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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Czech Leader’s Taiwan Visit Sparks China’s Strong Rebuttal

China sharply rebuked the trip of Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil to Taiwan, claiming it violated Prague’s official stance and meddled in Beijing’s domestic matters. Vystrcil, a member of the centre‑right ODS party, headed a business delegation that will meet Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

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May 27 2026POLITICS

A Shift in Texas Politics: Cornyn’s Gamble With Trump

John Cornyn, the long‑time Texas senator, has spent a lot of time trying to stay out of Donald Trump’s anger. Even after the senator lost his seat, he had already been juggling a careful balance between support and distance. In May 2023, when Trump was reviving his presidential bid, Cornyn told re

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May 27 2026POLITICS

District 10’s next senator: who can solve the big issues?

Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Senate Veteran Faces New Challenges in a Shifting Political Landscape

Susan Collins has spent three decades in the Senate, climbing ranks and chairing key committees. Her tenure brought federal funds to Maine projects, earning gratitude from many locals. Yet the current national scene feels different: a president who many see as out of step with constitutional norms h

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May 23 2026FINANCE

Senator’s Crypto Bill Support Raises Questions About Conflicts

A Pennsylvania senator recently backed a bill designed to bring clearer rules to the cryptocurrency market. The proposal aims to help digital assets like Bitcoin operate under better-defined regulations. But his support has sparked debate because he also holds a major stake in a company that would l

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits a Senate Snag

A recent Senate roadblock threatens to derail Republican efforts to funnel $1 billion into the White House ballroom project, raising questions about how public money gets spent on presidential whims. A top Senate official ruled that the funding proposal stretches beyond the usual budget rules, forci

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May 17 2026POLITICS

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

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