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September 3, 2025
Massie Rallies for GOP Support to Unveil Epstein Files Amid Resistance
Rep. Thomas Massie is intensifying efforts to sway his Republican colleagues to join a push for a vote that could unlock the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files. In a striking scene outside the Capitol on Wednesday, flanked by accusers 👉 Full story
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September 3, 2025
RFK Jr. to Face Intense Scrutiny Over CDC Leadership Changes in Upcoming Senate Hearing
Senate Majority Leader John Thune voiced concerns on Wednesday about the recent upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasizing that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be confron 👉 Full story
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September 3, 2025
Maine Brewery Owner Dan Kleban Enters Senate Race, Challenges Sen. Susan Collins
Another Democrat is setting his sights on Republican Sen. Susan Collins' seat in what is shaping up to be a heated contest. Dan Kleban, a 48-year-old Maine brewery owner, announced his Senate candidacy with a passionate declaration of i 👉 Full story
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September 3, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter Launches Major Ad Campaign in Georgia Senate Race, Emphasizes Trump Endorsement
In a bold move to stand out in the crowded field of candidates, Georgia Republican Senate hopeful Buddy Carter unveiled a high-stakes television ad on Wednesday. This initiative is part of a seven-figure investment aimed at boosting his 👉 Full story
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September 3, 2025
Trump Administration Proposes Strategy to Boost GOP's Flagging Megabill
Two months following President Donald Trump's declaration of signing “the most popular bill ever,” the GOP's extensive domestic policy law is struggling to resonate with the public. To address this, top Trump aides are rallying House Re 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Senate GOP Hesitates to Condemn Trump’s Decision to Fire Fed Governor Amid Calls for Central Bank Independence
As the Senate reconvened after a monthlong recess this Tuesday, Republican senators largely refrained from openly criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent decision to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The move has sparked a 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Capitol Leaders Dance Around Government Shutdown with Funding Extension Talks
In a high-stakes ballet of budgetary brinkmanship, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have begun a delicate dance over extending government funding beyond the looming September 30 deadline. Last week's discus 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Ashley Hinson Announces Bid for Iowa Senate, Aiming to Continue Trump's America First Agenda
In a bold move that shakes up Iowa's political landscape, GOP Representative Ashley Hinson officially declared her candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Hinson, who has represented Iowa in the House since 2021, is stepping up to fil 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Bipartisan Push to Unseal Epstein Case Files Gains Momentum in House
In a bold move defying party leadership, Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has initiated a discharge petition to compel the release of confidential Justice Department files concerning the late Jeffrey Epstein, a notori 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
House Republicans Will Not Block Massie’s Effort to Release Epstein Files
In a decisive move, House Rules Chair Virginia Foxx announced that the Republican Party will not obstruct Rep. Thomas Massie's initiative to push a discharge petition aimed at unveiling the Justice Department's complete file on the Jeff 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
House Members Push for Release of Epstein Files in Bipartisan Effort
House legislators are not slowing down as they set the stage for a potential clash with GOP leadership about the disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files. After returning from the August recess, Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is po 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Veteran Congressman Jerry Nadler to Retire, Endorses New Blood for New York
Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler, a longstanding figure in U.S. politics, announced his retirement on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for New York's political landscape. At 78, Nadler expressed a desire to usher in a new genera 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Capitol Tensions Rise: Shutdown Looms as Trump Pushes Crime Bill and Epstein Files Stir Controversy
As Congress reconvenes, the threat of a government shutdown looms large, compounded by contentious negotiations over President Donald Trump’s latest initiatives and the resurfacing of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Lawmakers face a critic 👉 Full story
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September 2, 2025
Congress Reconvenes Amid Shutdown Threats and a Host of Critical Issues
As Congress returns this Tuesday, members are not only racing against an October 1 deadline to prevent a government shutdown, but they also face a slew of contentious issues that could complicate negotiations.

