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Justices Kagan and Barrett Ask Congress for Millions More in Security Money in First Testimony Since 2019

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before House appropriators on the Supreme Court FY2027 budget, seeking a $14.6 million increase for Supreme Court Police - the first justice testimony to Congress since 2019.

51d ago

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Michigan Democrats Introduce Bills to Strip Corporations and LLCs of Power to Spend Money on State Elections

Rep. Betsy Coffia and Sen. Sean McCann introduced a package of bills that would bar corporations, nonprofits and LLCs from spending money on Michigan elections - using the state's chartering power to go around Citizens United.

51d ago

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Reagan-Appointed Judge Orders Patrick Byrne to Pay Hunter Biden $1.7 Million After He Refused to Defend His $800M Iran Bribery Claim

U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson awarded Hunter Biden $1.7 million in punitive damages against Patrick Byrne by default judgment after Byrne ignored court orders and obstructed discovery rather than defend his $800 million Iran bribery claim.

51d ago

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The House Voted 420-0 to Release the Names of Every Lawmaker Whose Misconduct Settlement Taxpayers Paid For

The House adopted H.Res. 1399 by a vote of 420-0, ordering a consolidated list of every member whose misconduct settlement was paid with taxpayer money within 60 days. No names have been released yet.

54d ago

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House Votes 420-0 to Unmask Every Lawmaker Whose Misconduct Settlement Was Paid With Taxpayer Money

The House unanimously adopted H.Res. 1399, forcing disclosure within 60 days of every member whose s*xual harassment or abuse settlement was paid with public money. The names are not out yet - the clock is running.

54d ago

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Trump-Appointed Judge Vacates Proud Boys January 6 Convictions at the Justice Department’s Request

A Trump-appointed federal judge vacated the January 6 convictions of four Proud Boys members after Trump’s own Justice Department moved to dismiss the case, writing that he had no authority to refuse and that no one should mistake his order for agreement.

54d ago

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Two Michigan Democrats Introduce Bills to Strip Corporations and LLCs of the Power to Spend Money on State Elections

Rep. Betsy Coffia and Sen. Sean McCann introduced a package of bills and joint resolutions that would deny corporations, nonprofits and LLCs any power to spend money on Michigan elections - a state-chartering workaround to Citizens United. Introduced, not passed.

54d ago

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Five Impeachment Resolutions Against Trump Have Been Filed In The House — And None Have Gotten A Vote

Five impeachment resolutions against President Trump have been introduced in the 119th Congress, including a 13-article resolution from Rep. John Larson. All were referred to committee. None has been scheduled for a floor vote.

54d ago

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Trump Refused to Sign It — The Largest Housing Affordability Bill in Decades Just Became Law Anyway at Midnight

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law automatically at midnight July 11 after President Trump refused to sign it but did not veto it, following 358-32 and 85-5 votes in Congress.

54d ago

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Canada, France, and South Korea Now All Ban Corporate Money From Their National Elections — Should America Do the Same?

Canada, France, and South Korea all ban direct corporate contributions in national elections. The comparison is fueling debate over whether America should do the same.

54d ago

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There Is Now a Bill in Congress to Make It Illegal for a President to Pocket Cash From the People He Pardons

Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats unveiled a bill that would bar the President from accepting payments from pardon recipients — including through presidentially owned businesses — and require disclosure to Congress.

54d ago

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Five Impeachment Resolutions Have Now Been Filed Against Trump in the 119th Congress

At least five impeachment resolutions have been filed against President Trump in the 119th Congress, including a 13-article resolution in April 2026. None has passed.

54d ago