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Former White House Lawyer Ty Cobb Criticizes Trump Administration Ballroom Renovation Plans
Cobb, who served in the White House during Trump's first term, said the historic building is 'turning into a combination of a whorehouse and Las Vegas' following Supreme Court action clearing the way for construction.
House Votes Unanimously to Hold Two Allies of Ex-Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick in Contempt of Congress
The DOJ will now decide whether to pursue criminal charges against Mayor Michael Joseph and former aide Hector Roos, who refused to cooperate with an ethics investigation.
House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Staving Off Another Funding Fight During Midterms
The 370-48 vote sends the measure to President Trump's desk after Senate approval; funding extends through December 11.
Senate Bill on Athlete NIL Rules Sparks Debate Over State Women's Sports Protections
Attorneys general from six states warn that the Protect College Sports Act's preemption language could undermine Supreme Court rulings upholding Fairness in Women's Sports laws.
Senators Weigh NCAA Governance Criticism as Women's Sports Protections Collide With NIL Legislation
Six state attorneys general have warned that the Protect College Sports Act's preemption language could undermine Supreme Court rulings protecting female athletes.
Democrats Are Again Angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House Seat as 2026 Midterms Approach
The New York Republican won a narrow victory in 2024 and faces renewed Democratic investment in his swing district.
House Rules Committee Advances Anti-Socialism Resolution on Party-Line Vote
Resolution condemning socialism cleared committee Monday with no Democratic support, setting up Tuesday floor votes as partisan clash erupts over definition of government role in economy.
Kalshi Suspends North Carolina GOP House Candidate Laurie Buckhout for Betting on Own Race
Prediction market platform issued three-year suspension after determining candidate purchased contracts related to her contest against Rep. Don Davis.
Jeffries Speaks as House Returns for Key Votes Including Stopgap Spending Bill
Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government ahead of November midterm elections.
Kalshi Permanently Bans Former Rep. George Santos for Life Over Insider Trading Allegations
The online prediction market platform says the former congressman turned a $17,839 profit by betting against his own State of the Union attendance after placing large wagers while capable of influencing the outcome.