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Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.

Latin Times · Jun 28

'He's Such a Fraud': Trump Cakes Bruised Hands in Makeup as Solon Demands Answers Over 'Terminal Illness' Rumours

Donald Trump's bruised hands, visible in new Oval Office photos, have fuelled uneasy questions about his health after he abruptly cancelled a bipartisan housing bill signing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 27

'Is It TACO Wednesday?' Democrat Lists Possible Reasons Why Trump Cancelled the Housing Bill — Including a Terminal Illness

A Democratic congressman speculates on Trump's health after the abrupt cancellation of a bipartisan housing bill signing, sparking a heated political exchange and leaving the bill in limbo.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

As senators depart, will their traditions endure?

A dozen of New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s staffers huddled around a loading dock in the basement of the Hart Building, eagerly awaiting a special delivery. When a U-Haul truck arrived, they began unloading coolers filled with food and drinks, clearing the way for the main event — an…

Roll Call · Jun 11

Nancy Mace’s favorite congressional target Sarah McBride gloats over her 5th place finish in SC governor primary

Mace previously targeted McBride with a resolution seeking to bar transgender people from using bathrooms in the Capitol

The Independent UK · Jun 10

They want to rebuild Rayburn. First, they have to build enough support

Despite warnings from the architect of the Capitol about a dire need to renovate the Rayburn House Office Building, lawmakers say they still aren’t fully sold on the project, which could last until 2045 and cost $9 billion.  Even as AOC Thomas Austin argues that delays would only come with…

Roll Call · Jun 10

Bill Gates arrives for testimony in a congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Gates has arrived at the Capitol to speak before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify

AAP · Jun 10

Trump Lashes Out at Thom Tillis, Labeling the Retiring Senator ‘A Loser’ After a Direct Challenge to His Top Pick for Attorney General

Tillis has demanded that Blanche condemn the January 6 Capitol rioters or risk losing his vote.

The Mary Sue · Jun 9

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

Reason · Jun 4

Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

The Justice Department signals a retreat from defending the blatantly corrupt scheme, which provoked vigorous objections from Republican lawmakers.

Reason · Jun 2