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Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a ‘terrible legacy’

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare   The Big Story Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a “terrible legacy” Senate Health Committee chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday called the Trump administration’s handling of measles outbreaks a “terrible legacy,” as he cited recent deaths in Pennsylvania. © AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta...

8 House races shift in Democrats’ favor: Sabato’s Crystal Ball

Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted eight House races in the direction of Democrats on Wednesday, underscoring seven weeks ahead of the November midterm elections that the number of competitive districts is growing. Two races shifted from "leans Republican" to toss-ups in the handicapper's ratings. Those seats are an open seat for Iowa's 2nd Congressional...

House approves bill aimed at putting data center electricity costs on tech companies

The House on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at shielding Americans from increased electricity costs associated with data centers. The bill requires states to consider taking up standards that would force tech companies to shoulder the electricity cost increases associated with large data centers but doesn't actually require them to regulate. The bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act,...

Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. © Ariana Cubillos, Associated Press Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. ...

DHS’s ‘warning notice’ to ICE critic ‘likely’ violated First Amendment: Federal judge

A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) may not send any more warning notices to the New York man who sent a critical email to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the practice "likely" violated the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, appointed by former President Obama, placed...

Family of Texas woman who died while pregnant sues Paxton, doctors over denied abortion

The family of a Texas woman who died while pregnant filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) after doctors denied her an abortion. Tierra Walker, 37, died from preeclampsia in 2024 after she suffered “seizures, blood clots, and one hypertensive crisis” while she was four months pregnant. She asked multiple times...

House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s desk

The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half journey for legislation...

Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal

Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. Continental signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela’s state-run oil company that would allow it to operate in a 126,000 acre-area of the oil-rich Orinoco Belt, according to a press release. "Continental was built to recognize great resource opportunities and...

Lawmakers say they are standing at the gates against ‘Trojan horses’ promoting malign foreign interests

House Foreign Affairs Committee members allege CodePink and other groups serve as "Trojan horses" for foreign influence, calling for transparency and FARA disclosure.

Skid Row forgeries, illegal votes and a mayoral candidate: Election fraud cases pile up nationwide

Noncitizen voting and fraudulent voter registration cases were announced across several states this week, adding to DOJ's growing election fraud prosecutions from recent weeks.

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