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GOP Senator Tuberville Faces Democratic Backlash Over 'Enemy Is Inside the Gates' Comment About NYC Mayor Mamdani

Alabama senator shared post juxtaposing 9/11 attacks with image of New York City's first Muslim mayor, sparking accusations of Islamophobia.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, 89-10

The bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sens. Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren creates grants for housing construction and prohibits large investors from buying single-family homes, but faces uncertain fate in the House.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Posts Meme Videos Comparing Iran War to Video Games, Movies Amid Growing Conflict

The social media campaign has generated over 2 billion impressions while drawing criticism from former military officials and entertainers.

By James Callahan · Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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You Can Cry About It: Tempers Flare in Senate as DHS Shutdown Debate Erupts, Stalemate Digs Deeper

Senate Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over ICE reforms as the Department of Homeland Security funding lapse enters its third week.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Votes on DHS Funding as Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed

The Senate tackles DHS funding at the one-month mark of a potential shutdown, while Iran's new supreme leader issues his first statement threatening to keep the key oil chokepoint closed.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Cornyn Denies Flipping on Filibuster to Win Trump Endorsement

Texas senator says his support for changing Senate rules to pass Trump-backed voter ID legislation is not motivated by seeking the president's endorsement in his primary race.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Clay Fuller, Shawn Harris Advance to Georgia House Runoff for Greene's Seat

The April 7 runoff will determine who fills the vacancy left by Marjorie Taylor Greene in the heavily Republican district Trump won by 37 points.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Sen. Cramer Defends Filibuster After Cornyn Calls for Its End

Two Senate Republicans publicly split on the 60-vote threshold as party debates legislative strategy ahead of key votes.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Minnesota Human Services Officials Skip Fraud Hearing as Walz Promises Reform

State House fraud panel chair calls department's no-show 'unbelievable' after officials walked in to ask for funding at next hearing

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Spot in Runoff for Greene House Seat

Fuller will face former state Sen. Colton Moore in April 7 runoff, testing whether Trump's endorsement can deliver victory in Georgia's 14th District.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 3 min read