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Online liability shield still a lightning rod after 30 years

Senators on both sides of the aisle criticized liability protections for social media platforms at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, but largely stopped short of supporting a full repeal as sought by some lawmakers. The hearing, billed as a review of Section 230 of a 1996 communications law…

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Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

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Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS gets ‘spicy’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his colleagues Wednesday in an often-heated confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fielding questions about enforcing the administration’s immigration deportations, the ongoing shutdown and concerns about his previous travel. The Oklahoma Republican was tapped by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace…

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Defining ‘ultraprocessed’ could spur research, school lunch rules

The Trump administration is nearing a key milestone in its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: proposing a definition of ultraprocessed foods. Stricter scrutiny of nutrition and food additives has been a focal point of the MAHA movement, gaining support from food policy experts as well as lawmakers across the political spectrum. Ultraprocessed foods…

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Ratings changes: 9 House races move toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — Three months after Inside Elections shifted a dozen House race ratings toward Democrats, nine more are moving the same way as Republicans look to defend their narrow House majority. The national atmosphere remains tough for the GOP. Historical midterm trends, President Donald Trump’s negative job approval rating and…

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Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win

Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback. And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw…

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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for Durbin’s seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the state’s open Senate seat, defeating Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in a hard-fought contest that centered more on style than substance. Stratton had 40 percent of the vote when The Associated Press called the Democratic race to…

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‘Foreseeable future’: Senate begins debate on SAVE - Roll Call

The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin what could become a long, extended debate on what is known as the SAVE America Act.

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Capitol Police budget request tops $1 billion - Roll Call

It was Chief Michael Sullivan’s first time in the budget hot seat since his hiring. He faced questions about threats, retention and more.

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Irish PM tells Trump ‘all conflicts come to an end,’ nudging him to end Iran war - Roll Call

As President Trump slammed NATO allies over the Strait of Hormuz, his Irish counterpart urged him to start wrapping up his war with Iran.

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NRCC names 9 candidates to rebranded MAGA Majority program - Roll Call

The NRCC has named nine candidates to its initial list of House hopefuls eligible for extra resources in this year’s midterm elections.

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For former Rep. Joe Crowley, St. Patrick’s is a holiday with personal meaning - Roll Call

Joe Crowley was deeply involved in Irish issues at the local level in Queens, in the New York legislature and in Congress.

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Texas Democrats bullish about winning back Latino voters - Roll Call

Texas Republicans' redraw of the congressional map is running headlong into a Latino electorate disgruntled with Trump and the economy.

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Rayburn building deemed at risk in push for major funding boost - Roll Call

The largest House office building is at risk of “catastrophic system failure,” the architect of the Capitol is set to warn Congress.

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Trump orders task force to counter fraud in SNAP, nutrition programs - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to establish a task force to eliminate fraud in federal nutrition programs.

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At the Races: Big primaries in the Prairie State - Roll Call

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Illinois.

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Judge blocks vaccine changes by RFK Jr.'s advisory panel - Roll Call

The judge's preliminary injunction on Monday dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s public health agenda.

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Supreme Court to weigh deportation protections for Syria, Haiti

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review the U.S. effort to remove deportation protections for immigrants from Syria and Haiti.

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Uncertain path for Iran war funding

The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about plans for a supplemental war funding package while providing Congress with little information about the costs of military operations against Iran. CQ Roll Call’s John M. Donnelly and David Lerman assess the potential timing for a war funding bill, the options for…

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Trump lets slip Rep. Dunn’s medical diagnosis

Doctors initially predicted the Republican would “be dead by June,” the president said. “OK, that wasn’t public,” Speaker Mike Johnson added.

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Senators unable to detect any Trump exit strategy from Iran war

President Trump called Iran a "paper tiger" but said he was not ready to declare victory as senators fret over his lack of an exit strategy.

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This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

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Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba

Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba -

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Judge blocks grand jury subpoena in Jerome Powell investigation

The Trump administration vowed Friday to appeal a ruling from a federal judge that an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was likely politically motivated and blocked a grand jury subpoena. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, made the announcement at a news conference as…

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Trump told MAGA supporters that ‘we won’ in Iran. They were silent

ANALYSIS — The silence from the Kentucky crowd, many wearing “Make America Great Again” gear, was deafening. The friendly audience in the commonwealth’s 4th District already had booed loudly at President Donald Trump’s mention of “Barack Hussein Obama,” with emphasis on the 44th president’s middle name. It would later howl…

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