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July 25, 2025
Cartoonists Capture the Pulse of Politics: A Week in Review

Every week, a unique blend of satire and artistry emerges as the nation's top cartoonists take on the ever-twisting world of politics. With sharp wit and bolder strokes, these artists distill complex political a href="https://votermaker 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
Trump Endorses Florida State Senator Joe Gruters for RNC Chair as Michael Whatley Eyes Senate Seat

In a significant political endorsement, former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Florida State Senator Joe Gruters to become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). This endorsement comes as the 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
Congressional Democrats Launch "Won't Back Down Tour" in GOP Districts During August Recess

Congressional Democrats are gearing up to take their economic message on the road during the August recess, targeting deeply red districts with a narrative they believe has already been shaped unfavorably for Republicans by President Do

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July 24, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee Moves Forward with Pirro Nomination Amid Protests

In a session marked by vocal protests and sharp partisan divides, the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to become the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia. The vo 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
Emil Bove Inches Forward in Judicial Confirmation, Amidst GOP Divisions and Democratic Protests

Emil Bove, known for his role as former President Donald Trump’s criminal defense attorney, has narrowly advanced in the confirmation process for a lifetime appointment to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. In a close Senate vote of 50 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
New York Governor Hochul Considers Mid-Decade Redistricting in Response to Other States' Moves

ALBANY, New York — In a significant political development, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul of New York expressed openness to redrawing the state's House districts before the usual ten-year cycle. This statement follows similar actions 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
George Santos Bids Farewell to Freedom With Defiant Last Words as Prison Looms

NEW YORK — George Santos, the controversial former congressman, is set to begin his 87-month prison sentence this Friday, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-rising GOP star. Convicted on multiple charges including fraud, em 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
House GOP in Turmoil as Epstein Documents Spark Capitol Hill Rebellion

Internal discord among House Republicans over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein crisis is reaching a fever pitch, with key GOP members and President Donald Trump at odds as the controversy promises to escalate upon their return from t 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
House GOP Faces Internal Revolt Over Epstein Document Release

Inside the ornate corridors of power, Speaker Mike Johnson and the House GOP confronted a burgeoning crisis this past week, deeply divided over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The revolt, sparked by demands for transparency co 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
Senate Committee Postpones Nomination Hearing for Trump’s Controversial Special Counsel Pick

In a move indicative of potential concerns, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has indefinitely postponed the testimony of Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the role of special counsel. 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
"South Park" Returns with a Provocative Premiere: Trump, Satan, and the Epstein Scandal

After a hiatus of two years, the notorious satirical series "South Park" made a bold comeback on Wednesday, launching its new season with a controversial depiction of Donald Trump in a compromising situation with none other than Satan. 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
Thune's 2026 Midterm Strategy: A Blend of Trump's Influence and McConnell's Tactics

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Majority Leader John Thune is setting a strategic course that intriguingly melds the political styles of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. In a revealing interview with POLITICO, Thune disclosed h 👉 Full story

July 24, 2025
K Street Boom: Trump Administration Spurs Record Lobbying Revenues

The first half of President Donald Trump's administration has seen an unprecedented surge in lobbying activities, with firms on K Street experiencing a windfall. The constant flux of policy changes and legislative developments has creat 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Roy Cooper Sets Sights on North Carolina Senate Seat in Anticipated 2026 Race

Roy Cooper, North Carolina's former governor, is poised to declare his candidacy for the U.S. Senate as early as Monday, stirring significant anticipation within the Democratic Party. With Republican Senator Thom Tillis opting not to se 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Governor Josh Shapiro Criticizes Zohran Mamdani for Not Condemning Antisemitic Rhetoric Amid NYC Mayoral Race

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has publicly criticized Zohran Mamdani, a progressive candidate in the New York City mayoral race, accusing him of failing to adequately address and condemn antisemitic rhetoric. In a recent interview 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House Republicans Move to Subpoena DOJ Over Epstein Documents

In a significant turn of events in Washington, House Republicans, alongside some Democrats, have pushed through a decision to subpoena the Department of Justice (DOJ) for documents related to Jeffrey Eps 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House GOP Initiates New Select Subcommittee to Reassess Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

House Republicans, spearheaded by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, are setting up a new select subcommittee to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This move is part of a larger Republican endeavor to challenge existing narra 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Senate Leadership Braces for Complex Budget Showdown as Deadline Looms

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that Congress will require a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown on October 1. In an interview, Thune outlined the Republican strategy for the upcoming funding battle, 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Senate Majority Leader Urges House Speaker to Address Epstein Controversy That Stalls Legislative Work

Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke candidly on Wednesday, emphasizing the necessity for House Speaker Mike Johnson to effectively manage the Jeffrey Epstein scandal that has significantly interrupted the legislative agenda. Thune e 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Downplay Report of Trump’s Name in Epstein Files

House Republicans appeared largely unfazed by revelations that President Donald Trump’s name surfaced in the controversial Epstein files. Despite the potential implications, GOP members maintained a stance of business as usual, with ass 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Capitol Hill Food Service Workers and Democrats Initiate Boycott to Safeguard Union Jobs

