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globalnews.capolitics12 hrs ago
U.S. Senator Plans Bill to Sanction Canada Over Wildfire Smoke
Sen. Bernie Moreno announced Thursday he will introduce legislation next week to sanction Canada and its officials. Four House Republicans sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening direct U.S. action on cross-border fuel reduction.
abcnews.go.compolitics9 hrs agoUpdated
Senate Ethics Committee Declines to Investigate Senator's Two Consensual Relationships
A new report says Sen. Ruben Gallego had consensual relationships with two House aides while unmarried. Gallego called the reporting gossip and declined further comment.
dnaindia.combusiness1 day ago
Oil prices surge amid U.S.-Iran fighting, pushing up U.S. gasoline costs
Oil prices have risen sharply due to renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran, increasing gasoline costs for American consumers. Major energy firms recorded billions in windfall profits in early 2026, prompting renewed calls for taxes on excess earnings.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
California Representative Declines to Endorse October 7 Attacks in Interview
A member of Congress from California declined to endorse the October 7, 2023 attacks during an interview. The exchange occurred days after the representative visited the West Bank.
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Rep. Nancy Mace to Introduce Bill Barring Entry from 39 Countries
The Third World Immigration Moratorium Act would block entry from listed nations in the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa plus Palestinian Authority documents. It follows the Trump administration's 2025 travel ban expansions after two attacks by visa overstays.
pravdareport.combusiness1 day ago
Senators Introduce Russia Sanctions Bill With 100 Percent Tariffs on Top Oil Buyers
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 on July 14. The measure replaces an earlier 500 percent tariff proposal with tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
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nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Senate Minority Leader appears to break wind during floor speech
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared to break wind during a speech criticizing President Trump on the Senate floor. The incident was captured on C-SPAN and shared widely online.
benzinga.comfinance17 hrs agoUpdated
T. Rowe Price Launches First Actively Managed Multi-Token Spot Crypto ETP
T. Rowe Price launched a $1.9 trillion actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETP. Bitcoin accounts for 40.75 percent of the fund holdings.
finance2 days ago
U.S. Senators Release Updated Russia Sanctions Bill Text
The bill reduces proposed tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas and adds waiver authority for the president. It also creates exceptions for countries that import limited volumes of Russian natural gas.
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Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
President Trump urges voters not to support Texas lawmaker in House race
President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday evening asking Texans not to back Rep. Henry Cuellar in his reelection bid. The president cited the Democratic lawmaker's policy positions and endorsed his opponent.
nypost.compolitics2 days ago
Representative Cori Bush says she will seek rematch against AIPAC-backed opponent
Representative Cori Bush stated during a virtual rally that she plans to defeat the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC in her upcoming congressional primary. The announcement comes ahead of her August primary contest.
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vox.comworld3 days ago
Lawmaker Plans to Resubmit Amendment Stripping U.S.-Israel Defense Provision from NDAA
A House member will again seek to remove a section from the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would expand military technology cooperation between the United States and Israel. The House Rules Committee previously declined to allow a vote on the amendment.
The Guardianpolitics3 days ago
Senate Republicans Return to Capitol for Voting Bill, Committee Vacancies
Republican lawmakers return to Washington this week with a list of unfinished legislation and two Senate vacancies after the death of a committee chair. Democrats are positioning to highlight the delays ahead of the November midterms.
sbs.com.aupolitics4 days ago
U.S. congressman accuses Israeli military of lying about West Bank detention
California Democrat Ro Khanna said Israeli soldiers and settlers detained his convoy for about 20 minutes in the South Hebron hills. Israel's U.S. ambassador called the visit a political stunt timed to shift attention from Khanna's earlier support for another candidate.
foxnews.compolitics4 days ago
CNN Images Show Iran Recovering Nuclear Materials After Strikes
CNN obtained exclusive images on July 12, 2026, showing signs that Iran may be rebuilding suspected nuclear facilities. Congressman Jim Himes discussed the images in an interview on the network's State of the Union program.
axios.compolitics5 days ago
Senators Reach Deal With White House on Russian Sanctions Bill
Senators reached an agreement with the White House on a version of a Russian sanctions bill. The package would give the president additional tools to help end the war in Ukraine. The lead sponsor plans to seek floor time from both parties upon returning to Washington.
