Congress

Sen. Jim Banks Pushes Seven-Part Immigration Package to Codify Trump Priorities Before Midterms

The Indiana Republican wants Congress to lock in policies on birthright citizenship, H-1B visas and commercial driver's licenses before the midterm elections.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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Police Raid at Penn State Fraternity House Raises Campus Safety Questions

Officers responded to reports of an incident at a campus fraternity house, with one student initially believing the arrival was a prank.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Top 5 Most Heated Moments as Progressives Spar Over Who Is Farther to the Left in Final Dem Senate Debate

Massachusetts Democratic candidates Ed Markey and Seth Moulton clashed over transgender athletes, ICE abolition, and how to counter Trump in their final debate.

By Diane Park · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Florida Socialist Senate Nominee Angie Nixon Faces Backlash Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Nixon, who defeated Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary, called supporters of resolutions honoring the slain Turning Point USA founder 'tools of white supremacy.'

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Top Dems Go Silent After McCarthy Vindicated for Booting Swalwell Off Intel Committee

Newly declassified FBI records show agents investigated whether Swalwell traded congressional access for political donations tied to suspected Chinese operative Christine Fang.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Singham-Linked Nonprofits Fight House Subpoenas, Accuse Lawmakers of McCarthy-Era 'Witch Hunt'

BreakThrough News and Peoples Forum argue the congressional subpoenas violate First Amendment protections for free speech and journalism.

By James Callahan · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Watch Live: Balance of Power — Redistricting, Courts, and the Right to Vote at 2026 Hutchins Forum

Former Attorney General Eric Holder moderates Harvard-PBS panel on voting rights with three months until November midterm elections.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Bipartisan Women Call on Ethics Panel to Speed Up Gomez Probe Ahead of Midterms

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday it was investigating allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez violated House rules by engaging in inappropriate sexual contact.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Legislative Director James Baird to Depart Ahead of Midterms

Baird exits after serving as Vice President Vance's Senate legislative director, with the departure coming amid rocky White House-Senate Republican relations.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ossoff: 'Amazing to Watch This White House Melt Down' Over Harp Remark

The Georgia Democrat's criticism of Trump's relationship with White House aide Natalie Harp has drawn sharp pushback from the administration.

By James Callahan · Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 3 min read