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December 2, 2025
Abortion Restrictions Cloud Future of ACA Subsidy Talks in Congress
Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted abortion restrictions as a significant hurdle in ongoing bipartisan discussions concerning the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire soon. Thune expressed 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Senate Faces Impasse on Health Care with ACA Subsidy Deadline Looming
As the clock ticks down to a crucial vote, the U.S. Senate appears mired in a stalemate over the future of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire soon. Despite ongoing discussions, there is scant optimism for a bip 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Schumer's New York Offices Receive 'MAGA' Bomb Threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that several of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats. The threats, which arrived via email with the subject line "MAGA," were directed at Schumer’s offices in Rochester, 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Top Adviser to Nancy Mace Resigns, Citing Shift Away from Trump Loyalty in South Carolina Governor Race
In a surprising twist in the South Carolina gubernatorial campaign, Rep. Nancy Mace’s top consultant, Austin McCubbin, announced his resignation on Monday. McCubbin, a seasoned Republican operative, decl 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Indiana's New Congressional Map Proposal Could Shift Balance Towards GOP
Indiana state House Republicans have unveiled a draft congressional map that could significantly alter the political landscape, potentially securing two additional seats for the GOP across the state's nine districts. This move could ext 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Tug of War: Capitol’s December Health Care Challenge Hinges on Trump’s Nod
Congress has reconvened in what has been colorfully dubbed the "December of Hellth," facing a ticking clock to resolve the fate of expiring Obamacare tax credits, a decision that could affect health insurance costs for millions of Ameri 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Democrats Face Crucial Primaries as They Aim to Reclaim House Majority
Democrats are gearing up for a challenging journey back to power in the House amidst significant Republican vulnerabilities. As the midterms approach, they face more than a dozen contentious primaries that highlight the party's internal 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Congress Races Against Time to Secure Health Care Subsidies as Trump Wavers
Congress reconvened on Monday, embarking on a crucial December sprint to resolve the fate of expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. These subsidies are pivotal in preventing significant health insurance premium increases for mill 👉 Full story
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December 1, 2025
Trump Confronts Unprecedented Nominee Withdrawals in Second Term
On the surface, President Donald Trump’s second-term personnel operation appears robust, with over 300 civilian nominees confirmed since January. However, a deeper look reveals a series of unprecedented challenges marring this apparent 👉 Full story
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November 28, 2025
Deep Divide Among Trump Voters Signaling GOP Challenges for 2028
As President Donald Trump navigates the turbulent waters of his second term, the unity of his electoral base, famously donned in red MAGA caps, is beginning to show signs of fracturing. This emerging split among his supporters poses a s 👉 Full story
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November 28, 2025
New York's Blue Surge: From City Streets to Rural Routes, Democrats Dominate Elections
ALBANY, New York — The wave of Democratic victories in New York’s recent elections has extended far beyond the anticipated urban strongholds, signaling a significant political shift that could reshape the state’s political landscape as 👉 Full story
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November 28, 2025
Artists with a Pen: This Week's Political Cartoons Stir Up Commentary and Controversy
\n\nEvery week, the nation's cartoonists dive headfirst into the swirling currents of politics, emerging with their pens dripping satire and scrutiny. Edited by the renowned Matt Wuerker, this week's selection from the Toonosphere showc 👉 Full story
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November 27, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson to Consult Indiana Republicans on Redistricting Strategy
Speaker Mike Johnson is set to engage in a critical conference call with Indiana House Republicans this weekend, a move that marks a significant step in his involvement with the state's congressional redistricting efforts. This comes ju 👉 Full story
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November 26, 2025
White House Seeks Expanded Drone Disruption Powers Ahead of Major Sporting Events
In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games, the White House is urging Congress to grant expanded authority to disable or destroy unmanned aerial drones that could threaten large public gatherings. This legislative 👉 Full story
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November 26, 2025
