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Dianne Feinstein aide awkwardly interrupts her during vote

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) had an awkward moment during a roll call vote in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday when she started speaking instead of voting "aye" or "nay."

Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill cracking down on fentanyl sales over social media

EXCLUSIVE — Social media platforms could be required to coordinate more closely with law enforcement to crack down on the sale of fentanyl and other illicit drugs online, according to a new bill being introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) on Thursday.

Hunter Biden plea: First son’s diversion agreement ‘much broader’ than judge expected

A federal judge hit the brakes on approving Hunter Biden's plea agreement with federal prosecutors over a clause that indicated the deal had a "much broader" legal shield beyond the three criminal charges the president's son faces.

Beto O’Rourke calls Greg Abbott ‘one of the most cruel people that we’ve ever had’ as a leader

Former El Paso representative and failed presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke called Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) "one of the most cruel people that we've ever had" as a leader after being asked about new state legislation governing working standards that will go into effect later this year.

Ohio abortion amendment is test case for the country, say anti-abortion advocates

Anti-abortion groups say that the amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio state constitution is a trial run for abortion rights advocacy groups to try similar means in other states across the country that have enacted legislative protections for unborn children.

DeSantis says cutting campaign staff about ‘focusing on what matters’

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) responded to reports that his presidential campaign let go nearly a third of its staff by claiming the cuts will help his organization focus "on what matters."

House expected to adjourn for August recess one day early as spending battle drags on

The House plans to adjourn for its August recess one day earlier than originally planned after lawmakers remain split on the agriculture appropriations bill due to GOP disagreements on spending cuts, a House GOP aide confirmed to the Washington Examiner.

Mike Johnson pushes federal ban on child transgender surgeries to stop ‘unspeakable harms’

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) called for a nationwide ban on gender transition surgeries for minors, saying the federal government needed to stop the "barbaric ... mutilation of children."

Republicans blame White House as bipartisan stablecoin bill gets derailed

Hopes for a bipartisan agreement on stablecoin legislation were dashed on Thursday and Republicans in the House are blaming the Biden administration.

Trump support grows among college-educated as primary foes fail to lock up group

Former President Donald Trump is gaining support among college-educated voters, cementing his double-digit lead over Republican primary competitors.
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