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House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row
The cancellation comes just after four GOP senators joined Democrats to pass a Senate war powers resolution.
Despite Trump’s Oil Blockade, Quiet Resistance of Daily Life Continues in Cuba
People who have withstood 64 years of economic blockade won’t simply raise a white flag at the latest sign of adversity.
VA Dems Are Frustrated With Spanberger’s Veto of Legislation Reining in ICE
The governor's vetoes of legislation on marijuana, higher ed, and other reforms have also upset Democratic lawmakers.
Trump Proposes Resettling More White South Africans and Blocking Other Refugees
The US president's claims that Afrikaners face racial persecution and genocide have been repeatedly disproven.
Bipartisan Opposition Grows Against Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund
Trump's slush fund has “glaring constitutional defects,” said Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland.
Tobacco Company Gave $5M to Trump PAC Days Before FDA OK’d Flavored Vapes
A recently filed financial report shows Reynolds Americans donated to the super PAC MAGA Inc. in April.
Tennessee Man Jailed for Sharing Charlie Kirk Meme Receives $835K Settlement
Larry Bushart missed the birth of his granddaughter and lost his job as a result of his 37 days in jail.
Trump Demands Firing of Parliamentarian Over Disagreement on Ballroom Funding
Elizabeth MacDonough has served as Senate parliamentarian since 2012, presiding over Democratic and Republican terms.
As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts
At least 9 states have considered bills to curb local control of data centers and AI over the last 2 years.
Trump-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race
Trump's endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, won the primary race by more than 10 points.