Trump's Attacks on Democrats Could Amplify Their Profiles and Backfire Politically
Donald Trump's recent onslaught against six Democrats who encouraged military personnel to disregard unlawful orders has inadvertently enhanced their public profiles, potentially backfiring on his own political ambitions. These Democrat 👉 Full story
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November 26, 2025
Divided Front: GOP Lawmakers Clash Over Banning Chinese-Made Drones Amid Business Concerns
In the bustling corridors of Capitol Hill, a significant rift among Republican lawmakers is emerging over proposed restrictions on DJI, a leading drone manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China. While some GOP members advocate for stringent 👉 Full story
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November 26, 2025
House Oversight Chair Comer Expresses Doubts About Epstein Investigation's Impact
Without the probing efforts of James Comer and his House Oversight Committee, the public may have remained in the dark about the "birthday book" and over 20,000 documents revealing Jeffrey Epstein's connections with influential figures, 👉 Full story
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November 25, 2025
Stalemate in Washington: Abortion Restrictions Complicate White House Health Care Proposal
The White House's health care proposal is in peril as Republican lawmakers push for the inclusion of stringent abortion restrictions, a demand that has left the administration's strategy under intense scrutiny and Capitol Hill in a stat 👉 Full story
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November 25, 2025
Congressional Democrats Allege FBI Harassment After Anti-Trump Video
Several Democratic members of Congress have raised concerns about potential FBI investigations targeting them following their participation in a video critical of former President Donald Trump. The video, which was designed to remind mi 👉 Full story
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November 25, 2025
Democrats Launch Major Midterm Campaign to Broaden Voter Base
Democrats are channeling the momentum from recent electoral victories into a substantial financial effort aimed at broadening their political coalition ahead of next year's midterm elections. The Democratic Congressional a href="https:/ 👉 Full story
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November 24, 2025
Trump's Health Care Plan Stalls Amid GOP Concerns and Abortion Debate
Donald Trump's anticipated health care proposal is on hold as Republican pushback intensifies, particularly around potential new abortion restrictions. Initially scheduled for Monday, the unveiling has been postponed without a clear tim 👉 Full story
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November 24, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Declines to Endorse in Race to Fill Her Congressional Seat
In a move that sidesteps potential intra-party conflict, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced that she will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming special election intended to fill her soon-to-be-vacated seat in Georgi 👉 Full story
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November 24, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces a Surge in Discharge Petitions, Shifting Legislative Dynamics
Over the past two years, an old legislative tool has seen new life in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging the traditional balance of power under the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson. This tool, known as the discharge petiti 👉 Full story
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November 23, 2025
Trump Administration Proposes Limited Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Congressional Divide
In an unexpected move, the White House is set to propose a two-year extension of critical Obamacare subsidies, which are slated to expire at the end of next month. According to sources familiar with the matter, the proposal will also in 👉 Full story
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November 23, 2025
Crockett Criticizes Greene’s Resignation, Says She Couldn't 'Take the Heat' from Trump
Rep. Jasmine Crockett expressed a stark lack of empathy for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who recently announced her resignation from Congress amid tensions with former President Donald Trump. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the U 👉 Full story
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November 23, 2025
North Carolina Republicans Express Concern Over Trump's Immigration Raids Impacting Voter Sentiment
Some Republican leaders in North Carolina are voicing concerns that President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement may alienate voters in the crucial battleground state. Despite the administration's claims of targeting dan 👉 Full story
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November 22, 2025
Trump’s Surprising Embrace of Mamdani and the Fallout Within MAGA
