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White House Eyes Reopening Closed Oil Refineries Amid Rising Gasoline Prices
The administration is considering reviving idled facilities including the Limetree Bay refinery in St. Croix as tensions with Iran push pump prices higher.
Sen. Ossoff Touts Georgia Military Investments He Voted Against in Competitive Reelection Race
The Georgia Democrat secured $127 million for a Fort Benning elementary school and $8 million for Fort Stewart through the MilCon-VA bill, which he opposed on final passage.
Nancy Mace Introduces Bills Banning House Lawmakers from Sex with Staffers, Living Together
The South Carolina Republican's pair of bills would bar sexual relationships and cohabitation between members and House employees, with bipartisan support for ethics reforms.
2 in 3 MAGA Voters Say They'd Support GOP Candidate Accused of Sexual Assault
Politico survey finds Trump loyalists prioritize party loyalty over allegations, with most saying they'd back a Republican even if accused.
Birx Says Persistent Anger Over COVID Response Evident After Fauci Senate Hearing
Former White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator comments on public sentiment following high-profile congressional testimony.
Alien Terrorist Removal Court to Hold Its First-Ever Hearing After 30 Years of Existence
The specialized immigration tribunal, created after the 1996 immigration reform law but never used until now, will take up a case involving alleged ISIS-linked activity.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Discusses Anthony Fauci's Contentious Senate Hearing
The Connecticut Democrat offered his perspective on the former NIH director's testimony during a Capitol Hill appearance this week.
GOP Senator Confronts CodePink Activists Over Israel, Iran, and Cuba Positions
Sen. Rick Scott pushed back against protesters from the left-wing group tied to a tech donor accused of spreading CCP propaganda through a $278 million network.
Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Anthony Fauci Faces Senate Panel Amid Ongoing Policy Debates
The longtime NIH official testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in a hearing that touched on pandemic preparedness, vaccine policy, and public health authority.
Left-Wing Democrats Are on a Winning Run, but Can They Lure Back Crucial Swing Voters?
Progressive candidates are notching primary wins across the country while facing questions about broader electoral appeal.