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Congresswoman, 68, retires to set better example for aging politicians

‘I think there are colleagues — some of whom are still very successful and very productive — but others who just stay forever,’ noted New Hampshire Representative Annie Kuster

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“People want to get onstage and stagedive, but if you run into me, you’re not coming back. There’s a Travis Bean-shaped dent in someone’s head”: Duane Denison on the inspired return of the Jesus Lizard – and that time he tried to sell Steve Howe a guitar

Chaotic, unpredictable, brilliant, the Jesus Lizard finally recorded their post-reunion album and it does not disappoint. Denison checks in to tell us how it came together and where it stands in the band's history

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Rep. Kay Granger's Decline Raises Concerns Over Health

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, faces health challenges in retirement facility, showing signs of dementia. Absent from Capitol, she will retire at the end of th...

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Hanging over the usual post-election staff shuffle? Trump’s purge threat - Roll Call

Some are bracing for a ripple effect in Washington, as Trump vows to target career civil servants in the name of "efficiency."

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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Wednesday, December 18 (#556)

Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #556 on December 18.

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Activist Raquel Willis believes Democrats have abandoned trans people

‘WE’RE ON OUR OWN’: In the face of ‘eradication’, one trans activist is preparing to fight – and she’s sick of silence and neglect from her supposed allies. Raquel Willis tells Io Dodds why Republican bathroom bans are everybody’s problem

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Dallas Man Sentenced To Prison For Violating Probation Terms

Dallas man sentenced to prison for attempting to join Russian military, violating probation terms.

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Capitol Rioters Awaiting a Trump Pardon Left Scratching Their Heads At His Latest Pledge: 'Who Knows What That Means'

The president-elect has pledged to pardon the rioters, but in a recent statement he said he would have to look at cases individually.

Latin Times

Senate Chaplain Barry Black Hospitalized After Brain Bleed

U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black hospitalized with subdural hematoma, known for powerful prayers and guidance. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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US Senate chaplain Barry Black hospitalized after brain bleed

U_S_ Senate Chaplain Barry Black has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency and is expected to have a “smooth recovery.”

The Independent UK

US Capitol Police Arrest Man For Assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace's advocacy for women's safety leads to physical confrontation on Capitol grounds, highlighting challenges faced by public officials.

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Capitol Police close out post-Jan. 6 recommendations, call for more manpower - Roll Call

Capitol Police have come a long way since Jan. 6, 2021, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said as she chaired her last Senate Rules Committee hearing.

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US Capitol Police Arrest Suspect For Assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace was physically accosted on Capitol grounds, emphasizing women's safety. She remains committed to her mission despite sustaining minor injur...

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Mitch McConnell Reportedly Cuts His Face After Falling On Capitol Hill

The Senate Minority Leader was not present for the GOP leadership press conference

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Trump Suggests House Members Who Investigated Capitol Riot 'Should Go to Jail'

Trump said members of the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riot "should go to jail" during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press."

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Donald Trump promises to pardon January 6 rioters on ‘day one’

President-elect says he will ‘act quickly’, claiming convicted Capitol rioters had been put through a ‘very nasty system’

The Independent UK

The first rioter tried on Jan. 6 charges gets reduced prison sentence after Supreme Court decision

A Texas man who was the first rioter to go on trial for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has been resentenced on Friday to nearly seven years in prison

Latin Times

Tennessee Republican Refuses to Extend Office Christmas Party a Second Past 15 Minutes: 'I Ain't Doing This Any Longer'

Rep. Tim Burchett is sticking to his tradition of hosting a whirlwind 15-minute Christmas party in the Capitol, insisting it's the perfect amount of time.

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Protesters urging Congress to ‘flush bathroom bigotry’ arrested after sit-in - Roll Call

More than a dozen people were arrested Thursday for protesting Republicans’ push to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms in the House.

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Deck the Hill with books aplenty: Capitol insiders share their favorites of 2024

Nothing says “holiday gift” like a 400-page tome about history, politics or power. We asked some of Washington’s busiest readers for their recommendations.

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Sky Ferreira 'working' to take back ownership of songs following Capitol Records split

Sky Ferreira is "working" on taking back ownership of her music following her acrimonious departure from Capitol Records last year.

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Capitol Police arrest Morelle staffer after finding ammunition - Roll Call

Capitol Police said a staffer for New York Rep. Joseph D. Morelle was arrested after a bag search found magazines and ammunition.

The Texas Tribune

How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s ally to lead the movement to replace him

The two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates.

The Guardian - US

Democrats decry ‘sham for justice’ after prosecutors drop Trump charges

Congressman Dan Goldman says decision by Jack Smith ‘establishes that Donald Trump is above the law’

The Independent UK

Judge reduces prison sentence for Capitol rioter who berated and insulted him

A federal judge has imposed a one-year reduction in a prison sentence for a man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and then engaged in a pattern of disruptive courtroom behavior, including berating and insulting the judge

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