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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Clintons Stand Firm Against Congressional Inquiry

The Clintons have decided not to testify in the House's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, despite threats of contempt from Representative James Comer. They sent a strong message that they won't back down. In a detailed letter to Comer, the Clintons made it clear they believe the subpoenas are not

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Clintons Stand Firm Against Congressional Inquiry

The Clintons have chosen not to participate in a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a politically motivated effort. They expressed their stance in a letter to Representative James Comer, who leads the House Oversight Committee. The Clintons believe the investigation is more

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Navigating Power Shifts in Washington: A Congressman's Perspective

In the heart of Washington, power dynamics are constantly evolving. Jim Himes, a representative from Connecticut, has found himself at the center of these changes. As a key member of the House Intelligence Committee, he has witnessed firsthand the shifting sands of politics and the challenges of ser

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Congress Faces New Hurdles in Checking ICE Facilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rolled out a new rule. It says lawmakers must now give a week's notice before visiting ICE detention centers. This move comes after a court stopped a similar rule last year. Some Democrats were recently turned away from an ICE facility in Minneapolis. T

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

What's Happening with ICE and Noem After Renee Good's Death?

A big debate is happening in Congress about what to do after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minnesota. Good was driving her SUV after dropping off her 6-year-old at school when the incident happened. People are divided on what really went down. Some, like House Democratic leader Hakee

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Congress Saves the Day for Science Funding

Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.

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Jan 10 2026CRYPTO

Florida Congressman's Bitcoin Bet: A Clash of Interests?

A Florida congressman, Byron Donalds, recently made a significant investment in Bitcoin, joining a growing list of lawmakers who have been dabbling in cryptocurrency. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Donalds is a key player in financial committees that oversee digital assets. Donalds

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Lawmakers Take a Stand: Challenging the President's Power

Lawmakers are stepping up to challenge the president's decisions. On Thursday, Republicans in the House planned to override two vetoes from the president's second term. These vetoes were on bills that seemed like no-brainers. One bill was about a pipeline to bring clean water to parts of Colorado. T

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Senate Takes a Stand on Venezuela

The Senate made a bold move to limit the president's power to act in Venezuela. This step, though mostly symbolic, shows that some senators are worried about the president's aggressive approach. The president, however, wasn't happy with this decision. He criticized the five Republican senators who s

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Healthcare and Venezuela: Congress' Busy Start to 2026

Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir

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