the Justice Department related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He’s leading a push to sidestep House leaders and bring another bill…...
Members renew proxy voting push ahead of next Congress
1+ week, 3+ day ago (515+ words) By the time Brittany Pettersen’s son was 6 months old, he’d taken 24 flights. The Colorado Democrat’s son is no world traveler — his time on planes as an infant was spent with Pettersen flying back and forth to Washington for votes. As…...
Senate ballot in Alaska will feature two Dan Sullivans
2+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) There will be two Dan Sullivans on the November ballot for Alaska’s Senate seat, a crucial contest that could determine which party controls the chamber next year. But that was enough to secure him a place on the general election…...
Senate funding patch secured
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) With a bipartisan deal in hand to avoid a partial government shutdown starting Oct. 1, Senate leaders hope to pass the stopgap measure this week. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley join host David Lerman to assess the obstacles…...
After weeks of questions, McConnell provides information on health
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (515+ words) Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ended weeks of speculation about his health with a statement saying he’s on the mend. The Republican, who was hospitalized June 14, issued a letter to fellow Kentuckians telling them he has been…...
He hasn’t been seen in months. The Congressional Record disagrees
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (846+ words) It’s been nearly three months since he last cast a vote on the House floor, but Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. has been keeping busy — or at least trying to look like he is. In the New Jersey Republican’s absence,…...
‘Anti-weaponization’ fund retreat
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) The Trump administration began to back down from its push for a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund intended to compensate alleged victims of past administrations. CQ Roll Call’s Michael Macagnone and Aidan Quigley join host David Lerman to discuss what the…...
Judge temporarily halts DOJ ‘anti-weaponization fund’
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (462+ words) A federal judge in Virginia on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” created by the Justice Department last week. The two-page order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court…...
Not on Angie’s list: Seeking DFL Party endorsement
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig will not seek the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement at a state convention this weekend, even as she sets her sights on winning the party’s Senate nomination in an August primary. Her decision essentially clears the way for…...
Capitol Lens | Red-hot holiday
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) Darlene Superville of The Associated Press is pictured in the Red Room of the White House on Monday during the advance tour of first lady Melania Trump’s 2025 Christmas decorations, with the theme “Home Is Where The Heart Is.” Not on…...