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Fauci faces lifetime ban from federal government work under new bill following explosive hearing

Rep. Rich McCormick's bill could ban Anthony Fauci from federal employment after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times before Rand Paul.

Internet erupts over report that Platner’s replacement in key Senate race fathered children with second cousin

Troy Jackson, who replaced Graham Platner on the Maine ballot, fathered two children with his second cousin, sparking fierce social media reaction.

Trump blasts Spain migrant surge as ‘catastrophe,’ warns US could face worse if Democrats regain power

President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that similar scenes of migrants flooding into Spain could play out in the U.S. if Democrats gain power.

WATCH: Fauci walks away when pressed on Fifth Amendment, pandemic regrets

Anthony Fauci walked away from questions about pleading the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during Rand Paul's Senate hearing on gain-of-function research.

Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at ‘corrupt’ political foe

Trump dismissed claims that Iranian hackers targeted Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's governor for what he called gross incompetence.

‘How Doggone Stupid Do You Think I Am?’

That’s the title of my new Confirmation Tales post

Trump moves to replace foreign truck drivers with military veterans, calls them ‘Freedom Haulers’

President Trump on Thursday launched the Freedom Hauler initiative for recruiting military veterans to become commercial truck drivers, a follow-up move to the administration's crackdown on illegal immigrant and non-English-speaking truckers.

Federal infectious disease surveillance is hampered by split oversight: Report

The government is poorly equipped to detect emerging infectious diseases across human and animal populations because federal surveillance efforts remain fragmented, according to a new report.

About a third of Democrats identify as democratic socialists: Poll

POLL: About a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Americans now describe themselves as democratic socialists.

Canadian citizen in Florida charged with illegally voting in 7 U.S. elections

A Canadian citizen managed to register to vote and cast ballots in seven U.S. elections, Florida prosecutors charged Thursday.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Tuberville dumps GOP script, Presler’s voter hunt, KBJ’s love story

Tommy Tuberville had enough of his party's spin, tossing the GOP's election-bill talking points straight in the trash. Meanwhile, Scott Presler's volunteers are combing Pennsylvania's voter rolls for noncitizens, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson tells Michelle Obama about the first date with her husband that she nearly walked out on.

Trump floats pulling Blanche’s nomination as Cornyn, Tillis hold out

President Trump said Wednesday he could withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general and wait until next year to try again, after some Republican holdouts have departed the Senate.

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins describes what it’s like reporting on Trump’s presidency

CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins told Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" that President Trump has little tolerance for reporters who challenge him directly.

Trump mobilizes terrorist court to try to deport Afghan mother tied to Election Day plot

The Trump administration has brought the first case in the U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court, seeking to oust an Afghan woman who prosecutors say supported her son's ISIS-inspired plot to kill people on Election Day in 2024.

Sanders, Grassley team up to penalize Pentagon for failing audits

A bipartisan duo is pushing a bill to impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent audit after its eighth straight review could not account for trillions of dollars.

Senate panel punting on broader AI legislation as it takes up kids online safety bills

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is postponing plans to take up a series of AI bills until after the summer recess but is proceeding with a markup of kids online safety bills next week.

Federal judge blocks DOJ access to NJ voter rolls amid statewide controversy

District Judge Zahid Quraishi blocked the Justice Department from accessing New Jersey's unredacted voter registration list, citing privacy concerns.

War powers resolution fails as Senate Republicans stand by Trump on Iran

Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution as munitions dwindle and Sen. Bill Cassidy draws a hard line on ground troops in Iran.

Florida AG threatens Fauci investigation after Senate hearing

James Uthmeier says his office is launching a Florida investigation into Anthony Fauci after the former NIAID director invoked the Fifth Amendment.

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