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Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
House Veterans Package Delayed by Republican Standoff Over SAVE America Act
A veterans benefits package combining roughly 60 bills faces further delay after a procedural vote failed last month. The bill would expand community care access and increase benefits for combat-wounded veterans, caregivers, and Gold Star families.
nypost.comworld6 days ago
New Video Shows Kentucky Senator Loaded Into Ambulance After Cardiac Arrest Call
Footage and a neighbor account detail emergency responders transporting a person on a stretcher from the senator's Washington residence on June 14. EMS audio recorded an unconscious patient with CPR in progress. The senator's office has said he is recovering.
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alternet.orgpolitics10 days agoUpdated
Republican Lawmakers Reject White Nationalist Ideology, Defend March Rights
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged the House Oversight Committee to investigate Patriot Front following its July 4 march in Washington. Several Republican lawmakers condemned the group while defending its right to demonstrate.
thenation.compolitics10 days ago
President Trump says administration developing adult retirement accounts modeled on Australia
President Trump said Monday his administration is preparing a retirement savings plan for adults modeled on Australia's system. He stated the accounts would be discussed with Congress for possible implementation.
Yonhapworld13 days ago
South Korean ruling party expresses regret over U.S. House report on Coupang
The ruling party said a congressional report distorted government actions toward Coupang and other U.S. firms. Officials also urged the company to address its data breach rather than shift focus to regulators.
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President Proposes Ending Filibuster at Mount Rushmore Event
The president addressed a crowd in the Black Hills and called for Congress to end the filibuster so the Save America Act can pass. He also spoke about loyalty to the United States and upcoming events on the National Mall.
pewresearch.orgpolitics13 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America Back Candidates Who Defeat Two House Incumbents
The group supported primary challengers who defeated two sitting Democratic House members and won one open-seat race within a span of roughly ten days. The organization has outlined policy priorities focused on economic redistribution and expanded social programs.
Euronewsworld13 days ago
U.S. lawmakers urge European Commission to keep methane rules
Five U.S. lawmakers sent a letter on 1 July urging the European Commission to maintain its methane emissions rules. The letter cites investor concerns and energy security benefits.
cnbc.compolitics15 days ago
Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing Over Senate Dispute With Johnson
President Trump scrapped a planned signing ceremony for bipartisan affordable housing legislation two weeks ago. The move came amid efforts to pass the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
Washington Examinerpolitics15 days agoUpdated
Tucker Carlson Says He Will Help Build a Third Party
The former Fox News host announced plans to form a new political party after leaving the Republican Party last month. He cited U.S. foreign policy and domestic priorities as reasons for seeking an alternative to the two major parties.
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cnbc.compolitics16 days ago
President Trump prioritizes SAVE America Act over other legislation
President Trump continues to push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass Congress. The effort has delayed action on other bills, including a housing measure that had been scheduled for a signing ceremony.
washingtonpost.comfinance16 days ago
House Republicans Block Defense Bill Rule Over SAVE Act Demand
Hardline members defeated a procedural rule 224-198, halting progress on the annual defense authorization measure. Leadership must now decide whether to revise the bill or seek another path forward.
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politics16 days ago
Senate Republicans Form Anti-Fraud Task Force to Review Federal Programs
Nine Senate Republicans have created a task force to examine fraud, waste and abuse across federal programs. The effort is intended to align with separate administration actions that have identified billions in questioned spending.
Timepolitics16 days agoUpdated
Senator Gallego Billed Luxury Family Trips to Campaign Accounts, DOJ Opens Review
The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego for possible campaign-finance violations tied to luxury travel and family expenses. Gallego’s office called the inquiry political retaliation and noted that a Senate ethics panel already dismissed related…
The New Yorkerpolitics16 days agoUpdated
Democratic Primary Challengers Defeat Incumbents in Four New York Congressional Districts
Voters in four New York congressional districts selected new Democratic nominees on primary day. The outcomes reflected divisions over U.S.-Israel policy and local political alignments.