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September 2, 2025
Supreme Court Delays Leave Congress in Limbo Over Trump’s Funding Freezes
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are anxiously awaiting a definitive ruling from the Supreme Court regarding President Donald Trump's controversial handling of federal funding, which has seen significant cuts and suspensions imposed since his 👉 Full story
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September 1, 2025
Veteran Lawmaker Jerry Nadler Announces Retirement Amid Calls for New Blood in Democratic Party
Rep. Jerry Nadler, a pivotal figure in the impeachment of President Donald Trump and former chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has revealed he will not seek re-election next year. In a candid interview with The New York Times, Nadl 👉 Full story
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September 1, 2025
Democrats Rally for Redistricting Counteroffensive Amid Trump-Led GOP Efforts
Democrats are swiftly organizing to combat what they see as an aggressive redistricting campaign by Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, aimed at consolidating GOP power in the House of Rep 👉 Full story
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August 31, 2025
Cleveland's Young Mayor Justin Bibb Calls for Urgent Change and New Leadership
The political landscape is shifting, and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is at the forefront, challenging the status quo and pushing for immediate action on critical issues. At just 34, Bibb’s election in 2021 marked a significant generatio 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Democrats Eye Iowa Revival Amid Special Election Successes and GOP Vulnerabilities
Locked out of power nationwide, Democrats are eyeing Iowa—a state dominated by Republicans and won by Donald Trump by wide margins—as a prime battleground for a political comeback in the upcoming midterm elections. The recent announceme 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Missouri's Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps, Aiming to Boost GOP Representation
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional districts, a move that could potentially add a Republican-friendly seat, enhancing GOP control. Set for Wednesday, this initiative 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Obama Reengages with Democratic Rising Stars Amidst Political Turmoil
Former President Barack Obama is stepping back into the political limelight, making strategic moves to bolster the Democratic resistance against what he perceives as a troubling shift under Donald Trump's leadership. Last week, Obama ca 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris as She Prepares for Book Tour
In a bold move that has stirred controversy, President Donald Trump has officially revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection, a directive set to take effect starting September 1, 2025. This decision was disc 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
White House Announces $4.9 Billion Foreign Aid Cancellation, Challenging Congressional Authority
The White House stirred controversy this Friday, declaring the unilateral cancellation of $4.9 billion in foreign aid, a move seen as a direct challenge to Congressional control over federal spending. The announcement, made by the White 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Democrats Eye Breakthrough in Utah Amid National Redistricting Shuffle
As the Republican Party intensifies its nationwide redistricting efforts, Democrats are spotting an opportunity in an unexpected locale: Utah. Following a judicial ruling mandating the redraw of the state’s congressional map, Democratic 👉 Full story
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August 29, 2025
Sharp Lines and Satirical Minds: Highlights from This Week's Political Cartoons
Every week, the pens of America’s political cartoonists dance across paper and screens, weaving visual satire that captures the pulse of the nation’s politics. Curated by Matt Wuerker, this week’s selection from the Toonosphere offers a 👉 Full story
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August 28, 2025
Democratic Governors Challenge Trump's Plan to Deploy Troops in U.S. Cities
In a bold stance against the federal government’s recent maneuvers, Democratic governors across the United States are calling on President Donald Trump to halt his plans to dispatch National Guard troops to cities governed by Democrats. 👉 Full story
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August 28, 2025
Top Justice Officials to Testify on Epstein Case Handling as Congress Seeks Transparency
Two senior Justice Department figures, FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, are slated to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in the wake of ongoing scrutiny over the management of the Jeffrey Epstein case. T 👉 Full story
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August 28, 2025
Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Swings for Texas House Seat
In a surprising turn of events, former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira announced his candidacy for the Texas House on Thursday, aiming to clinch the seat currently held by GOP Representative Chi 👉 Full story
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August 28, 2025
RFK Jr. Set to Face Senate Panel Amid CDC Leadership Turmoil
Senators will soon have the opportunity to directly question Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following a high-profile upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kennedy is slated to appea 👉 Full story
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August 27, 2025
Trump Criticizes Utah Redistricting Ruling, Claims Bias in Judicial Decision
In a fiery response to a recent court ruling, President Donald Trump has vehemently criticized the decision by a Utah judge that mandates the redrawing of the state's congressional maps. The ruling, which might lead to less Republican-f 👉 Full story
