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GOP Lawmaker Pushes Legislation to Dissolve Congressional Black Caucus and Other Race-Based Groups
Rep. Nancy Mace's resolution would ban House caucuses organized around race, ethnicity or national origin, targeting some of Congress's most influential Democratic groups.
Thune Says He Can't Count to 50 GOP Votes on Reconciliation Framework
The Senate majority leader acknowledged Republicans lack the votes to advance a $95 billion House-passed budget resolution ahead of the Sept. 30 funding deadline.
House Passes War Powers Resolution, 218-214; Senate Rejects Same Measure in Party-Line Vote
The House measure targets Trump's authority to use military force against Iran and Houthis, while White House Chief of Staff Leavitt links any Saudi normalization deal to acceptance of Abraham Accords framework.
House GOP Wrangles Hardliners to Advance $95 Billion Spending Plan
The narrowly passed budget framework advances on a 216-214 party-line vote, with two Republicans and one independent joining Democrats in opposition.
Former Biden Aide Says Harris 2028 White House Bid 'Not Going to Happen'
Michael LaRosa, former Jill Biden press secretary, argued on Fox News that voters will not give the former vice president a third presidential run.
Bipartisan Bill Would Create Federal Regulatory Framework for Hemp Products
The Lawful Hemp Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Craig (D-Minn.) and Barr (R-Ky.), comes less than six months before hemp-derived intoxicants face a federal ban.
Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro Appears in New York Federal Court on Drug Trafficking Charges
The former leader, captured by U.S. forces earlier this year and facing narco-terrorism accusations, has pleaded not guilty while maintaining he legitimately won Venezuela's presidency.
Federal Agencies Admitted Using Keywords to Cancel Nearly $2 Billion in UC Research Grants
The University of California system filed suit after more than 1,000 research grants were terminated based on diversity, gender and COVID-19 language.
White House Official Accuses Chinese Startup of Distilling Anthropic Model, Accessing Restricted Nvidia Chips
Moonshot AI allegedly used U.S. technology to develop its Kimi K3 model while obtaining banned GB300 Blackwell chips, raising concerns about China's AI ambitions.
White House Set to Announce Civil Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement would establish a framework for U.S.-Saudi cooperation on civilian nuclear technology, subject to congressional approval under the Atomic Energy Act.