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Scoop: U.S. and Russia discussing prisoner swap

At least eight Americans are in Russian prisons.

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

Scoop: House Democrats' infighting is poised to get even worse

Progressive Caucus members are privately discussing a retaliatory measure against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

Exclusive: AOC says Chi Ossé primary challenge against Jeffries not a "good idea"

Ocasio-Cortez is one of several prominent progressives breaking with the 27-year-old DSA member.

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

House Democrats fail to quash internal revolt on vote to condemn Chuy García

García's office argued the motion was a "ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain."

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

What to know before the House votes on the Epstein files

President Trump called for House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

Epstein survivors release emotional video as Congress weighs files drop

"There are about 1000 of us. It's time to bring the secrets out of the shadows," the survivors said in a one-minute video released Sunday.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

UN Security Council approves Trump plan for Gaza security force

The resolution also endorses the Board of Peace, which Trump has said he will chair.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

House Democrats face internal conflict over "incredibly stupid" forced vote

Lawmakers are "very pissed" about the vote to denounce Chuy Garcia, one senior House Democrat said.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

Trump says he would sign law to release Epstein documents

"The Democrats were Epstein's friends, all of them. And it's a hoax. The whole thing is a hoax," Trump said.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025

Trump promises $2,000 tariff checks by mid-2026

The checks would probably require legislation, Sec. Bessent has said.

Axios · Nov 17, 2025