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Return of the Red Scare: how the US right is weaponising the word ‘communism’

“Communism is no longer a far fetched threat,” speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson warned on social media recently. “It is here on our SHORES!”

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As Max Miller allegations intensify, Republicans keep their distance

As Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse, his fellow House Republicans have mostly stayed on the sidelines and avoided weighing in. Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, of pouring hot water on her and pushing her against a wall, among other allegations. Miller denied…

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Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman elected to House, dies aged 83

Representative who did not seek re-election in 2024 died of Alzheimer’s disease, her son said

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Mike Johnson pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ Kay Granger after her death

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Kay Granger, groundbreaking Texas Republican who made House history, dies at 83

House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a post on X that throughout her career, Granger “broke barriers for women in public service

The Independent UK

Kay Granger, trailblazing Texas congresswoman, dead at 83

Former House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to lead the powerful spending committee, has died at the age of 83. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced her death in a Sunday night post on X, calling her a “dear friend who will be greatly missed.” “Throughout her career,…

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GOP Weaponizes DSA Leader On-Air Comments Calling To Abolish Senate and ICE Ahead of Midterms

Republican leaders are using Democratic Socialists of America's radical proposals, including abolishing the Senate and defunding the Pentagon, to brand Democrats as extremists before the midterms.

International Business Times UK

Trump Freezes Out John Thune While Maintaining Contact With Mike Johnson as GOP Fears Midterm Fallout

Trump's limited contact with John Thune, while regularly speaking with Mike Johnson, fuels Republican concern ahead of the midterms.

International Business Times UK

Ceuta latest: Spain condemns EU’s ‘selfish and unlawful’ response as most of 60,000 migrants return to Morocco

Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson’s Defense of Failed Congressional Stock Trading Ban Challenged by Thomas Massie: 'Political Gimmick' With a 'Poison Pill'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) attack on Democrats over a failed House vote, arguing Republican leadership could have banned congressional stock trading immediately without tying it to a voter ID provision.

Benzinga

MAGA Faces Double Standard Claims as Max Miller Abuse Allegations Go Unchallenged

Ohio Representative Max Miller faces domestic violence allegations from his former partner, Emily Moreno, amid a wave of political scandals. Republican leaders' silence on the issue has drawn criticism.

International Business Times UK

Jeffries, Pritzker and Buttigieg Rally Democrats With '100 Days to Change America' as Johnson Says Election Is 'Common Sense or Crazy'

The countdown to Election Day entered its final 100-day stretch as leaders from both parties sought to rally voters with contrasting messages on affordability, change and the future of America.

Benzinga

Out of sight, out of mind? Not this August

Few things are certain in Congress anymore. One thing lawmakers can still count on? August recess. But the five-week-long break for the House isn’t all fun and games — especially ahead of the tight midterm elections battle for the majority. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is packing his bags for a…

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The Guardian - US

Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress

GOP legislative priorities could be at odds with voters as midterms come into view and Democrats attempt a resurgence

The Independent UK

‘Sick of this s***’: Mike Johnson rages after GOP rebellion and then immediately regrets it

House Speaker has faced internal revolt while trying to steer his razor-thin majority in the direction of passing legislation aligned with Trump’s agenda

Roll Call

Wrapup: House hustles home while Senate stays the course

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defied expectations and kept his fractured conference together to pass several priority items before House members jetted home on Thursday to kick off a five-week recess. But how much of that legislation their colleagues in the Senate will take up is a different question, as divisions…

The Independent UK

Pastor recounts ‘miracle’ release from Chinese prison after Trump intervened

Trump’s intervention came after he vowed to ‘save our Great Christian population’

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The Independent UK

AOC responds to House GOP leadership holding up her AI-deepfake porn bill just to spite her

IN FOCUS: ‘I don't think that we should be emboldening child pornographers and and helping abusers just because of some personal beef that they may have,’ the New York Democrat tells Eric Garcia

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Republican admits she doesn’t want daughter to work on Capitol Hill because of the ‘culture of creepiness’

When asked if she would tell parents to send their children to work on Capitol Hill, Florida Republican Kat Cammack responded: ‘Not in this environment, no’

Evening Standard

Peace in Europe will come by standing together, Hoyle tells US counterpart

Sir Lindsay Hoyle stressed the need to ‘show the strength of unity’ in the face of ‘a very dark world’ during a visit to Washington.

The Guardian - US

US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end Iran conflict

Resolution, which follows similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Democrats have few levers to force compliance

The Guardian - US

Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – as it happened

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US Congress passes $95 billion Republican budget for Iran war

The House approved a Republican-only budget proposal for Iran war funding. This plan allocates significant funds for national security and farmers. Democrats argue the money should be spent domestically on lowering costs. Senate Republicans remain divided on the House's budget strategy. The budget battle occurs as military deaths in the…

The Independent UK

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections

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