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Paul Says Senate Panel to Vote on Holding Fauci in Contempt
The vote would follow Dr. Anthony Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about COVID-19 origins and pandemic response.
Fauci Attorney Ejected From Senate Hearing After Chaotic Exchange With Paul
The former NIAID director invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly before the hearing devolved into procedural chaos over an unrecognized lawyer.
Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Right at Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins
Former NIAID director declines to answer questions from Sen. Rand Paul during Homeland Security Committee hearing, citing constitutional protections.
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Faces Scrutiny Over Support for Popular Vote While Winning Senate Nomination Through Convention Process
Jackson, who sponsored legislation in 2019 to award Maine's electoral votes based on national popular vote, secured the Democratic nomination with 94% of delegate support after party replaced scandal-plagued candidate.
No Jews on Mamdani's 'Truly Representative' NYC Judiciary Panel, Sparking Backlash
Four Jewish bar associations backed by the ADL say Mayor Mamdani's 19-member judicial advisory committee contains zero Jewish members despite rhetoric about diversity.
Battle to Replace Late House Dem Goes to Runoff After Daughter Failed to Clinch Seat
Marcye Scott and Everton Blair will face off Aug. 25 in Georgia's 13th Congressional District, where the winner adds a seat in a narrowly divided House.
McConnell's Office Releases Photo of Senator as Health Questions Persist
The Kentucky Republican has spent six weeks in a rehabilitation facility after a fall and pneumonia, missing 38 Senate roll call votes.
Polls Close in Georgia as Voters Decide Successor in Special Election to Fill Late Rep. David Scott's Seat
The heavily Democratic district encompassing southern and eastern Atlanta suburbs will determine who finishes out the 12-term lawmaker's remaining term after his death at age 80.
Putin, Russia Put ON Notice as Senate Takes Crucial Step to Grind Down the Kremlin's War Machine
The bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russian oil revenues while imposing steep tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports.
Rahm Emanuel Outlines Presidential Ambitions in New Campaign Pitch
The former Obama chief of staff and Chicago mayor tells supporters he has an undefeated electoral record as he builds his case for 2028.