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Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson (D-La.) said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
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Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party
The congressman from California said he will continue to caucus with Republicans.
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Schumer Calls on Trump to Release Oil Reserves as Iran War Sends Prices Surging
The Senate minority leader is urging the president to tap the nation’s oil reserve—currently at 415.4 million barrels.
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Trump Reaffirms Support for SAVE Act, Heaping More Pressure on GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the GOP is not unified in passing the bill.
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Rep. Darrell Issa Ends Reelection Bid After California Redistricting
His decision comes four months after his congressional district was redrawn to favor Democrats.
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Trump to Sign Executive Order on College Sports
The president said he saw an urgent need to rein in the unrestricted name, image, and likeness compensation and playing eligibility in college athletics.
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Lawmakers Ask Trump Admin to Blacklist Futurewei as Huawei Subsidiary
Lawmakers said documents Futurewei submitted showed it is the U.S. research and development arm of Huawei, sharing IP and patents with the Chinese tech giant.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
The announcement comes after GOP leadership urged the congressman to abandon his bid, after he admitted to an affair with a former aide who died by suicide.
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What to Know About Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem as DHS Head
The Oklahoma senator will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on March 31, the president said.
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US Ramps Up Drone Warfare, Fires Improved Iranian Weapons Back at Iran
Three men tasked with ramping up American drone capabilities told senators they are making progress but face rapidly evolving challenges.
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Operation Epic Fury Won’t Become ‘Forever War’—Goals Are Limited: Pentagon Official
Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby drew bipartisan heat in a House hearing for not working with Congress in drafting President Trump’s security strategy.
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House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down
The latest vote comes several days into the conflict, which began with Israeli and American strikes on Feb. 28.
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Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson (D-La.) said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
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Rep. Kevin Kiley Leaves Republican Party
The congressman from California said he will continue to caucus with Republicans.
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Schumer Calls on Trump to Release Oil Reserves as Iran War Sends Prices Surging
The Senate minority leader is urging the president to tap the nation’s oil reserve—currently at 415.4 million barrels.
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Trump Reaffirms Support for SAVE Act, Heaping More Pressure on GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the GOP is not unified in passing the bill.
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Rep. Darrell Issa Ends Reelection Bid After California Redistricting
His decision comes four months after his congressional district was redrawn to favor Democrats.
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Trump to Sign Executive Order on College Sports
The president said he saw an urgent need to rein in the unrestricted name, image, and likeness compensation and playing eligibility in college athletics.
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Lawmakers Ask Trump Admin to Blacklist Futurewei as Huawei Subsidiary
Lawmakers said documents Futurewei submitted showed it is the U.S. research and development arm of Huawei, sharing IP and patents with the Chinese tech giant.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
The announcement comes after GOP leadership urged the congressman to abandon his bid, after he admitted to an affair with a former aide who died by suicide.
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What to Know About Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Pick to Replace Noem as DHS Head
The Oklahoma senator will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on March 31, the president said.
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US Ramps Up Drone Warfare, Fires Improved Iranian Weapons Back at Iran
Three men tasked with ramping up American drone capabilities told senators they are making progress but face rapidly evolving challenges.
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Operation Epic Fury Won’t Become ‘Forever War’—Goals Are Limited: Pentagon Official
Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby drew bipartisan heat in a House hearing for not working with Congress in drafting President Trump’s security strategy.
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House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down
The latest vote comes several days into the conflict, which began with Israeli and American strikes on Feb. 28.
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