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Democrats in Congress are breaking with Israel like never before

There are "more people who are thinking about" calling the war a genocide, one House Democrat told Axios.

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Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Vermont senator had taken flak for avoiding term as UN panel says Israel’s conduct meets criteria for genocide

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Trump-Musk relationship appears to implode

After long months when President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week

The Independent UK

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GOP aims at contempt of court in House reconciliation text - Roll Call

At least two federal judges have suggested they might find Trump administration officials in contempt of court in immigration-related cases.

Roll Call

How Democrats are trying to turn MAGA’s ‘flood the zone’ strategy against Trump

With Trump at 100 days in office and plunging in the polls, the left is upping the pressure against his administration

The Independent UK

Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage

From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Lawmakers Boycott Trump's Address To Congress

Democratic lawmakers boycott Trump's address to Congress, hosting their own event with fact-checking and reactions. Rep. Waters calls for Trump to face tri...

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Democrats Criticize Elon Musk's Email To Federal Workers

Democrats oppose Elon Musk's email directive to federal workers, while Republicans support it for accountability.

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‘They aren’t going to accept empty promises’: progressives back Harris with cautious enthusiasm

Climate goals and Gaza ceasefire top the list of expectations for millions of young and progressive voters

The Guardian - US

Democratic Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Biden's 2024 Nomination

Congressional Democrats from deep blue states express concerns over President Biden's 2024 nomination, with some calling for him to step aside.

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What Rep. Becca Balint learned from her family’s Holocaust history

“Holocaust experiences in a family impact generations,” said Balint, who was the first Jewish member of Congress to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Roll Call

Rep. Becca Balint Questions Special Counsel Hur On Investigation Findings

Rep. Becca Balint commends Special Counsel Robert Hur for impartial investigation into mishandling of classified documents involving President Biden.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib faces censure vote, amid Republican infighting - Roll Call

Another push to censure the Democrat over Israel advanced, even as Rich McCormick and Marjorie Taylor Greene sparred over it.

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib avoids censure over Israel criticism - Roll Call

Nearly two dozen Republicans joined Democrats in voting to table the censure resolution introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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The Independent UK

‘Bandaid on an open chest wound’: Democrats mock latest speaker chaos

Republicans told their failure to pick a speaker is ‘a national security issue’ and a ‘circular back-stabbing match’

Roll Call

Impeachment talk boosts potential for Hill drama after August recess - Roll Call

Congress has all the ingredients for a political pressure cooker when members return from the long August recess.

The Independent UK

Democrat issues bid to censure Marjorie Taylor Greene over ‘unhinged conspiracy theories’ and ‘extreme behaviour’

Georgia Republican was just ousted from far-right caucus for treatment of Lauren Boebert

The Independent UK

Lawmaker rips ex-Trump official for linking trans issues to sustainable investing

Becca Balint to Mandy Gunasekara: ‘Do you really believe this garbage?’

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Salon

Boebert fixates on urination at hearing

"Interesting line of questioning from someone whose husband did jail time for exposing himself to a teenager"

The Guardian - US

Wee the people: Republican Boebert presses DC witness on public urination

Congresswoman’s fixation on whether criminal code would have decriminalized public urination made biggest splash at hearing

Al Jazeera

Popcorn and memes: US Democrats find humour in ‘speakergeddon’

With Republican infighting over speaker persisting, many Democrats shared lighthearted takes on the voting marathon.

The Guardian - US

Five new members of the House of Representatives to watch

Maxwell Frost, Becca Balint, Monica De La Cruz, Mike Lawler and Max Miller are standouts among the 2022 midterms intake

Roll Call

With some races still uncalled, new members of Congress descend on Washington - Roll Call

Freshman orientation on Capitol Hill is a chance to hug, hope and watch the votes keep rolling in. Several races are still too close to call.

The Independent UK

Historic wins: Women, Gen Z and LGBTQ candidates celebrate series of firsts in midterms

Maxwell Frost, 25, became the youngest congressman in history while Democrat Maura Healey of Massachusetts goes down in the history books as the first openly lesbian governor in US history

Tribune News Service

Every state in the US has finally sent a woman to Congress

WASHINGTON — Come January, for the first time in 234 years, every U.S. state will have sent a female representative to Congress.

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