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Hillary Clinton Calls House Oversight Questioning Repetitive After 6-Hour Deposition
Former Secretary testified Thursday in closed-door session regarding Jeffrey Epstein investigation as former President Bill Clinton prepares to appear Friday.
Senate Leaders Call Filibuster ‘Anti-Nuclear Option’ Amid Reform Debate
Democratic and Republican leaders say a talking filibuster preserves debate while avoiding a rule change that would lower the cloture threshold.
Texas Republican Congressman Faces New Calls to Resign After Texts Revealed
NBC News released a video showing messages that discuss a pending ethics inquiry, prompting criticism from Democrats and some GOP leaders.
Governor Moore Vows to Continue Redistricting Push After Senate Declines to Advance Map
Moore said he will pursue a new congressional map despite the Maryland Senate voting not to consider the proposal, citing demographic shifts and the need for fair representation.
Rep. Anna Luna Criticizes GOP Senator’s ‘Bartending’ Swipe at AOC After Munich Appearance
Luna said the remark reduced a congressional colleague to a stereotype, while the senator defended it as a joke about a recent event.
Only a Fraction of House Seats Remain Competitive after 2022 Redistricting
Analysis shows roughly 4% of the 435 districts are classified as competitive, a decline linked to maps drawn by Republican‑led state legislatures.
GOP Frets over Competitive Texas Senate Primary as Early Voting Begins
Sen. John Cornyn and Gov. Greg Abbott warned of a crowded GOP field as early voting opened on Feb. 5, while Democrats see an opening to challenge the incumbent.
Texas GOP Senate Candidate Calls for ‘Next Generation of American First Patriots’ to Lead
Republican hopeful Mike Hunt says the party must hand leadership to younger conservatives as he launches his 2026 Senate campaign.
Poll Finds Voters Cite Data Centers as Next Major Issue, yet Lack Clear Opinion
57% of respondents say data‑center expansion will dominate politics, but only 28% feel they know how to vote on related policies.
Why Do GOP Leaders Call Dem Criticism of Trump‑Backed Voter ID Bill ‘Nonsense’?
House Republicans say the legislation protects election integrity, while Democrats argue it would suppress turnout among minority voters.