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August 27, 2025
Mystery and Momentum: Trump's Ambitious Crime Bill Leaves GOP Puzzled
President Donald Trump has sparked curiosity and confusion among his Republican colleagues with talks of a "Comprehensive Crime Bill," aimed at tackling public safety issues on a grand scale. Despite frequent references to the bill and 👉 Full story
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August 26, 2025
Supreme Court Faces Urgent Appeal from Trump Administration to Withhold Foreign Aid
In a significant move, the Trump administration has turned to the Supreme Court to seek permission to withhold billions of dollars in foreign aid, a decision that is stirring controversy as the fiscal year's end approaches on September 👉 Full story
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August 25, 2025
Illinois Governor Rejects Trump’s Plan for Federal Troops in Chicago
CHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has vocally opposed President Donald Trump’s suggestion to deploy federal troops to manage crime in Chicago, condemning the move as both unconstitutional and unamerican. Speaking at a news confere 👉 Full story
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August 25, 2025
Colorado Convenes Special Session to Tackle Budget Crisis Stemming from Federal Tax Bill
In an unprecedented move, Colorado has become the first state to summon its lawmakers back to the Capitol to address the financial fallout from the recent federal tax and spending legislation, widely known as the GOP's "big, beautiful b 👉 Full story
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August 25, 2025
Senate Showdown: Grassley Holds Firm on Blue Slip Tradition Amid Trump's Push for Change
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley is standing his ground on the Senate's longstanding "blue slip" practice, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump and Trump’s embattled nominee for U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, Alina H 👉 Full story
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August 24, 2025
New Jersey's Political Landscape: Democrats Rally in 7th District, Republicans Struggle for Footing in the 9th
As the political battlegrounds shape up ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, New Jersey's contrasting congressional districts are displaying starkly different recruitment dynamics that could reshape the state's political future. In Nort 👉 Full story
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August 24, 2025
House Minority Leader Jeffries Criticizes Trump's Proposal to Deploy National Guard to Chicago
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed strong disapproval on CNN's "State of the Union" regarding President Donald Trump's recent contemplation of sending National Guard troops to Chicago. This statement comes as the 👉 Full story
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August 23, 2025
Redistricting Showdown: California and Texas Lead a Fierce Battle for Congressional Control
The battle lines have been drawn as California and Texas charge ahead with aggressive redistricting plans, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of the pivotal 2026 midterm elections. This week, both states initiated strat 👉 Full story
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August 23, 2025
Texas Republicans Push Through Trump-Backed Gerrymandering Plan
In a move that solidifies former President Donald Trump's influence over Republican strategies, Texas GOP lawmakers have successfully passed a new congressional map that significantly tilts the electoral scales in their favor. The map, 👉 Full story
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August 22, 2025
Capitol Hill Receives Epstein Files: Bipartisan Review Underway Amid Heavy Redactions
Congress has officially received its first batch of documents related to the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case. The Justice Department delivered the materials, responding to a subpoena from the House Oversight and Government Reform Com 👉 Full story
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August 22, 2025
Democrats Urged to Reframe Language to Reconnect with Voters
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, the Democratic Party is facing a reckoning over its language and communication strategies. Nearly a year on, the party is still grappling not only with its electoral strategy but also with the ver 👉 Full story
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August 22, 2025
Cartoonists Capture the Pulse of Politics: A Colorful Review of the Week’s Events
Every week, the sharp pens and even sharper wits of cartoonists across the nation take on the tumultuous world of politics. Their drawings—bold, irreverent, and often controversial—offer a visual commentary on the latest political drama 👉 Full story
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August 22, 2025
Congress Set to Receive First Batch of Epstein Files Amid Ongoing Tensions and Calls for Transparency
The Justice Department is poised to begin transferring the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files to Congress this Friday, signaling the start of a complex and potentially contentious disclosure process. This move follows a subpoena from 👉 Full story
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August 21, 2025
Texas Redistricting Proposal Impacts Congressional Races, Doggett Declines to Run Against Casar
In a significant development in Texas politics, Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett announced that he will not seek reelection in the newly redrawn 37th Congressional District if the proposed redistricting maps are approved, potenti 👉 Full story
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August 21, 2025
Trump's Redistricting Push: A Test of Influence Over GOP Strongholds
Donald Trump's brand of political influence, characterized by a mix of coercion and threats, is facing a new challenge as he attempts to steer redistricting efforts across key Republican states. This campaig 👉 Full story
