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As Congress gets older, one lawmaker makes the case for more 'generational diversity'

From Rep. Nancy Pelosi to Sens. Mitt Romney and Mitch McConnell, lawmakers' ages are a big subject of discussion and debate. One member of Congress shares ideas for increasing generational diversity.

WEKU

In nation’s gubernatorial races, there are a lot of Capitol Hill connections - Roll Call

Among the next likely crop of governors, there are several with extensive connections to Capitol Hill and Congress.

Roll Call

Republican senator says top federal officials should disclose medical records

Suggestion comes after the competence of several legislators – both Democrat and Republican – has come into question

The Guardian - US

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Health concerns plague ageing Congress members returning to Capitol Hill

Republicans Mitch McConnell and Steve Scalise join others in increased scrutiny over recent health issues

The Guardian - US

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry

Congress is returning to Capitol Hill to try to avert a government shutdown, while House Republicans also consider whether to press forward on an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

‘There’s a very real danger here’: AOC on 2024, the climate crisis and ‘selling out’

Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reporters in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze momentarily at an event in Covington, Ky. McConnell also froze in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, going silent before being escorted away.

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3 members of Congress make a rare visit to opposition-held northwest Syria

It's the first known visit to the country by American lawmakers in six years. GOP Reps. French Hill, Ben Cline and Scott Fitzgerald urged the Biden administration to maintain pressure on Bashar Assad.

WEKU

The Freedom Caucus' shutdown threat recalls tactics of past House rebels

The hardline Republicans want to shift the focus of Congress to their own agenda of opposing, investigating and even impeaching the president or members of his administration.

WEKU

Raimo, former Pelosi counsel and longtime House aide, dies at 79

Bernie Raimo, a longtime House aide who served as counsel to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the ethics committee, has died at age 79

Roll Call

Cannabis Linked to Decreased Use of Opioids: This Week in Cannabis Investing

A federally funded study found that cannabis can help reduce opioid cravings and abuse.

Kiplinger

Watch William Shatner call the U.S. government's UFO hearings 'ridiculous' (video)

William Shatner speaks his mind about the government's recent UFO hearings on Capitol Hill in a recent interview, calling them "ridiculous."

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sues Google And YouTube Over Alleged Censorship Of Anti-Vaccine Content

Presidential candidate claims violation of First Amendment rights as tech giants face lawsuit

Zenger

It's Kamala Harris vs. Ron DeSantis in the fight over Florida's new teachings on slavery

Vice President Kamala Harris is now taking a leading role in the Biden administration's response to prospective Republican challengers, and her top target as of late has been Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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Hunter Biden's former business partner appears for closed-door interview with GOP-led committee

Hunter Biden’s former business partner has appeared for closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill, with Republicans planning to question him about claims that President Joe Biden was directly involved in his younger son’s financial dealings

Roll Call

August body — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

It was a topsy-turvy week on Capitol Hill as lawmakers scrambled to finish last-minute work before the long August recess.

Salon

McCarthy moved by "Sound of Freedom"

"I would love to sit down and watch this with the president," McCarthy said during a brief from Capitol Hill

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The real reason Congress leaves Washington every August - Roll Call

For those who live and breathe by the congressional calendar, August recess is everything. But its history is more complicated than you’d think.

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Rep. Greg Casar ends thirst strike on Capitol steps after nearly 9 hours - Roll Call

The congressman staged a thirst strike Tuesday, livestreaming his medical checkups as he called for federal heat protections for workers.

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Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Ban Congressional Stock Trading

Legislation aims to address conflicts of interest and public outcry over lawmakers' stock transactions.

The Guardian - US

‘Trump can beat Biden’: White House whistleblower Miles Taylor returns with fresh warning

The former Republican aide has written a sequel, under his own name, to the column and book which blew the whistle from inside the Trump White House. He fears what comes next

Tribune News Service

Can Threads replace Twitter as Washington’s political watercooler?

WASHINGTON -- A week after Meta launched Threads, a Twitter doppelgänger disguised as Instagram-but-for-text, Washington’s professional posters are watching it closely, curious to see whether it will knit together a viable online community or soon unravel like so many other hopes to replace the original microblogging platform.

Zenger

FBI Director Wray Declines To Comment On Potential Biden Bribery Investigation

Lawmakers press for answers regarding allegations of criminal bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden.

Zenger

Hedge Fund Manager Ackman Supports JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon For President

Renowned investor endorses Dimon's command of geopolitics and global economy, urges him to run in 2024.

Kiplinger

SAFE Banking Act Turns 10 With Little Fanfare: This Week in Cannabis Investing

The SAFE Banking Act, which aims to improve cannabis companies' access to finance, continues to struggle a decade after being introduced.

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