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Comey's '86 47' Post Was 'A Bad Idea' But 'Not A Crime,' Says House Democrat
The former FBI director faces indictment by the Trump Justice Department, with Democrats arguing the prosecution is politically motivated.
Senator Fetterman Criticizes Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Platner, Says Republicans Favor Him
The comments come after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign, leaving Platner as the likely Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
Florida Lawmakers Pass Voting Map That Could Help Republicans Flip 4 House Seats
The Senate approved the new congressional boundaries 21-17, raising Republican-leaning districts from 20 to 24 ahead of November midterms.
Florida Senate Passes New Congressional Map, 21-17
The redistricting plan could give Republicans an advantage in four additional House seats ahead of November midterm elections.
Hegseth's Congressional Hearing Reveals $25 Billion Iran War Cost, Stalled Diplomacy
Pentagon discloses first official cost estimate as Iran offers to open Strait of Hormuz and Trump rejects the proposal.
House Approves Renewal of Warrantless Spy Powers Resolution Despite Concerns
The Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act passed 235-191 and now heads to the Senate, where it must clear a Friday deadline to renew Section 702 of FISA.
House Republicans Fracture Over Pesticide Provision in Farm Bill as MAHA Movement Flexes Its Muscle
The 280-142 vote to strip liability protections for pesticide manufacturers exposed deep divisions within the GOP, with 73 Republicans bucking party leadership.
House Renews FISA Spy Program 235-191 Amid GOP Chaos Over DHS Shutdown
The spy program expires Thursday as Republicans struggle to advance their agenda with a narrow 217-212 majority, delaying efforts to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny on Iran War, Defense Budget as House Prepares DHS Vote
Defense secretary testified in House Wednesday over Pentagon firings and withheld Ukraine aid as Congress navigates funding crunch and voting rights ruling.
Speaker Johnson Moves Closer to Renewing FISA Surveillance Program After Conservatives Fall in Line
The House approved a procedural measure 218-210, teeing up a final vote on extending Section 702 surveillance authorities before Thursday's deadline.