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Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

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Todd Blanche ripped into Trump’s weaponization czar and directed key prosecutions of president’s enemies, emails show

Newly published documents glimpse acting attorney general’s grip inside the DOJ as he prepares for Senate confirmation hearings

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Wall Street is keeping a close eye on Kevin Warsh at the Fed. These are the red (and green) flags they're watching for

"Confirmation hearings are political theater rather than substance, and he [was] plenty smart enough to avoid saying anything tangible."

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What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.

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Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak

Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”

The Independent UK

What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – commonly called the CREC – drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. More recently, media reports highlighted a Pentagon prayer led by Hegseth and his pastor, Brooks Potteiger, in which they praised President Donald…

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Senators debate vetting process as judicial confirmation hearings start - Roll Call

Leaders on the Senate Judiciary Committee sparred Wednesday about the American Bar Association's role in reviewing judicial nominations.

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Trump Commerce Secretary's $600M Stake in Crypto Firm Operating In El Salvador Suggests Potential Conflict of Interest: Report

Lutnick's connection to Tether emerged during his January 2025 confirmation hearings, when Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns around his "ability to put the interests of the American people ahead of financial interests"

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Putin And Trump Meeting Preparation For Productive Diplomatic Relations

Putin seeks meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy criticizes, Trump retaliates. Confirmation hearings, labor issues, diplomatic tensions.

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Trump Allies Rally Support For Kennedy And Gabbard Nominations

Trump allies rally support for RFK Jr. and Gabbard post confirmation hearings. Concerns raised over Gabbard's Snowden stance and Kennedy's anti-vaccine past.

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Photos of the week ending January 31, 2025 - Roll Call

The House was away this week, but the Senate continued with confirmation hearings and votes to fill top administration positions.

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RFK Jr. Tried to Trademark 'Make America Healthy Again' Slogan to Market Vaccines: Report

RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" trademark, now managed by anti-vaccine activist Del Bigtree, is fueling controversy amid his HHS Senate confirmation hearings with concerns over the potential commercialization of vaccines.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Criticism For Medicare Knowledge Gaps

Inaccuracies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s description of Medicare components during confirmation hearings raise concerns among senators.

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Confirmation Hearings For Trump Cabinet Picks Face Intense Scrutiny

Democratic senators question Trump's cabinet picks during confirmation hearings. Key points include vaccine stance, loyalty, and past actions.

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Confirmation Hearings Underway For Kennedy And Gabbard

Follow the ongoing confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, facing scrutiny over controversial views and limited intelligence expe...

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RFK Jr.'S Controversial Views Spark Senate Confirmation Hearings

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearings, political endorsements, and controversies in the health sector.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Senate Confirmation Hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings for HHS secretary nomination amidst controversy over vaccine skepticism and environmental advocacy.

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Trump To Sign Laken Riley Act Into Law Wednesday

Wednesday in Washington brings legislative milestones, confirmation hearings, and economic decisions in the nation's capital.

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The Latest: RFK Jr. set to appear on Capitol Hill for HHS confirmation hearings

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RFK Jr will admit that his children are vaccinated in opening remarks at Congress hearing

Robert F. Kennedy will declare that vaccines play a ‘critical role’ in healthcare at the Senate confirmation hearings

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Emphasizes Pro-Safety Stance On Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny over vaccine views in HHS secretary confirmation hearings.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Confirmation Hearings: Key Points To Watch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearings for overseeing a Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Confirmation Hearings: Key Points To Watch.7 trillion health agency, with scrutiny on his vaccine views, abortion stance,...

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Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. A 'Predator' Ahead Of HHS Secy Confirmation Hearings

Caroline Kennedy has urged the Senate to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, labeling him a "predator" and questioning his qualifications and views on vaccines.

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Senate Confirmation Hearings For Controversial Trump Picks This Week

Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's picks Kennedy and Gabbard face scrutiny over past policy positions.

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Photos of the week ending January 24, 2025 - Roll Call

The presidential inauguration moved indoors, Cabinet confirmation hearings kept lawmakers busy and Babydog was sighted this week on Capitol Hill.

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