Rep. Frank Lucas looking at bill to safeguard Fed’s autonomy
Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) said he’s exploring legislation that would ensure the Federal Reserve remains independent of political influence amid the Trump administration’s threat to...
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House Democrat criticizes party’s focus on Abrego Garcia: ‘I don’t know if that’s the right issue’
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), a moderate Democrat who represents a border district, criticized members of his party for focusing intently on the case involving Kilmar...
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Johnson rips ‘The View’ hosts as absurd for mocking baby boom effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted the ABC daytime talk show “The View” as “absurd” after hosts mocked and questioned the Trump administration’s efforts to increase...
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National security Democrats press Hegseth on Pentagon staff shakeup
Three former service members-turned Democratic House lawmakers are demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about recent staffing upheavals at the Pentagon. In a letter...
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Democrats mock Hegseth makeup studio at Pentagon
Democrats on Wednesday skewered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the reported refurbishing of a room in the Pentagon, which was turned into a makeup studio...
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Top Armed Services Democrat: Hegseth ‘not up to the task of managing the Pentagon’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said on Wednesday that he does not think Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is “up to the task” of running the...
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Durbin retirement tees up competitive Senate primary in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin’s (D-Ill.) decision to not seek a sixth term in the Senate is expected to tee up a spirited Democratic primary to replace...
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Mayra Flores says hospital visit on day of campaign launch was due to stress
Former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) says the “sudden health scare” that led to a hospital visit on the day she launched a campaign to challenge...
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Crockett says she’d ‘absolutely’ take IQ test against Trump
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Tuesday that she would “absolutely” take an IQ test against President Trump. She made the remarks on Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC...
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House Republican: GOP senator ‘peddling conspiracy theories’ about 9/11
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) rebuked Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Tuesday evening for “peddling conspiracy theories” about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Johnson, in...
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Raskin calls for FBI investigation into Trump US attorney nominee over Russian media appearances
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is asking for an FBI investigation into Ed Martin after President Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney in D.C. failed to disclose...
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Stefanik would be ‘absolutely fantastic candidate’ for NY governor: RNC chief
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley on Tuesday said Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) would be an “absolutely fantastic” candidate for New York governor as she...