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Elon Musk Likely Broke Election Law by Giving Voters $1 Million, Wisconsin Board Says
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 4-2 that the billionaire's cash payments to registered voters may violate federal law prohibiting compensation for voting activities.
Senate Democrats Block Procedural Vote on Must-Pass Defense Bill Over Iran War Concerns
The rare filibuster of the NDAA, which authorizes $1.15 trillion in Pentagon funding annually, marks a significant break from typical bipartisan support for defense legislation.
Kagan Recalls Graham's Cross-Party Vote That She Says Sealed Her Supreme Court Confirmation
The 2010 moment has drawn renewed attention following Graham's death Saturday at age 71, with Kagan calling it a rare instance of bipartisan support for a Democratic president's high court nominee.
House Democratic Leaders Address Caucus Tensions as Progressive Primary Wins Test Party Unity
The remarks follow progressive victories in recent primaries that have highlighted ideological rifts within the caucus, while Republicans separately navigate their own floor disputes with conservative members.
House Republicans Give Remarks as Johnson Seeks End to Floor Standoff
Conservative hard-liners have pushed for movement on Trump's SAVE America Act, an election reform bill requiring proof of citizenship at voter registration and photo IDs when casting ballots.
GOP Leaders Race to End Conservative Revolt as House Floor Stays at a Standstill
Several dozen Republican holdouts have forced Speaker Johnson to pull procedural votes on key legislation for weeks, blocking the NDAA and other priorities.
Maine Democrats Move Quickly to Select Replacement Candidate as Voters React
The Maine Democratic Party has begun an expedited selection process following recent developments affecting the state's Senate representation, local voters say.
Ohio House of Horrors Case Raises Questions About Mother Elizabeth Siders' Role as Perpetrator or Victim
Four family members face child endangerment charges after 16 children were found in conditions that authorities have described as extreme.
Stephen Miller Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham in White House Remarks, Calling Him a Close Friend
Miller described the late senator as 'the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate,' while South Carolina prepares for an Aug. 11 primary to fill his seat.
Thune Delivers Tearful Tribute as Senate Honors Late Senator Lindsey Graham, Sister Takes Seat
South Carolina Republican served 30 years in Washington before his death; Gov. McMaster appoints Graham's sister Darline Nordone to fill remainder of term.