Donald Trump, a figure synonymous with the MAGA movement’s direction, has stunned his base by warmly embracing incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, previously painted as a socialist threat by numerous Republicans. This unexpected shift co 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene Steps Down from Congress Following Rift with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her staunch support of former President Donald Trump and her prominence within the MAGA movement, has announced her resignation from Congress. The decision follows a heated public dispute with Trum 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Bipartisan Push in House to Enact Russian Sanctions Amid Trump's Ukraine Peace Efforts
In a striking display of bipartisan unity, a group of pro-Ukraine lawmakers is gearing up to enforce severe sanctions on Russia. This movement comes as President Donald Trump accelerates his efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukrain 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
House Democrats Invest $1 Million in Tennessee Special Election Amid High Political Stakes
House Democrats are making a bold move in Tennessee, injecting $1 million into a special election for a congressional seat that has traditionally been a Republican stronghold. This significant financial commitment to state Rep. Aftyn Be 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Congressional Epstein Investigation, Chair Comer Reveals
Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking charges linked to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case, has chosen to plead the Fifth Amendment in the House Oversight Committee's ongoing investigation int 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
House GOP Centrist Spearheads New Health Care Legislation in Bid to Unite Party and Appeal to Trump
In a strategic move to bridge divides within the Republican party and potentially secure former President Donald Trump's endorsement, Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) is at the forefront of crafting a new health care bill. As co 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan Seeks Bank Records in Investigation of Jack Smith's Trump Probes
In a bold move that intensifies the scrutiny of the Justice Department's actions under the Biden administration, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a request to several major banks for documents and communications linked to 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Congressional Clash: Davidson Criticizes Graham Over Selective Legal Shield in Data Privacy Scandal
Rep. Warren Davidson sharply criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham on Friday for supporting a contentious provision that exclusively empowers senators to sue the federal government for unauthorized access to their electronic data. This privile 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
House Condemns 'Horrors of Socialism' as Trump Prepares for Meeting with Socialist Mayor Mamdani
In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives voted 285-98 on Friday morning to pass a resolution denouncing the “horrors of socialism.” This vote comes just hours before President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet wit 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
RFK Jr.’s Supporters Revive "We The People Party" Eyeing 2028 Presidential Run
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s backers are not just reminiscing about his past political aspirations; they are actively preparing for his potential future ones. His supporters have breathed new life into the We The People Party, a political pl 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Capitol Turmoil: Bipartisan Efforts to Curb "Censure Wars" Amidst Political Clashes
After a lengthy seven-week recess, the return to Capitol Hill was expected to be a time of focused legislative action, with Speaker Mike Johnson expressing optimism about tackling pressing issues such as government funding and the escal 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Spearheads Transformative Changes and Peace Talks Amid Ukraine Conflict
Dan Driscoll, who became the youngest ever U.S. Army Secretary at 38 earlier this year, is swiftly making his mark both domestically and on the international stage. This week, he participated as the highest-ranking official from the Tru 👉 Full story
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November 21, 2025
Ink and Insight: A Weekly Peek into Political Cartooning
Every week, the sharp pens and sharper wits of America’s political cartoonists sketch the pulse of the nation. From the comical to the controversial, these artists distill complex political moments into single, powerful images that reso 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Cash-Strapped DNC Embraces Bold $15 Million Loan Strategy to Boost Election Campaigns
In a strategic move to fortify its position ahead of crucial midterm elections, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has secured $15 million in loans, a recent Federal Election Commission filing revealed on Thursday. This financial m 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
In Memoriam: Dick Cheney and a Reflection on the State of U.S. Politics
It was just another Thursday in Washington. Amidst controversy and chaos, a diverse group of mourners gathered at the National Cathedral to remember Dick Cheney: Anthony Fauci, Rachel Maddow, Ken Mehlman, and James Carville among them.

