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House GOP Readies for Second Round of Mayorkas Impeachment Vote
Even if the House successfully impeaches Mayorkas, the Senate is unlikely to remove him from being head of DHS.

Budget Deal Ensures Bombs Will Keep Dropping While Fewer Human Needs Are Met
All of that military funding comes at the direct cost of funding social programs and climate programs.

Senate Passes $886 Billion Military Bill That Extends Mass Spying Authorization
The Congressional Progressive Caucus leadership is calling for a “no” vote as the measure heads to the House.

38 Congressional Lawmakers Won’t Seek Reelection in 2024
“Washington, D.C., is broken; it is hard to get anything done,” one lawmaker said, citing the House speakership fiasco.

Gallego Is Ahead of Lake, Sinema in New Poll on Arizona Senate Race
The seat is necessary for Democrats to retain control of the U.S. Senate beyond 2024.

Republican Senator Says He’d Bite Teamster President in Fight
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had to stop Sen. Markwayne Mullin from attacking a witness on Tuesday.

Warren Chastises GOP Over Bill to Allow Schools to Bar LGBTQ Kids From Lunches
“This is not a complex issue,” Warren said, blasting Republicans for proposing a change to existing LGBTQ protections.

Trump Ally and Election Denier Kari Lake Launches 2024 GOP Senate Bid in Arizona
She enters what could be a true toss-up race against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. Ruben Gallego.

Mitt Romney Announces He Won’t Seek Another Term in the Senate
“It’s time for a new generation of leaders,” Romney, 76, said in a message announcing his impending retirement.

GOP Congress Members Are Calling for McConnell to Resign After Second Freeze Up
Amid growing GOP infighting, Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called McConnell unfit for office.