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Breaking news, reporter tweets and analysis from the Source for News on Capitol Hill since 1955. Instagram: https://t.co/ZFMIdCppoH
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Joined August 2008
Trump asked House Majority Whip Tom Emmer to look into alleged federal benefits fraud by Somali migrants during an Oval Office event to honor the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic "Miracle On Ice" hockey team. "You have my help. What's happening up there is a disgrace," he said.
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Rock and Roll Call all nite (and political party every day) — Congressional Hits and Misses https://t.co/GB8SkCRtbt
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Capitol Hill gets rocked and rolled this week as KISS bassist Gene Simmons speaks to senators in support of the American Music Fairness Act.
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House Appropriations Democrats voted Thursday to recommend reinstalling Rep. Henry Cuellar as the ranking member of the panel’s Homeland Security subcommittee. President Trump had pardoned the Texas Democrat for alleged bribery schemes. https://t.co/eWsFAfqXfY
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Trump’s pardon of the Texan put Democrats in the awkward spot of having to decide whether to reinstate Cuellar to his former plum role.
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Senate leaders are planning to vote next week to clear the fiscal 2026 NDAA. One of the few last-minute controversies concerns restrictions to military aircraft operations in proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. https://t.co/eXmjtkAU11
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Senate leaders plan for the chamber to vote next week to clear the bicameral compromise defense policy bill for Trump’s signature.
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In a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania on Dec. 9, President Donald Trump honed a message of “lower prices, bigger paychecks” ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Some of his talking points on the economy missed the mark. https://t.co/5EEqi63ZKg
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Factcheck.org takes a look at President Donald Trump’s Dec. 9 campaign-style economic speech in Pennsylvania.
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The trust argued that Trump and administration officials have violated the Administrative Procedure Act and National Environmental Policy Act by demolishing the East Wing and moving forward with construction of the ballroom. https://t.co/bUfb99ZnXg
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the administration Friday in an effort to stop construction of the White House ballroom.
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While rock star Gene Simmons was on the Hill to testify this week, it’s almost time to KISS this year goodbye. https://t.co/lTzStOuX3P
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While rock star Gene Simmons was on the Hill to testify, it's almost time to KISS this year goodbye as Congress has one more week to get its work done before a scheduled holiday recess.
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A meeting for a Trump administration council tasked with recommending changes to the FEMA was abruptly canceled on the day it was set to issue its final report.
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A meeting for a Trump administration council tasked with recommending changes to FEMA was abruptly canceled Thursday.
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House committee advances legislation that would require social media platforms to implement policies to prevent certain harms to minors:
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The revamped Kids’ Online Safety Act draft leaves out a duty of care mandate for platforms and applies to a narrower list of possible harms.
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Former Rep. David Trone launches Democratic primary challenge against his successor in Maryland
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Former Maryland Rep. David Trone, who unsuccessfully ran for Senate last year, is seeking a comeback to the House, he announced Thursday.
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With executive order, Trump moves to undo state AI laws
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Justice Department will challenge state laws on artificial intelligence and federal technology grants could be withheld.
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Former Maryland Rep. David Trone, who unsuccessfully ran for Senate last year, is seeking a comeback to the House, he announced Thursday. https://t.co/kL2GDPZR67
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I surprised my kid with something truly unique… just look at her face! 🎄What gift has made your kid this happy?
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A meeting for a Trump administration council tasked with recommending changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency was abruptly canceled Thursday on the day it was set to issue its final report. https://t.co/S946fnoCHp
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NEW: Republicans in the Indiana Senate on Thursday rebuked President Donald Trump and spurned his demand for mid-decade redistricting to boost the GOP’s chances of holding its House majority in next year’s midterm elections. https://t.co/9JUI9xS9XL
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Legislation that would require social media platforms to implement policies to prevent certain harms to minors was advanced Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, with 17 other bills centered on children’s safety online.
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In the latest At the Races newsletter, @capitolwatch, @nielslesniewski & @MelMcIntire write about the decade-long political fight over the Affordable Care Act as debate continues in the Senate. https://t.co/iAhNvWlU1X
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Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including health care and election updates.
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NEWS: Reps. Fitzpatrick and Hoyer tell me they, along with Meeks, have an agreement on Russia sanctions legislation, with action expected in the coming days. They are looking to get something through the House as soon as possible, with just five days left in session.
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The Capitol is hard to navigate. Does it have to be? A new proposal to improve wayfinding includes turn-by-turn directions and digital signs. https://t.co/oAUMhYC6DS
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