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Now Three Weeks in the Hospital, Mitch McConnell’s Office Still Won’t Say What’s Wrong

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted June 14, and his office still hasn't disclosed a cause, diagnosis, or timeline for his return.

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DOJ Threatens Criminal Charges Against Election Officials in All 50 States Over Noncitizen Voting

The Justice Department warned election officials in all 50 states and D.C. that retaining noncitizens on the rolls could bring criminal charges - despite scant evidence of fraud.

57d ago

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Senator Slotkin Introduces Protect Our Polls Act to Keep Federal Forces Away From the Ballot Box

Sen. Elissa Slotkin introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, which would require congressional approval before a president can send federal forces to polling places.

57d ago

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Raskin Introduces Bill to Ban Presidents From Pocketing Cash From the People They Pardon

Rep. Jamie Raskin, with Reps. Robert Garcia and Joe Morelle, introduced a bill to bar presidents from pocketing cash from the people they pardon or appoint.

57d ago

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U.S. Trademark Office Abandons Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Trademark After Raskin Challenges Its Legality

The federal government filed an express abandonment of its 'Board of Peace' trademark application on July 3, days after Rep. Jamie Raskin questioned its legality under the Lanham Act.

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GOP-Led Congress’s Approval Craters to 10%, Tying an All-Time Low and Falling Far Below Trump’s 42%, Gallup Finds

A new Gallup poll finds approval of the Republican-led Congress has collapsed to 10% - tying an all-time low, with 86% disapproving and just 20% of Republicans on board.

57d ago

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Ossoff Calls for a Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United and End Big Money in Politics

At his Savannah kickoff rally with Keisha Lance Bottoms, Sen. Jon Ossoff called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and end big money in politics.

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GOP Senator Thom Tillis Slams DOJ Double Standard: 10-Year Threat for Alleged Pool Vandals, Pardons for Jan. 6 Attackers

Sen. Thom Tillis ripped the DOJ over a stark double standard: a 10-year prison threat for alleged Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandals while Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police received pardons.

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14 Republicans Join Democrats to Block Mike Johnson’s Defense Bill Vote in Voter-ID Standoff

A bipartisan bloc of 14 Republicans joined Democrats to block the procedural rule to advance the NDAA, stalling the defense bill amid a SAVE Act voter-ID standoff.

57d ago

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House Votes 420-0 To Name Every Lawmaker Who Settled Sexual Misconduct With Taxpayer Money

The House adopted Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution 420-0, ordering officials to name every member whose sexual-misconduct case ended in a taxpayer-funded settlement within 60 days.

58d ago

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Canada, France, and South Korea All Ban Corporate Money in Politics — Should America Do the Same?

Canada, France, and South Korea all ban corporations from donating to political parties and candidates. In the United States, corporate money flows freely. Here's how the systems compare.

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Congress Forced Every Epstein File Into the Open — Should Every Government Page Be Public?

Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act 427 to 1, making it law and forcing the DOJ to release all unclassified Epstein records — no redactions for embarrassment or political sensitivity.

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