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Biden judicial nominee struggles to explain legal terms in confirmation hearing

A Biden judicial nominee struggled to explain legal terms related to the Constitution's commerce clause during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Gov. Kotek aware of Secretary of State Fagan’s cannabis contract before audit went public

Earlier this month, Shemia Fagan resigned as Oregon's secretary of state following the public release of her ties to an embattled cannabis company she was auditing.

Illegal border encounters rose sharply to 275,448 in final month of Title 42

The number of people who attempted to enter the United States without permission increased in the final month the pandemic policy Title 42 was in effect, according to newly released government data.

Tim Scott picks up first Senate endorsement ahead of White House announcement

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) has committed to backing his fellow Republican colleague Tim Scott (R-SC) as he prepares to launch a run for the White House in 2024.

Riley Gaines: Swimming against ‘mediocre male’ inspired fight for women’s rights

Riley Gaines and the Independent Women’s Forum are joining members of Congress to introduce the Women’s Bill of Rights.

‘Squad’ members AOC and Bowman shout at Santos to resign as he speaks outside Capitol

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) shouted at Rep. George Santos (R-NY) while he spoke to reporters on the steps of the Capitol after he narrowly avoided expulsion from the House.

National Archives says presidents and lawmakers have mishandled classified documents for years

National Archives and Records Administration officials told Congress that every administration since Ronald Reagan has mishandled classified documents to some extent.

Former Speaker Paul Ryan’s official portrait unveiled at Capitol

The official portrait of former House Speaker Paul Ryan was unveiled at the Capitol on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by almost every living speaker.

Montana governor signs first state TikTok ban into law

Montana's governor signed a bill into law that will ban TikTok from operating within its borders, making it the first state to ban the app completely.

California Democrat introduces bill to restrict data sharing on period-tracking apps

A California Democratic representative reintroduced legislation to protect personal reproductive health data on Wednesday, the same day a federal appeals court considered whether to strike down federal approval of the abortion drug mifepristone.
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