In a bold move aimed at protecting union-negotiated pay and benefits, House food service workers, backed by Democratic representatives, have initiated a boycott against several dining outlets within the Capitol complex. This action foll 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House GOP Sets Sights on Permitting Reform This Fall Amid Bipartisan Hopes

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced on Wednesday that the Republican leadership is gearing up to advance long-awaited legislation on permitting reform during this fall's session. According to Scalise, the strategy will involve 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House Oversight Chair Subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell for Congressional Testimony

In an unprecedented move, House Oversight Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein, to testify before Congress. Scheduled for August 11, the testimony will 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House to Address Epstein Case Developments Post-August Recess, Scalise Confirms

Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced on Wednesday that the House Republicans are poised to tackle unresolved matters concerning the Jeffrey Epstein case once the lawmakers reconvene after their September recess. This decision hinges 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Speaker Johnson Defends GOP Strategy on Epstein Files Amid Congressional Tensions

As the House gears up for an early August recess, Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself defending the GOP's handling of the contentious Jeffrey Epstein documents. The controversy has sparked tensions across both political aisles, prompting 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House Democrats Strategize to Push Epstein-Related Amendments in Upcoming Markup

In a tactical move ahead of Thursday’s Appropriations subpanel markup, House Democrats are set to challenge their Republican counterparts with a series of amendments concerning the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case. This strategy aims 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Democratic Strategy Shift: A New Focus on State Legislatures Ahead of Redistricting Battles

Democrats are confronting a formidable challenge as Republican-led states like Texas redraw congressional maps to favor GOP majorities. However, the deeper issue, according to state Democrats, lies not just in the maps, but in the Democ 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
Capitol Showdown: Speaker Johnson Wrestles with GOP Over Epstein Files as Democrats Pounce

Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself at the center of a political whirlwind as he attempts to soothe restless Republicans eager for transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal while simultaneously aiding President Donald Trump by adjourni 👉 Full story

July 23, 2025
House Democrats Leverage Epstein Files to Challenge Trump's Influence and GOP Unity

When it comes to political maneuvering, timing can be everything. Recently, Congressional Democrats have taken advantage of the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein to not only challenge President Donald Trump but also to rev 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
Senate Advances Emil Bove Nomination Amid Controversy and Opposition

In a decisive move, Senate Republicans overcame a significant procedural barrier, advancing Emil Bove's controversial nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The Senate vote on Tuesday ended with a narrow 50-48 margin, signali 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
Virginia Governor’s Race: Winsome Earle-Sears Reboots Campaign Amid Challenges

In a strategic pivot aimed at revitalizing her gubernatorial bid, Virginia GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears announced upcoming changes to her campaign staff this week. Facing challenges in both polling an 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
Beto O'Rourke Urges Democrats to Aggressively Redistrict in Response to Republican Moves

Former Representative Beto O'Rourke has called on Democrats to adopt a more assertive strategy in congressional redistricting, especially in states like California. This appeal occurred during a recent event at the Center for American P 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
Trump Tell-Alls Tumble: Diminishing Sales in Political Nonfiction Signal Market Fatigue

President Donald Trump once boasted that Americans would grow weary from all the winning during his presidency. It appears now, however, that the public’s interest in reading about his administration is what's truly waning. During Trump 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
House Republicans Propose Renaming Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

In a bold legislative move, House Republicans have initiated a campaign to rename the opera house at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after former First Lady Melania Trump. This initiat 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands Against Senate Funding Bill, Citing Veteran Concerns

Senator Elizabeth Warren has declared her intention to vote against the Senate's government funding proposals, setting the stage for potential conflict as the deadline to prevent a government shutdown looms just 10 weeks away.

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July 22, 2025
House Members to Receive Enhanced Security Funding Amid Rising Political Violence

In a significant move to bolster the safety of U.S. lawmakers, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil have unveiled an "updated Member security framework," aimed at intensifying security measures 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
House GOP to Subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein Investigation

In a significant move, House Republicans are set to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a broader investigation into Epstein's criminal activities. An aide from the H 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
House GOP Struggles with Epstein Crisis as Democrats Capitalize on Turmoil

House Republicans find themselves in disarray as debates over the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein disrupt legislative proceedings. The GOP leadership, spearheaded by Speaker Mike Johnson, is under fire from its own memb 👉 Full story

July 22, 2025
House GOP Considers Early Recess Amidst Epstein Document Drama

Summer vacation for the House of Representatives might be starting sooner than scheduled as Speaker Mike Johnson grapples with ongoing issues related to Jeffrey Epstein, causing significant disruption in congressional processes.

