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Charlie Kirk’s killing sends shockwaves, blame and vitriol through Capitol Hill

IN FOCUS: Republicans yell ‘y’all caused this’ while Democrats fret about the latest example of political violence. Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Democrats embrace government shutdowns in Trump 2.0

The pressure is rising on Democrats to stiff President Trump.

Axios

Republican response to the Epstein birthday card: ‘I am so goddamn sick of being asked’

From Bill Clinton to feigning ignorance, Republicans would rather not talk about the birthday card

The Independent UK

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After outing Trump as an ‘FBI informant’ on Epstein case, House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to explain himself

Louisiana Republican’s comments follow pressure from Democrats for more documents related to sex offender’s trafficking case

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson claimed Trump was anti-Epstein informant, then retreated amid criticism

House speaker made baffling claim that president worked with FBI to take down Epstein before later backing away

The Guardian - US

‘Shameful’: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse push for US transparency

Some survivors spoke publicly for the first time at an event on Capitol Hill to support a bill to release files.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

Bitcoin's $123K Boom Meets Crypto Week: Blastoff Moment For MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) blasted through $123,000 on Monday — just as Capitol Hill kicks off Crypto Week, a rare bipartisan push to pass sweeping digital asset legislation. With the Clarity Act and stablecoin oversight bills set for a vote, investors are eyeing what could be a regulatory green light for…

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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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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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

Roll Call

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Roll Call

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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