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Far from the people it will impact, a big, beautiful circus on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The floor drama surrounding the final passage of President Donald Trump's budget bill felt detached from the world outside.

Roll Call

Congressional intern shot dead in Washington DC after he was hit by ‘stray bullet’

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was two months into his internship with Kansas Representative Ron Estes when he was caught in a spray of bullets on Capitol Hill

The Independent UK

‘Vote-a-rama’ drama as these 5 in GOP threaten McCain-like ‘thumbs-down’ moment on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill

Senate to decide fate of president’s lynchpin spending bill Monday, including tax cuts and funds for thousands of new ICE agents

The Independent UK

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Fired federal workers lobby for help on Capitol Hill – is anyone listening?

Democrats have been receptive to the ‘Tuesday Group’ but the Republicans who control Congress are looking the other way

The Guardian - US

Ro Khanna calls on Democrats to reclaim identity as ‘the anti-war party’

‘We should be the party of peace abroad, good jobs at home. Donald Trump took that from us,’ says congressman

The Guardian - US

What makes a good chief of staff? Be a leader, not just in charge - Roll Call

Michelle Dorothy and A. Brooke Bennett weigh in on what it takes to run a congressional office and how things have changed for women on Capitol Hill.

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RFK Jr grilled on vaccine policies and healthcare fraud in bruising House hearing

US health secretary faced hours of questioning over budget cuts and accusations he lied to senators

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Anthony D’Esposito looks to go from cop to congressman to inspector general - Roll Call

A familiar face returned to the Hill on Wednesday, as ex-Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faced a Senate panel as nominee for Labor inspector general.

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Trump isn’t just burning his MAGA coalition over Iran — he’s inspiring a new one to rise against him

ANALYSIS: Trump’s sudden re-embrace of the ‘neocons’ he just recently spurned is leaving Democrats a major political opening — if they can seize it, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

AOC Gets GOP Lawmaker to Walk Back His Words After Questioning If He Used 'Intimidation' Against Democratic Governors

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) accused Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) of witness intimidation during a tense hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Latin Times

The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in Capitol Hill hearings

The Independent UK

Hegseth hearing live: Defense Secretary grilled on LA protest deployment, Ukraine and ‘warrior ethos’

Hegseth appeared in front of the House Committee on Appropriations in the Subcommittee on Defense

The Independent UK

Hegseth faces Congress for first time since Signal leaks and Marine deployment to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to field sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief in a series of hearings beginning Tuesday

The Independent UK

A Texas Republican new to Congress, Brandon Gill has a knack for getting noticed

With a scant legislative record but a lot of face recognition, the representative from North Texas has found a way to make a mark in his first term.

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‘Matter of life and death’: Why Democratic activists see hope for victory in Medicaid budget fight

Unions and advocates see grassroots opposition to Medicaid cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ as an opportunity to sink Trump’s first big legislative push of second term

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Congressional agencies look for boost amid government downsizing - Roll Call

Legislative branch agencies are generally asking for funding hikes during an era when the White House is slashing spending.

Latin Times

Lawmakers Are Looking For Ways to Flee 'Dysfunctional' Congress, Reporter Claims: 'Very Not-Fun Place to Work These Days'

Members of Congress are reportedly attempting to enter other political offices in order to avoid working in Washington D.C. due to the Trump administration.

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‘Groceries are down’: Trump launches into deranged tirade as GOP moves to gut food assistance for 42 million people

Trump defends SNAP cuts amid Republican push to restrict benefits.

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The Independent UK

House Republican goes scorched earth on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Fox News appearance

Rep. Mike Lawler refuses to back down after being personally attacked by president over vote holdout

Latin Times

Trump Deepens Political Rift While Pushing Budget Bill: 'We Don't Want to Benefit Democrat Governors'

President Donald Trump discussed his "one big, beautiful bill" on Tuesday, emphasizing that the proposed budget plan should prioritize Republican-led states.

The Texas Tribune

A Texas teen was the victim of fake AI nudes. Now a new law requires platforms to remove such content.

A high school victim was one of the victims, but she and her mother fought back, with the help of Senator Ted Cruz.

The Independent UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

The Independent UK

‘He needs to resign’: Democrats react with quiet shock to damning John Fetterman profile

Pennsylvania senator broke down crying and threatened to skip Hegseth vote, hid serious car wreck that injured his wife, New York Magazine reports

Roll Call

At the Races: Breaking ranks - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ranked choice voting and new campaign bids.

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It’s time for age limits for members of Congress - Roll Call

Age limits on members of Congress could attract support from both Republicans and Democrats, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.

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