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Mike Johnson Suggests He’ll Quit Congress If Voters Reject GOP in Midterms
The latest polls show Democrats outperforming Republicans in the midterms by around eight points.
US Congressional Dems Accuse Trump of Trying to Interfere in Brazil’s Elections
In a letter, they demanded that Washington commit to recognizing the certified election results.
Congress Has Not Passed a Farm Bill Since 2018. This Year May Be No Different.
Democrats in the Senate Agriculture Committee have refused to support a farm bill that doesn’t restore SNAP funding.
Democrats Backed by Industry Super PACs Are Writing the Party’s AI Plan
Members of the commission received outsized financial support that seems intended to shape the party’s policy response.
McConnell Returns to US Senate Following 3-Month Paid Absence
Several reports described the senator as “frail,” and his staff restricted journalists from filming his return.
Over 50 Groups Urge Congress to Reject US-Israeli Military Integration Plan
The letter calls on lawmakers to reject the National Defense Authorization Act provision and any similar proposals.
We’re Half a Year Into Trump’s War on Iran. Congress Has Tools to End It.
The clash over whether the US has a functioning constitutional process for starting and ending wars is coming to a head.
House GOP Approves $95B Budget Framework That Pumps More Money Into Iran War
The blueprint also pushes states to adopt restrictions on voting rights as people struggle to afford groceries.
Trump Says Iran War Has Restarted, Potentially Resetting War Powers Clock
Democrats have said they may sue the president if he doesn't adhere to previous War Powers votes.
Democrats Threaten Lawsuit If Trump Tries to “Restart” Iran War
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia believes that the War Powers resolutions passed by Congress are legally binding.