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July 22, 2025
Schumer Strategizes as Government Funding Deadline Looms

As the calendar ticks closer to the critical September 30 government shutdown deadline, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is spearheading efforts to navigate a complex funding showdown. With the Senate poised for a pivotal vote on go 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
AOC’s Campaign Office Targeted with Anti-Israel Vandalism Amidst Death Threats

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign office in the Bronx has become the latest site of political vandalism, marked by graffiti and red paint. The incident, which involved a signage defacement reading 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Epstein Controversy Halts House GOP Votes, Stalls Key Legislation

House Republicans have called off several key votes scheduled for this week as tensions flare over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, bringing the House Rules Committee to a complete halt. This unexpected turn of 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan Subpoenas DOJ Prosecutor in Trump Investigations

In an aggressive move that underscores the ongoing political tensions in Washington, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to Thomas Windom, a key prosecutor involved in the investigations against former President Do 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Thune Calls for Oversight on Federal Reserve's Costly HQ Renovations Amidst Political Tensions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has raised concerns about the financial management of the Federal Reserve's headquarter renovations, which have seen costs soar to a staggering $2.5 billion. While affirming the central bank's need for 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Public Media in Crisis: Local NPR and PBS Stations Face Uncertain Future After Federal Budget Cuts

Staff members at NPR and PBS affiliates across the United States are grappling with shock and uncertainty following Congress's decision to slash $1.1 billion in federal funding for public media. This substantial cutback threatens the op 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
House Democrats Push for Release of Epstein Documents Before August Recess

Democrats in the House of Representatives are gearing up for a pivotal vote in the Rules Committee this Monday afternoon, aiming to compel the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This move comes as lawmakers prepare to depa 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
CBO Projects $3.4 Trillion Deficit Increase and 10 Million Uninsured Due to GOP Megabill

In a revealing financial assessment released Monday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) unveiled the long-term impacts of President Donald Trump’s major legislative initiative. Signed into law on July 4, the bill is forecasted to sig 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Tax Reform Chaos: Nickname Dilemma Unfolds as Republican Tax Law Renames and Confuses

As the dust settles on the recent passage of the Republican tax overhaul, experts and professionals in the tax industry are grappling not just with the substance of the new legislation but with what to even call it. Initially dubbed the 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
House Delays Vote on Epstein Documents Amidst Political Tensions and Trump's Legal Maneuvers

Speaker Mike Johnson has decided not to bring a non-binding resolution concerning the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents to the House floor this week, ahead of the August recess. This decision comes as the House GOP grapples w 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Clock Ticking as GOP Faces Shutdown Showdown Amid Internal Divisions

It’s crunch time in Washington as Congress races against the clock to pass 12 critical spending bills before the looming September 30 deadline to avert a government shutdown. This week is particularly pivotal as the Senate gears up to t 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Democrats Face Internal Conflict Over Shutdown Strategy as Deadline Nears

Democrats on Capitol Hill are increasingly agitated as they grapple with how to handle looming government shutdown threats, exacerbated by what they see as the Trump administration's disregard for bipartisan funding negotiations. With a 👉 Full story

July 21, 2025
Stalemate or Breakthrough? GOP Eyes Health Care Legislation Amid Democratic Demands

Republicans are poised to push forward with a bipartisan health care package by year's end, yet Democrats are showing resistance, still reeling from the recent GOP-led domestic policy megabill. The legislation in question aims to addres 👉 Full story

July 20, 2025
Sen. Eric Schmitt: Navigating Senate Budget Reforms and Championing an 'America First' Policy

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt, a seasoned lawyer and former state attorney general, is no stranger to the corridors of power in both his state and the national political arena. Known for his adept political navigation, Schmitt has recen 👉 Full story

July 20, 2025
Analyzing Deja Foxx's Defeat: Implications for the Democratic Party

In a surprising turn of events, the political newcomer Deja Foxx's loss in the recent elections has sent ripples through the Democratic Party, prompting a deep reflection on its strategies and appeal amo 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Texas Plans Congressional Redistricting in Special Session Amid Political Tensions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared that redistricting will dominate a forthcoming special legislative session, signaling a strategic maneuver as Republicans aim to secure their slender House majority come 2026. The initiative could 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Democratic Leaders Demand Apology After Florida Congressman Labels Ilhan Omar a Terrorist

House Democratic leaders are calling for an apology from Representative Randy Fine (R-Fla.), following comments he made suggesting that Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was affiliated with terrorists. The backlash came after Fine's c 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Trump Signals Willingness to Approve Tough Russia Sanctions, with Conditions

President Donald Trump has expressed readiness to endorse a stringent sanctions bill aimed at Russia, a legislative push long advocated by GOP hawks. However, Trump's support hinges on a critical amendment: increased presidential contro 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Tillis Leans Toward Supporting Trump's Controversial Judicial Nominee, Emil Bove

In a recent revelation that could significantly impact the judicial landscape, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina expressed his inclination to support President Donald Trump’s contentious nominee for the Third Circuit Court of Appeal 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Susan Monarez Moves Closer to Confirmation as CDC Director Amid Partisan Divide

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, has successfully moved one step further in the confirmation process, following a vote by the Senate Health, Educat 👉 Full story

July 9, 2025
Biden's Former Physician Refuses to Testify in GOP Mental Fitness Probe

In a striking development in Washington D.C., Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the former physician to President Joe Biden, has declined to testify in a closed-door session concerning the former president's mental acuity. This decision came as part 👉 Full story