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House Set to Vote on Women's History Museum Bill as Democrats Withhold Support Over Trump Control, Gender Language
The legislation would establish the Smithsonian's first women's history museum on the National Mall but has lost significant Democratic backing due to amendments giving the president authority over its site and including 'biological women' language.
Four Pennsylvania Swing District Races Could Determine House Control This Fall
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has endorsed candidates in all four competitive districts as both parties prepare for expensive, pivotal contests that could shape the 2028 presidential landscape.
Speaker Johnson Says He's 'Not Surprised' by Massie's Loss in Kentucky GOP Primary
The Louisiana Republican argued President Trump's endorsement is the most powerful in political history after Thomas Massie fell to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein.
Michigan Senate Leader Asks DOJ to Investigate Whitmer Over $20 Million Fraud Scheme
The request comes after Democratic Gov. Whitmer's ally, Fay Beydoun, was charged with 16 felony counts for allegedly misusing a $20 million state grant.
Graham Platner's Deleted Reddit Posts Show Support for Antifa Violence, Comments About Killing
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2013 that people sometimes need to be killed and has since apologized for the resurfaced posts.
Trump Administration Appoints Congressman's Wife as Acting Surgeon General Amid Confirmation Delays
Stephanie Haridopolos, a family physician married to Rep. Mike Haridopolos, will carry out surgeon general duties while the White House seeks Senate confirmation for its latest nominee.
Acting ICE Director's GEO Group Ties Draw Calls for Senate Confirmation Amid Expanded Detention Funding
David Venturella oversaw $45 billion in new detention funding after receiving an ethics waiver related to his former employer, which houses 86 percent of ICE detainees.
College Students Are Booing Commencement Speakers Celebrating AI, But the Wave of Hate Hasn't Stopped Them From Using It to Cheat on Their Exams
Reports from multiple campuses indicate growing tensions between graduating students and tech industry speakers who have championed artificial intelligence developments.
Tony Guy Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District
Guy secured the GOP nomination in a district that has seen shifting political dynamics in recent election cycles.
Rep. Mike Collins Advances to Georgia GOP Senate Runoff With Derek Dooley
The two Republicans will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November after neither secured a majority in Tuesday's primary.