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Prediction Market 'Watchdog' Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Ahead of Senate Hearing
FairPredicts, a non-partisan nonprofit, is spending on digital and billboard ads in Washington while the industry faces bipartisan scrutiny over insider trading concerns.
Three Bipartisan Bills Aim to Support Military Caregivers as Advocates Push for Congressional Action
An estimated 14.3 million Americans provide unpaid care to veterans, with caregivers losing over $13,000 annually and 35 percent of their households living below the poverty line.
White House Says China Will Purchase at Least $17B in US Agricultural Products Annually
The commitment comes after President Trump's recent diplomatic trip to Beijing and represents a significant increase from previous purchase levels.
Van Hollen Says He Is Unsure Patel Will Take Alcohol Use Test After Heated Hearing
The Maryland Democrat disclosed his own test results publicly and challenged the FBI director to do the same, but said he doubts Patel will be truthful about the outcome.
Louisiana GOP Senate Race Advances to Runoff, Incumbent Cassidy Eliminated
NBC News projects that Senator Bill Cassidy did not advance past the primary, setting up a runoff between two other Republicans.
GOP Senator Blasts Hegseth for 'Careless Decision' on Troop Posture
Sen. Thom Tillis joins a growing chorus of Republican senators questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership amid reported changes to U.S. military posture and senior officer dismissals.
ActBlue CEO Faces June 10 Grilling After Fundraising Powerhouse Allegedly Misled Congress on Foreign Donations
House Administration Committee Chairman Brian Steil says the nonprofit must answer questions about its vetting of potentially illegal contributions from abroad.
Senators Agree to Forgo Shutdown Paychecks — but Many Won't Feel the Pain
Nearly three-quarters of the Senate are millionaires, raising questions about whether the measure will actually deter future shutdowns.
Navy Veteran Rocky Rochford Seeks to Turn Tampa Bay Red, Unseat 20-Year House Incumbent
The retired commodore is challenging Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in Florida's 14th congressional district on themes of legislative effectiveness and kitchen-table affordability issues.
Florida Court to Consider Whether New US House Map Violates State Gerrymandering Ban
Three lawsuits filed in Leon County seek a temporary injunction against the redrawn districts ahead of November elections, arguing the map takes partisan skew to unprecedented extremes.