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‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges

Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles

The Guardian - US · Oct 3

In a ‘very hard’ year for women in Congress, at least there’s still softball

A ball snapped in a leather glove as the sun rose higher over Capitol Hill. The hits weren’t coming easily that morning. “Wait for your pitch,” Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., yelled from the dugout. A few minutes later, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., stepped up to the plate and drove one…

Roll Call · Sep 18

Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous"

From Friday's decision by Judge William Sessions (D. Vt.) in Poitras v. Clark: This case concerns a video that plaintiff… The post Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous" appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 10

Pam Bondi calls top Democrat a ‘washed-up loser’ during Epstein hearing – her meltdown only got worse from there

Obviously, she dodged questions about Trump’s Epstein connection.

We Got This Covered · Feb 12

Fiery showdown over Epstein files: Pam Bondi vs lawmakers — 5 key moments

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee was meant to steady the ship after months of controversy over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Instead, it descended into one of the most combative hearings of her tenure.

The Times of India · Feb 12

Jack Smith expects to be indicted by Trump DOJ

"I will not be intimidated," the former special counsel said.

Axios · Jan 22

"It's a bad decision": Jasmine Crockett enrages fellow House Democrats with Senate bid

"She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," one senior House Democrat said.

Axios · Dec 12, 2025

Scoop: More House Democrats call for Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown deal

"People are frustrated," said one House Democrat. "A constant theme is: 'We need something different.'"

Axios · Nov 14, 2025

Democrats warned of "hell to pay" if they cut "weak" shutdown deal after election wins

Several lawmakers said the mere promise of a future vote or negotiations is subpar.

Axios · Nov 5, 2025

Democrats in Congress are breaking with Israel like never before

There are "more people who are thinking about" calling the war a genocide, one House Democrat told Axios.

Axios · Sep 25, 2025