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August 21, 2025
Jaime Harrison's Substack Signup Stir Sparks Controversy
Former Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison has recently made headlines not for his political insights but for a controversial move on the newsletter platform Substack. Harrison, who has transitioned to the digital sphere 👉 Full story
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August 21, 2025
Corruption Charges Rock NYC Mayor's Office: Close Aides Indicted in Bribery Schemes
In a significant blow to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, two close aides have been ensnared in corruption charges as detailed in a series of indictments unveiled today by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The for 👉 Full story
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August 21, 2025
GOP Faces Uphill Battle in Promoting 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Amid Democratic Opposition and Voter Skepticism
Republicans are ramping up efforts to sell the merits of President Donald Trump's expansive new legislative package, dubbed the 'big, beautiful bill', as they face a critical period ahead of next year's midterm elections. With control o 👉 Full story
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August 20, 2025
Obama Endorses California's Redistricting Plan in Response to Texas GOP Strategy
Former President Barack Obama has thrown his support behind California's controversial mid-cycle redistricting initiative, describing it as a "responsible approach" to counteract recent Republican-led boundary redraws in Texas. At a rec 👉 Full story
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August 20, 2025
Gavin Newsom's Viral Strategy: Trolling MAGA with Memes and Mayhem on Social Media
With a bold, irreverent social media presence characterized by all-caps and meme warfare, California Governor Gavin Newsom has turned his X platform into a mirror for MAGA supporters, reflecting an image that stirs controversy and conve 👉 Full story
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August 20, 2025
Trump's Budget Tactics Raise Alarm as Government Shutdown Nears
President Donald Trump’s administration is poised to potentially disrupt the final weeks of the fiscal year's budget negotiations through a controversial tactic known as a "pocket rescission," which could cancel billions in federal fund 👉 Full story
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August 19, 2025
Senator Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund Amid DOJ Investigation
California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff has established a legal defense fund as he faces a Justice Department investigation into his financial dealings. This move comes after President Donald Trump, during his second term, intensified 👉 Full story
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August 19, 2025
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark Clarifies Comments on Gaza, Denies Accusing Israel of Genocide
In a recent turn of events, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) has stepped back from comments that suggested the Israeli government was committing genocide in Gaza. The clarification came afte 👉 Full story
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August 19, 2025
Senate Republicans Hold Firm on Judicial Nomination Tradition Despite Trump's Pressure

Last month, former President Donald Trump launched a vigorous campaign urging Senator Chuck Grassley to end the Senate's longstanding tradition of the "blue slip" in judicial nominations. This practic

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August 18, 2025
Trump's Political Machine Threatens Indiana Primaries Over Redistricting Stalemate
In an intensifying showdown over congressional redistricting, former President Donald Trump’s political allies are threatening to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who resist mid-decade redistricting efforts aimed a 👉 Full story
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August 18, 2025
DOJ Agrees to Release Epstein Files to Congress Amid Political Tensions
Congress is set to receive the first batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents this Friday, sparking a potentially explosive phase in an already heated political landscape. House Oversight Committee Chair, James Comer, announced that t 👉 Full story
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August 18, 2025
Democrats Cautious on Impeachment Talks as GOP Stirs Voter Fears of Trump's Removal
Republicans are sounding the alarm to their base: if Democrats reclaim the House, they will impeach former President Donald Trump yet again. Speaker Mike Johnson, in a recent interview with the Shreveport Times, warned that a Democratic 👉 Full story
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August 18, 2025
Texas Democrats End Standoff, Return to Austin Amid Redistricting Battle
After a dramatic two-week exodus that captured national attention, Texas Democrats have returned to Austin, effectively ending their standoff over a GOP-led redistricting plan that sought to add five new Republican congressional seats. 👉 Full story
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August 18, 2025
DNC Faces Critical Cash Crunch as GOP Flourishes in Fundraising
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is grappling with significant financial challenges, trailing far behind the Republican National Committee (RNC) in fundraising efforts. As of June, the RNC boasted a robust $80 million in reserves 👉 Full story
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August 15, 2025
Turkish Donor in NYC Mayor’s Campaign Sentenced to Probation Amid Allegations of Injustice
With assistance from Amira McKee, today marked a significant development in the case against Erden Arkan, a Turkish-American construction executive involved in illegal campaign contributions to New York 👉 Full story