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Biological weapons could target DNA, food supply, two U.S. lawmakers say

“There are now weapons under development, and developed, that are designed to target specific people."

GOP leaders won't get in the way of Trump 2024

Most top Hill Republicans would rather he not announce before November. But that doesn't mean they're prepared to boost any…

GOP freezes up on same-sex marriage

Senate Democrats won't have assurances of the 10 Republican votes they need to break a filibuster on the issue. They're…

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This House GOP first-termer could rise all the way to leadership

Rep. Ashley Hinson has impressed just about everyone in her party — so much so that she could vault to…

The lore of ‘CODELs’: How foreign travel helps Congress at home

For more than half a century, lawmakers have found untapped alliances and diplomatic opportunities during overseas trips that voters rarely…

Ukraine gets top billing at NATO, but questions mount over West’s resolve

Domestic political and economic challenges could complicate the West’s efforts to keep the weapons and aid flowing to Ukraine through…

The Checks and Balances Letter, June 2022: Fifth Circuit finds constitutional flaws in SEC enforcement

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal…

Rekha Basu: As Congress debates gun measures, NRA money distorts the arguments

On March 15, 22-year-old Eden Montang of Ames, Iowa, made an Instagram post about red flags, a topic that, uncannily,…

Tribune News Service

‘Shoot cans and stuff’: GOP senators with gun control in their hands reveal whether they own or have shot an AR-15

The Independent contacted multiple Republican senators to ask whether they own or have shot an AR-15. Here’s what they told…

The Independent UK

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Congress excludes protections for Afghan evacuees in Ukraine bill

WASHINGTON — Congress left out of a Ukraine-focused supplemental spending bill a White House proposal to grant Afghan evacuees permanent…

Tribune News Service

Senate Republicans decry 'unsavory' attacks on Oz's dual citizenship

Two of the Donald Trump-backed TV star's GOP primary rivals in Pennsylvania are blasting his ties to Turkey. But Oz's…

How the U.S. aid to Ukraine is taking shape

Congress is currently considering sending Ukraine $39.8 billion more in aid. That's nearly three times the amount it approved in…

Republicans splinter on how to handle a post-Roe world

The GOP is on different pages about a national abortion ban should the Supreme Court follow through. But pursuing one…

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Checks & Imbalances: Trump’s D.C. Hotel By The Numbers

Today we take a long—but certainly not last—look at former President Donald J. Trump's D.C. hotel, which is slated to…

Goodbye To Trump’s Easy-Access, President-Ingratiating, Emoluments-Busting Washington Hotel

When the Trump Organization gives up its lease to the Trump International Hotel at the end of April, sycophants, political…

Congress Hears Sirens Wail as Ukraine Legislators Visit

As members of the Ukrainian parliament were pleading for aid on Capitol Hill, an air raid siren blared from one…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Congress hears sirens wail as Ukraine legislators visit

As members of the Ukrainian parliament visited Capitol Hill, pleading for wartime aid, an air raid siren suddenly blared

The Independent UK

Student Loan Payment Pause: Senator Says Extending Student Loan Relief Is Unfair To Most Americans

This U.S. senator says extending the student loan payment pause is "unfair" to most Americans.

Another senator places a ‘hold’ on LA Mayor Garcetti’s nomination to become ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Another Republican senator has acted to slow down Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s confirmation to become U.S. ambassador…

Los Angeles Times

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Sen. Ernst places "hold" on Biden India nominee

A year into the Biden administration, the U.S. has no ambassador to the world's largest democracy.

Greitens allegations spark GOP fears of losing Missouri Senate seat

The disgraced former governor is not expected to exit the race anytime soon.

Harris works her old Senate colleagues in anticipation of SCOTUS fight

The vice president dialed up Sens. Deb Fischer, Shelley Moore Capito and Joni Ernst on the Supreme Court pick.

GOP senator: Dems need to worry about voting rights in their home states

Iowa’s Joni Ernst pushed back on complaints about newly enacted state laws.