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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.

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

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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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.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

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

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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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.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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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.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 4 min read