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Rep. Edwards files ethics complaint against panel leaders who recommended his censure

Embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards has filed a formal complaint against the top Republican and Democrat on the House Ethics Committee, alleging procedural rules violations and seeking an independent investigation and public apology.

Rep. Beatty asks judge to block Kennedy Center closure

Fresh off a court victory preventing President Trump from slapping his name on the Kennedy Center, Rep. Joyce Beatty asked the judge on Wednesday to head off his plan for a two-year shutdown for renovations.

Fed raises rates by quarter-point to tame inflation, risking Trump’s ire before November election

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time in three years, attempting to control inflation with a move that defied President Trump's wishes and clashed with his upbeat economic message to midterm voters.

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump’s 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump's third surgeon general nominee, was grilled at her confirmation hearing Wednesday about her stance on childhood vaccines, and she voiced her support for immunization even as the administration has moved to make sweeping changes to vaccine guidance.

House bipartisan group floats congressional redistricting changes to stop partisan map wars

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is pushing changes to the congressional mapmaking process to combat partisan gerrymandering and a repeat of this cycle's middecade redistricting wars.

Both parties aiming to lose the off-year elections

This election is a contest to see which party can do its best to lose. Looking forward from mid-September, President Donald Trump’s Republicans seem to be well ahead at this. But the Resistance (or don’t they call themselves that any more?) Democrats are putting up a contest. Second-term presidents tend to make political mistakes by […]

California high-speed rail is paying for nightclub outings for consultants

If you are wondering why the budget for California’s high-speed rail keeps increasing, it’s because the state needs to pay for very important things, such as escape room visits and nightclub outings for project consultants. The inspector general for the high-speed rail project has found that the California High-Speed Rail Authority has violated state contract […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Massie saying Johnson is sending the House home early to prevent Hegseth impeachment

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., says the early adjournment by Speaker Johnson blocked his impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Hawley takes aim at ‘corporate welfare’ after GOP-backed tax break boosted controversial industry

Senate Republican Josh Hawley targets opportunity zone tax breaks that tech giants use to build AI data centers, calling the loophole "corporate welfare."

Trump-backed tax break a windfall for controversial industry — now GOP senator wants ‘corporate welfare’ cut

Senate Republican Josh Hawley targets opportunity zones tax breaks that tech giants use to build AI data centers, calling the loophole "corporate welfare."

‘Out of control’ killings in Spanberger’s Virginia reach ‘insane’ point as migrant charged in stabbing spree

Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces backlash as ICE lodges a detainer on an illegal immigrant charged with murder in a stabbing spree.

Reporter’s Notebook: House control could hinge on whether the old political rules still apply

Trump's mid-30s approval and high gas prices favor Democrats, but redistricting and turnout questions could keep House races razor-tight.

Ex-Dem insider drops bombshell on where Harris ranked in secret poll for Biden replacements

Lindy Li says Democratic internal polling showed Kamala Harris ranked dead last among potential Biden replacements, behind Pete Buttigieg and others.

Russian spies orchestrated $40K murder plot in nation’s capital, US alleges

Five Russian intelligence operatives allegedly offered $40,000 to a U.S.-based recruit to kill a Kremlin critic believed to live in Washington, D.C.

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