Fox Newspolitics17 days ago
Democratic Socialists win New York House primaries, ousting two incumbents
Democratic Socialists of America candidates defeated Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman in New York Democratic primaries last week. Moderate Democrats expressed concern over the results while Republicans said they plan to highlight the victories in the midterms.
abcnews.go.compolitics17 days ago
House Republican Introduces Bill to Repeal 17th Amendment
Representative Keith Self introduced legislation ending direct election of U.S. senators by state legislatures. The bill has eight cosponsors and arises amid House-Senate Republican tensions over the SAVE Act. Repeal requires two-thirds majorities in Congress and three-fourths of…
cnbc.compolitics17 days ago
Clarence Thomas Seen on Capitol Hill with Police Escort as Court Nears Final Opinions
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was seen walking through the House side of the Capitol on Monday. He declined to identify anyone he met and the court is scheduled to release its last opinions of the term on Tuesday.
politics19 days ago
House Minority Leader Congratulates Democratic Nominees
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries congratulated Democratic nominees in New York on Saturday, including three candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. The move drew criticism from the Republican Jewish Coalition and other observers.
thehindu.comworld19 days ago
Model Estimates $525 Billion U.S. State Losses if South Korea Adopts Online Platform Rules
A Competere Foundation model projects $525 billion in reduced economic activity across U.S. states over ten years if South Korea enacts the Online Platform Fairness Act. The legislation would expand authority of the Korea Fair Trade Commission over certain transactions involving…
Newsweekworld20 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner Conley to Face Lawler in New York 17th District Race
Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. She will face Republican Representative Mike Lawler in November.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics20 days ago
Former representative declines to commit to voting for House Democratic leader as speaker
Former Rep. Cori Bush said she would not commit to supporting the current House Democratic leader for speaker if she regains her seat. She stated her focus remains on securing resources for her district.
The Hillworld21 days ago
Democratic Senator Calls for New Party Leadership After 2024 Losses
Sen. Elissa Slotkin said the Democratic Party needs new leadership in both chambers of Congress. She stated the party has not recovered from its 2024 election losses and must simplify its messaging.
thenextweb.comai22 days ago
Anthropic Letter to Senators Describes 29 Million Queries from Accounts Linked to Alibaba
Anthropic sent a June 10 letter to U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren stating that operators linked to Alibaba created thousands of fraudulent accounts and conducted nearly 29 million exchanges with its Claude AI model between April and June. The letter described the ac…
Washington Examinerpolitics22 days ago
Speaker Predicts Republican Control of Congress and White House Through 2030
The Speaker of the House said Wednesday that Republicans will retain majorities in the House and Senate and win the White House in 2026, 2028, and 2030. The comments followed primary wins by several candidates in New York City the previous day.
foxnews.compolitics22 days ago
Trump comments on socialist wins in three NYC primaries
President Trump posted on Truth Social that socialist candidates who won three New York City congressional primaries will lead states to decline. The candidates defeated Democratic incumbents in deep-blue districts and now face no major opposition in November.
nbcnews.compolitics22 days ago
Trump Meets Senate Republicans to Address Legislative Priorities
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Senate Republicans on June 24, 2026, to discuss stalled confirmations and expiring surveillance authority. The session follows weeks of friction over scheduling and legislative sequencing.
upi.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Trump Presses Senate Republicans on Voter ID, Citizenship Verification
President Trump met Senate Republicans at the Capitol on Wednesday and described the party as well-unified. The session followed his decision to drop a bipartisan housing bill and drew rebukes over his handling of the war in Iran.
Newsweekpolitics23 days ago
Trump Meets Senate Republicans on Iran Deal and FISA Renewal
President Trump will meet Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill Wednesday to discuss stalled legislation and policy disagreements. The session follows weeks of friction over an Iran agreement, surveillance powers, and voting legislation.
