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The dubious rags to riches promise of Trump accounts

By Justine Wang ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that so-called Trump accounts, new federal investment and savings accounts for children, “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18. That’s only true if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars per…

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Democrats call for investigation into ICE officer shooting in Maine after new reports emerge

Lawmakers press for review of hiring practices amid a spate of ICE-related deaths within the same week

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers

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Trump's Fired FEMA Nominee Returns to Lead Disaster Agency Hurting From 5,000-Worker Shortage

Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, the same man he fired for defending the agency. More than 5,000 workers have left since January 2025.

International Business Times UK

The Republican project isn’t to win in November. It’s to make November cease to matter

New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American history

The Guardian - US

Voting Rights Act ruling is ‘red meat’ to Republicans in south, says Black lawmaker targeted by gerrymander

Mississippi politicians are threatening to redraw the district of Bennie Thompson, the state’s lone Democrat in Congress

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Mississippi governor rules out redrawn supreme court maps before midterms

Tate Reeves cancels special legislative session but expects to redraw four congressional districts before 2027 elections

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Trump official claims president’s Truth Social platform is blocking his posts about teleporting to a Waffle House

Gregg Phillips has defended his claims he has experienced teleportation, while also claiming he has been taken out of context

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Democrats’ plaque ceremony was missing two things

Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, overlooking the National Mall, to honor officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack with a commemorative plaque. But two things were missing — Republicans and the plaque itself. The plaque is instead installed on a stone…

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Democrats shut down DHS funding deal from Republicans as standoff continues

Republicans’ proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats want

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Too Old for Office? 63% of Americans Support Age 70 Cut-Off as Senior Lawmakers Urged to 'Pass the Torch'

Discover why 63% of Americans support age limits for political leaders. Explore the growing debate on generational change and its impact on senior politicians like Maxine Waters and Mitch McConnell.

International Business Times UK

DHS funding lapse fuels domestic fears

Some worry the partial shutdown leaves the U.S. vulnerable amid the war with Iran

Salon

At the Races: Fuel to the fire

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Gas prices rose this week, throwing more fuel on the growing affordability battles ahead of the midterms. Democrats called for…

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At the Races: Georgia on my mind

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. It’s primary day again,…

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TSA PreCheck Shutdown: What to Expect as Fast-Track Lines Vanish Nationwide

Discover the impact of the sudden TSA PreCheck shutdown on travelers and the political backlash it has sparked.

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Lawmakers stress need for immigration site visits without delays

Democratic lawmakers in a lawsuit have emphasized the importance of being able to conduct immediate oversight visits to detention centers.

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Congress set to drill down on immigration enforcement at hearings

Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.

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Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

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The Fourth Amendment Firewall: Can ICE Legally Conduct Mass House-to-House Sweeps?

As the Trump administration expands ICE operations nationwide, legal experts warn that door-to-door immigration enforcement faces strict Fourth Amendment limits on searches and home entry.

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How did Capitol Hill mark the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6? - Roll Call

Inside, Democrats tearfully shared memories of Jan. 6, 2021. Outside, pardoned rioters staged a rally, waving slogans like, “J6 was a setup.”

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After blaming Trump for Jan. 6, they’re still in the ‘fight of our lives’ - Roll Call

Five members of the House select committee that probed the attack remain in Congress. "Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday,” Raskin says.

The Independent UK

Did Noem really have to rush out of a Congressional hearing for a FEMA meeting? Or was it canceled?

Noem’s office said she did not learn her afternoon meeting had been canceled until 25 minutes after she left the House committee meeting

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House Democrats spotlight Trump immigration enforcement harms - Roll Call

House Democrats held a forum Wednesday to call attention to harms from President Donald Trump's tough-on-immigration enforcement policies.

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Don't Want ICE To Scan Your Face? Too Bad, You Might Not Have A Choice.

The DHS is claiming the right to scan people without their consent—and that's just part of its growing cache of surveillance tools.

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Trump allies see no need for bill weighing in on ballroom - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's poll numbers have slipped as congressional allies defended his White House ballroom project.

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