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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.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Graham's Swan Song Makes Senate Headway

The South Carolina Republican's signature legislation advances in the Senate after months of negotiations, marking a potential capstone to his congressional career.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Voters Cannot Get New Absentee Ballots After Returning Them

The decision affects more than 117,000 ballots already returned ahead of a chaotic Democratic gubernatorial primary with multiple candidate withdrawals.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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As Democrats Debate the Future of Their Party, Michigan's Voters Could Have a Big Say

The state that helped deliver key Democratic victories in recent cycles is emerging as a potential testing ground for competing visions within the party.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Cornyn Meeting With AG Nominee Blanche Canceled Ahead of Key Judiciary Committee Vote

The Texas Republican says he is "not prepared to vote yes" on advancing Todd Blanche from committee, citing unresolved concerns about a DOJ funding matter.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democrat Compares ICE to 'Domestic Terrorists' as 111 House Democrats Demand Texas Detention Center Close

Lawmakers visited the Dilley facility and alleged conditions including contaminated food, constant lighting, and delayed medical care for families with young children.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senator Moreno Confronts Dr. Fauci With F-Bomb at COVID Origins Hearing, Drawing Praise From Conservatives

Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during Wednesday's testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read