Newsweekscience24 days ago
Kentucky Senator Will Miss Senate Votes This Week
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was admitted to an undisclosed hospital on June 14, 2026. His office said he will not vote this week but continues working with staff on Senate and state matters.
The Hillpolitics25 days ago
Cornyn Ties Vote on Immigration Spending Bill to Release of Approved Border Funds
A Texas Republican senator delayed his support for a $70 billion immigration spending bill until the administration agreed to release more than $10 billion in previously approved border security reimbursements. The four-term incumbent also set conditions on his vote for an attorn…
newser.compolitics25 days ago
House Republican says Iran deal includes concessions and performance conditions
Rep. Buddy Carter stated the memorandum of understanding signed last week contains concessions but ties rewards to Iranian compliance. The agreement outlines reconstruction funding, a Lebanon ceasefire, and sanctions relief. Sen. Lindsey Graham said he expects the deal to fail.
abcnews.go.compolitics25 days ago
Senate Republicans Seek Extended Debate on SAVE America Act After Falling Short of 60 Votes
Sen. Mike Lee said Republicans are 10 votes short of cloture and urged extended debate to pass the bill. The measure has stalled after House passage in February.
680news.compolitics25 days ago
Democratic Primary to Replace Rep. Jerry Nadler Ends Tuesday in New York
Eight candidates are competing in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The race follows Rep. Jerry Nadler’s September 2025 announcement that he would not seek reelection after 34 years in Congress.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics25 days ago
President Trump Links FISA Reauthorization to SAVE America Act
President Trump stated he will not approve FISA Section 702 reauthorization without the SAVE America Act. The bill remains stalled in the Senate due to a Democratic filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the president makes his own decisions.
foxnews.compolitics26 days ago
Sen. Chris Van Hollen Says He Is Exploring 2028 Presidential Run
The Maryland Democrat told the On NOTUS podcast he visited New Hampshire and is “kicking the tires” on a campaign. He criticized operating from within Congress and called for dramatic change.
abcnews.go.compolitics26 days ago
Four Democrats compete in New York primary to replace Representative Jerry Nadler
Early voting began June 13 in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The contest features state representatives Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, along with Jack Schlossberg and George Conway.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days agoUpdated
State Auditor Matt Dunlap Wins Maine Democratic Primary for 2nd District
Matt Dunlap defeated the party-backed candidate in the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd District. He will face former Governor Paul LePage in November after Rep. Jared Golden retires.
abcnews.go.compolitics27 days ago
Trump Links DNI Nominee Hearing to U.S. Attorney Confirmation and FISA Renewal
President Trump posted on Truth Social before 4 a.m. ET Wednesday that he was canceling Jay Clayton's Senate hearing for Director of National Intelligence and would not move the nomination forward until Jamie McDonald is confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New…
Los Angeles Timespolitics27 days ago
Senate Republicans criticize president over nominee delay and Iran deal
Republican senators publicly criticized the president this week after he postponed a nominee's confirmation hearing and reached an agreement on Iran. The tensions mark a shift from last year's cooperation on spending and tax legislation.
thequint.comworld27 days ago
Book Details 2023 House Speaker Vote Confrontation
A new book describes a physical confrontation on the House floor during the 15-round speaker election in January 2023. The account comes from an aide who worked for the eventual speaker.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics28 days ago
Senate NDAA Requires Reports on OPCON Transfer to South Korea and Bars Troop Cuts Below 28,500
The bill mandates Pentagon assessments every 90 days through 2030 and bars troop reductions below 28,500. It advances after an 18-9 committee vote last week.
dailywire.compolitics28 days ago
Cook Political Report Shifts Seven House Races Toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved seven Republican-held districts into more competitive categories on Thursday. Democrats need four net gains to win House control or three to tie the current 218-212 margin.
The Hillpolitics28 days ago
Cook Political Report shifts seven House races toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved seven House races toward Democrats on Thursday. Six of the seats are currently held by Republicans and one by a Democrat.