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November 20, 2025
Obama Rallies Freshman Democrats, Advocates Battling Cynicism as Key to Success
Former President Barack Obama, playing the role of mentor to a new generation of Democrats, gathered nearly three dozen freshman House Democrats at an event in Capitol Hill, emphasizing the critical fight against cynicism in politics. T 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Decades Later, Cornel West Reflects on Irony and Justice in Larry Summers' Fall from Grace
In a tale that twists with irony and poetic justice, Cornel West is witnessing the unraveling of Larry Summers, the very man who once orchestrated his departure from Harvard. The spotlight has swung back to Summers following a scandal t 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune Proposes Amendment to Controversial Phone Records Payout Provision
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has offered to amend a contentious provision that was recently added to a government funding package. The original language potentially allowed Republican senators to receive substantial financial compe 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
House in Turmoil: Lawmakers Grapple with Censure Battles Amid Calls for Reform
As the U.S. House of Representatives reconvened after a lengthy recess, Speaker Mike Johnson's vision of a productive legislative session quickly descended into a flurry of personal attacks and censure votes, raising serious concerns ab 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson Stands by Trump's Call for 'Sedition' Charges Against Democrats
In a controversial defense, Speaker Mike Johnson supported former President Donald Trump’s accusations of "sedition" against certain Democratic lawmakers on Thursday. Trump had intensified the political climate by suggesting that these 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Trump Accuses Democratic Lawmakers of Sedition, Calls for Trials Amid National Guard Controversy
In a series of fiery posts on Truth Social, President Donald Trump has called for the arrest and trial of six Democratic lawmakers following their video appeal to U.S. service members and intelligence community professionals. The video 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Florida Congresswoman Steps Down from Committee Role Amid Indictment
Indicted Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has decided to relinquish her leadership role on a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. This move, confirmed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' office, comes 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Capitol Health Care Talks: A Tug-of-War Over Obamacare Subsidies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
As the Senate adjourns for Thanksgiving without a bipartisan agreement on the expiring Obamacare subsidies, the future of U.S. health care hangs in the balance. A busy week of discussions across Capitol Hill has illuminated the possible 👉 Full story
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November 20, 2025
Capitol Rift: GOP Leaders Thune and Johnson Navigate Tense Political Waters
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, two key figures in the Republican leadership, have found themselves at odds this week, marking a rare split in their otherwise cooperative relationship since taking their leade 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
House Unanimously Votes to Repeal Controversial Data Seizure Payout Provision
In a rare moment of complete unity, the House of Representatives delivered a resounding rebuke to Senate Majority Leader John Thune by voting 426-0 to repeal a contentious provision from last week's government funding bill. This provisi 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation into Rep. Cory Mills Amidst Serious Allegations
The House Ethics Committee has initiated a formal investigation into Representative Cory Mills following a slew of accusations against the Florida Republican. This development came hours before a scheduled House vote on whether to censu 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Congress Gears Up for Russia Sanctions Bill with Trump's Endorsement
Lawmakers in Washington are setting the stage for a significant legislative push to impose new sanctions on Russia, buoyed by the unexpected support of President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader John Thune revealed that the Presiden 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Tensions Rise as Rep. Mace Moves to Censure Fellow Republican Cory Mills
In a remarkable display of intraparty conflict, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has taken significant action against her own party member, Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), by pushing forward a measure to censure him and strip him of his committee ass 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Bipartisan Push in Congress to Ban Stock Trading Gains Momentum Amid Republican Pressure
Two House Republicans, Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee, have publicly committed to intensifying pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders to forward a bill that 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Treasury Secretary Bessent Evaluates GOP Economic Strategy Ahead of 2026 Midterms
On a brisk Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with a coterie of House Republicans to dissect the potential electoral repercussions of the GOP's recent tax and trade policies as the 2026 midterm elections loom. The private d 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Delegate Plaskett Defends Communications with Epstein Amidst Congressional Debate
In a firm stance during a CNN interview on "The Situation Room," Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett held her ground regarding her previous communications with Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy surfaced during a 2019 House Oversight 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan Refers Former Special Counsel Aide to DOJ for Obstruction
In a significant escalation in the scrutiny of former special counsel Jack Smith's team, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has referred Thomas Windom, a former senior aide to Smith, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for pote 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Senate Approves Bill to Unveil Epstein Case Details, Awaits Trump's Signature
In a significant move, the Senate has passed a bill mandating the Justice Department to disclose extensive information regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in 2019. This leg 👉 Full story
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November 19, 2025
Democrats Eye Opportunity as Trump’s Popularity Wanes Among Latinos
Democrats are gearing up to win back Latino voters, a crucial demographic that showed dwindling support for the party last year. However, the challenge remains to craft a campaign message that transcends 👉 Full story