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‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan

President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan.

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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Hoyer’s seat

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn on Wednesday launched a second bid for Congress, announcing a run for Maryland's 5th District.

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Money isn’t enough to save incumbents in wave elections

ANALYSIS -- Fundraising is a critical part of winning reelection, but sometimes incumbents have political problems that money can’t fix.

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Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

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Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

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Trump borrowing from past presidents he has long lambasted

President Trump has long slammed Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But his second term has, at times, mimicked all three.

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Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill

Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.

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House panel sets Bill and Hillary Clinton depositions for this month

The Clintons will appear for depositions in late February as part of a House panel investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman announced.

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Trump signs major spending package while immigration talks continue

The House narrowly cleared a $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday with bipartisan support.

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King-Hinds on long commutes and the ‘tyranny of distance’

She’s the first Republican to represent the Northern Mariana Islands in Congress — and educating Congress about the commonwealth is step one.

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White House, GOP leaders sway votes for rule on spending bill

Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.

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Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat

The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.

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As Menefee joins the House, Johnson’s margin shrinks

After Monday’s swearing-in, the House has a new Democratic member: Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas.

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House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

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Clintons agree to depositions ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear for depositions as part of a House panel's investigation of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

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Struggle for votes to end shutdown

This episode of CQ Budget examines the state of play of a $1.2 trillion spending package needed to end a partial government shutdown.

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Lawmakers pursue full compliance with Epstein transparency law

The push to force the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files appears nowhere near settled after the Justice Department’s latest document drop.

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House leaders face dicey math to clear major spending package

Speaker Johnson will try to clear a $1.2 trillion package in the House this week despite Democratic opposition and fractures within the GOP.

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Judge blocks latest limits on lawmaker visits to ICE facilities

A federal judge temporarily blocked a policy requiring a seven-day notice period for lawmakers to visit immigration detention facilities.

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‘Mexico City’ policy expansion to affect estimated $40B in aid

Newly expanded rule requires foreign partners to agree not to promote “gender ideology” or diversity, equity and inclusion activities.

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This week: House GOP tries to end partial government shutdown

All eyes will be on the House this week as Republicans seek to bring a quick end to the partial government shutdown that began on Friday.

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Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races

Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.

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Democrat Christian Menefee wins House special election runoff in Texas

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a special election runoff to succeed the late Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died nearly a year ago.

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Wrap-up: Senate plows spending work back to the House

With choice words and blunt instruments, people chipped away at obstacles in Washington this week — and it wasn’t just the “snowcrete.”

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