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Trump flounders as he calls Epstein furor a ‘hoax’ while sex-abuse survivors bring Capitol to tears

NEWS ANALYSIS: Republican rebels and Epstein survivors are both ramping up the pressure on Trump, who for once seems unable to shift the spotlight, writes John Bowden

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House Republicans approve new panel to ‘uncover all the facts’ of January 6 attack

Democrats decry creation of subcommittee as attempt to rewrite narrative and shift blame from Donald Trump

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Illinois Rep. Danny Davis won't seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Danny K. Davis of Illinois will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year, at the end of his 15th term.

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Battle over transgender troops reignites on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Multiple defense bills would cement the Trump administration’s restrictions on health care for transgender military community members.

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Senate Judiciary advances nominees, duels over Epstein - Roll Call

The committee advanced the selection of a former Fox News host for a federal prosecutor post along with six other U.S. attorney nominees.

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Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor - Roll Call

The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process.

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Vaccine divide widens after CDC committee shake-up - Roll Call

Dozens of pediatricians came to Capitol Hill seeking continued access to routine shots for kids, a month after the Trump administration cleaned house at the federal vaccine advisory committee.

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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.

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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 Texas Tribune

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.

The Independent UK

‘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.

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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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