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Members renew proxy voting push ahead of next Congress

By the time Brittany Pettersen’s son was 6 months old, he’d taken 24 flights. The Colorado Democrat’s son is no world traveler — his time on planes as an infant was spent with Pettersen flying back and forth to Washington for votes. As the House considers potential rules changes for…

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A new bill would tax AI tokens to fund jobs if the technology causes mass unemployment

Revenue from a proposed excise tax would fund housing construction, infrastructure, childcare, and elder care as automation spreads.

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Navy Accuses Sailor Who Jumped Off USS Lincoln of 'Malingering' Could Dock His Pay

A 19-year-old sailor faces disciplinary action after a suicide attempt, raising concerns about the Navy's handling of mental health issues during deployments. His wife criticises the lack of support.

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Prior backing for fertility care reversed in Senate panel’s NDAA

Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans, in a reversal, voted this week to oppose an NDAA provision that would broaden health care coverage for military families’ fertility treatments, a Democratic senator said Thursday. “After everything our troops sacrifice for our nation, they should never have to sacrifice their dreams of building…

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Lawmakers launch bipartisan efforts to address Sudan civil war

Lawmakers in the House and Senate are pushing bipartisan measures to increase U.S. support for Sudan as the country enters into the fourth year of a brutal civil war and humanitarian crisis. In the Senate, Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch, R-Idaho, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on Tuesday introduced a…

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Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war, Pentagon acquisition rules, defense spending and vestiges of the Confederacy in the military. After contending with about 900 amendments over the course of 14…

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The Congresswomen’s Pact

For the first time, twelve congresswomen reveal how they’re banding together after the Trump administration came for one of their own: Rep. LaMonica McIver.

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Pete Hegseth Leaves Lawmakers Alarmed by Declining to Verify Donald Trump's Mental Suitability to Lead as Commander-in-Chief

Hegseth avoided directly answering questions about Trump's mental fitness during a congressional hearing, leading to a tense exchange with lawmakers

International Business Times UK

Even MAGA Allies Doubt Trump's Mental Health — But Pete Hegseth Calls Him 'Sharpest and Most Insightful'

During a Capitol Hill hearing, Trump's mental fitness was questioned due to his erratic social media behavior amid the ongoing Iran conflict, raising bipartisan concerns.

International Business Times UK

Democrats opened the door to a third Trump impeachment over Iran. Here’s what they need to happen next

ANALYSIS: Even if Democrats win back the majority, Eric Garcia writes, they have to ask themselves: Should they try to impeach Trump again?

The Independent UK

Democrats kick off response to Trump’s annihilation threats

House Democrats began their messaging campaign to hold President Donald Trump accountable for threatening to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization with a 10-second floor showdown Thursday. “The threats of total annihilation were beyond the pale. It’s time for Congress to step in and take control of the wheel,” Rep. Glenn F.…

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Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims are rife

California House members tour Otay Mesa facility, which has faced allegations of poor conditions and sexual assaults

The Guardian - US

Rep Sara Jacobs 'Called for ICE Agents to Be Sent to Iran' as Viral Post Hits 500K Views — Debunked

A viral post falsely claims that Rep Sara Jacobs called for ICE agents to be deployed to Iran. Here's what she actually said.

International Business Times UK

What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs

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Democrats Rip Trump Admin's Briefing on Caribbean Boat Strikes: 'No Strategy, No End Game'

Rep. Sara Jacobs said she was "not convinced" by claims the actions were tied to preventing fentanyl deaths and Rep. Seth Moulton emphasized the peril for troops deployed

Axios

Democrats rage at "unsatisfactory" Trump administration briefing on drug boat strikes

"Am I leaving satisfied?" said one House Democrat. "Absolutely not."

Axios

"I'm f**king sick of it": Charlie Kirk shooting sends Congress' civility crisis into overdrive

"I'm gonna be louder than I've ever been until this sh*t stops," said Rep. Nancy Mace.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Guantánamo fiasco cost taxpayers $16m

All migrants detained at the facility in Cuba have been flown back to the U.S. after Donald Trump’s abandoned project

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Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel

Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.

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Democrat Sara Jacobs Re-Elected In California's 51St District

Democrat Sara Jacobs secures victory in California's 51st Congressional District, reaffirming voter support for her advocacy on key issues.

The Guardian - US

For decades, it’s been a man’s world on Capitol Hill – that’s finally changing

More women are in chief of staff roles than ever before. With an election ahead, they’ve reached a pivotal moment

The Independent UK

Progressive Democrats are hopeful Kamala Harris would approach Israel policy differently to Biden

‘She’s a free agent,’ one Democratic senator told The Independent

The Independent UK

Who are the 38+ lawmakers boycotting Netanyahu’s address to Congress today?

From Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Republican Thomas Massie, dozens of politicians are refusing to attend today’s speech by Benjamin Netanyahu

The Independent UK

Trump will ‘give Netanyahu a blank check’: Youngest Jewish Congresswoman on Israel, Gaza and the election

In an interview in May of this year, Representative Sara Jacobs spoke with Eric Garcia about the war in Israel and Gaza, where Biden fell short and why she thinks Republicans are weaponizing ‘Jewish pain’

International Business Times

US Reaffirms Support For Israel As Gaza-Related Campus Protests Rage On

"My commitment to Israel, I want to make clear again, is ironclad," said Biden after signing the $95 billion national security supplemental into law.

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