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This Bill Would Fine Social Media Companies $5 Million Every Day for Not Fighting 'Terrorism'

The STOP HATE Act wants social media platforms to report their moderation policies and outcomes to the government. And it’s not the only censorial measure Rep. Josh Gottheimer wants.

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Senate, House NDAAs address Confederate military names - Roll Call

The House and Senate are poised to consider switching back to some of the names of military bases that the Trump administration reversed.

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Armed Services panel approves defense bill after marathon markup - Roll Call

The House Armed Services Committee approved, 55-2, its version of the annual Pentagon policy bill after a nearly 14-hour markup.

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House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call

While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle.

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At the Races: OBBB vs. OBUB - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and campaign launches.

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GOP leaders work to convince House holdouts on budget package - Roll Call

President Donald Trump and Republican leadership were busy Wednesday buttonholing members from across the conference's political spectrum.

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Exits by Tillis and Bacon demonstrate Trump’s enduring grip on modern GOP - Roll Call

The looming departures of Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Don Bacon are another sign of President Donald Trump's firm grip on the Republican Party.

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Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement, opening up purple Nebraska district - Roll Call

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon won’t seek reelection in 2026, boosting Democrats’ hopes of winning his purple district in the midterm elections.

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Anti-Trump conservative Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Nebraska congressional seat eyed by Dems

Trump critic represents swing district that includes Omaha, prompting optimism that Democrats could take vacated seat

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First GOP rescissions package narrowly passes the House - Roll Call

House Republicans eked out a narrow win Thursday on their $9.4 billion rescission package in a dramatic afternoon vote.

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Protests as ICE raid targets meat production plant

Omaha police and the Douglas County sheriff said immigration officials had warned them about their plans

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House considers Trump cuts as Senate Republicans work on reconciliation bill - Roll Call

As Senate committees continue to work on the reconciliation bill this week, the House plans to vote on Trump's rescissions proposals.

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At the races: Big, beautiful bickering - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the GOP budget and more campaign bids.

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Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil - Roll Call

Some Democrats said they are unhappy about a hal to U.S. cyber operations and planning against Russian threats.

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The warring tribes within the Republican party – and how their differences could sink Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

ANALYSIS: The GOP is all on board for Medicaid work requirements. Beyond that, there’s little unity yet, writes John Bowden

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Republicans approve bill to make Trump’s Gulf of America official

The bill was introduced by Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in January

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The 10 most vulnerable House members of 2026

CQ Roll Call's inaugural list of the most vulnerable House members of the 2026 election cycle features five Republicans and five Democrats.

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House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan - Roll Call

Republicans will have to find a way make up for hundreds of billions in potential Medicaid cuts that leaders appeared to rule out Tuesday.

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The GOP's 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Facing Major Hurdles as Some Members Seek to Cut Medicaid Funding

Some GOP Congress-members are worried potential cuts to Medicaid could hurt them politically, presenting another obstacle in the massive legislation.

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Democrats target vulnerable Republicans over plan to cut social safety net

DNC to campaign against Trump’s ‘one, beautiful bill’ to reduce public spending by at least $1.5tn to pay for tax cuts

The Independent UK

‘None of this is based in reality’: Hegseth blames fired staffers for leaks and trying to sabotage Trump’s agenda

Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to address the latest Signal scandal as Trump continues to stand by him

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First House Republican calls for Pete Hegseth to be fired in the wake of Signalgate 2.0

Nebraska Representative Don Bacon delcares the Pentagon chief ‘has failed at operational security’

The Guardian - US

Trump says Hegseth is ‘doing a great job’ despite reports of second Signal chat

US president dismisses criticism of defense secretary sharing information on strikes in Yemen to his family

Latin Times

First Republican Lawmaker Suggests Hegseth Be Removed As Secretary Of Defense: 'I Like Him On Fox'

Rep. Don Bacon became the first Republican elected official to call for the dismissal of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, describing him as an "amateur person."

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At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports.

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