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House Vote Exposes Bipartisan Shift on Pesticide Liability as Senate Farm Bill Fight Looms
A coalition of 280 lawmakers, including 73 Republicans, voted to strip pesticide manufacturers' legal immunity from the farm bill, setting up a contentious Senate debate.
Former Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin Defends His Successor, Elizabeth MacDonough
Frumin's public defense comes after President Trump called for removing the nonpartisan official who advises the Senate on procedural rules.
FBI Searches Office of Ohio Group That Supports Voter Registration Efforts
The search comes as Democrats express concern about federal actions affecting voting rights efforts ahead of competitive fall elections.
FISA Spying Power Scheduled to Expire as House Fails to Extend It Before Leaving Town
Section 702, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals abroad, would lapse for the first time since its 2008 passage.
N.Y. House Candidate Micah Lasher Responds to Jack Schlossberg's 'Status Quo' Criticism
Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has challenged Lasher's campaign approach in the competitive New York House race.
Ron Klain Defends Graham Platner's Tattoo Explanation, Drawing Fire From Jewish Organizations
The former Biden chief of staff called criticism of the Maine Senate candidate's disputed Nazi-linked ink a 'partisan attack,' prompting condemnation from multiple Jewish groups.
House Democrats Omar, McBride Mock Republican Mace After Primary Loss
Mace placed fifth in South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, prompting online exchanges with Democratic colleagues who referenced her earlier comments and political positions.
Sen. Eric Schmitt's Diving Catch Makes ESPN's Top Plays During Congressional Baseball Game
The Missouri Republican laid out for a fly ball, bloody nose and all, propelling Republicans to their sixth straight win in the annual charity game.
White House and Congress Back Second Chances, But Advocates Seek Concrete Legislative Action
The bipartisan support for Second Chance Month highlights a gap between rhetorical commitment and the 44,000 legal barriers still blocking reintegration.
Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary, Setting Up General Election Challenge to Sen. Collins
The matchup between the moderate Republican incumbent and her Democratic challenger comes as party strategists eye potential Senate seat gains nationally in 2026.