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ICYMI: Chairman Guthrie Joins Fox Business Network to talk AI Policy and the Ratepayer Protection Act

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

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Jul 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • energycommerce.house.gov
House Republican accuses Smith of lying about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution

A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him

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Jul 23 • 7:51 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House

Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act

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Jul 23 • 7:08 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late

The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act will stabilize athletics for generations to come. The House and Senate must pass it before it's too late.

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Jul 23 • 6:06 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
Would going Independent make sense for Florida State?

With the month of July filled with conference media days, as the ACC wrapped up in Charlotte last week and the SEC begins in Tampa this week, conference expansion and realignment has once again taken center stage. On Monday, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger released an article, available here, updating where Congress stands on passing the […]

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Jul 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nevada congressmen introduce bipartisan bill to ban sports betting on prediction markets

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Rep. Mark Amodei's (R-NV) bill would also ban casino-style games on sites such as Kalshi.

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Jul 22 • 10:00 PM EDT • Sports • thenevadaindependent.com
As cost of youth sports grows, Congress eyes regulation of private equity

WASHINGTON – Federal lawmakers are weighing restrictions on private equity in youth sports as families face rising costs, mandatory travel expenses and added fees. Industry supporters argue private investment expands facilities and access.

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Jul 22 • 8:33 PM EDT • Sports • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
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Man killed in Milwaukee shooting was father, business owner, family says

Milwaukee police said a 44-year-old was shot and killed near Appleton and Congress on Wednesday. The victim's family identified him as Keon Davis.

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Jul 22 • 7:31 PM EDT • Business • fox6now.com
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress

Lawmakers in both parties have longed championed the ethics proposal

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Jul 22 • 5:48 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
House passes temporary government funding bill months early

The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance another possible shutdown souring the mood of voters shortly before they go to the polls.

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Jul 22 • 3:27 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Jayapal, Dingell, CPC Members Host Universal Healthcare Shadow Hearing

Full video of the hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) today hosted a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Chair Emerita Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the lead sponsors of the Medicare for All Act of 2025. During the hearing, CPC Members and witnesses […]

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Jul 22 • 3:06 PM EDT • Health • jayapal.house.gov
Daylight Saving Time bill faces strong headwinds in the Senate

The US House voted last week in strong bipartisan fashion to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country. But it faces strong headwinds in the Senate, with one key Republican senator warning the bill won’t “see the light of day.”

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Jul 22 • 2:24 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump trade chief downplays fallout from Canada tariffs: ‘This is business’

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testified at a Senate hearing Wednesday before flying to Mexico City for more talks on the U.S.-Canada-Mexico agreement.

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Jul 22 • 1:55 PM EDT • Business • politico.com
Former NFL player, funded by league notables including Roger Goodell, wins Arizona GOP Congressional Primary

Jay Feely won an Arizona Republican primary for Congress after getting major NFL backing from Roger Goodell, multiple team owners, and former players.

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Jul 22 • 12:55 PM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Dozens of House Democrats reject bill fusing congressional stock ban with federal voter ID

The House voted on a legislative package that includes a partial ban on lawmakers trading stocks and a federal voter ID requirement.

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Jul 22 • 12:26 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
As Congress grapples with budget issues, OC business leaders urge lawmakers to renew ‘critical’ transportation funding

A bevy of federal transportation funding is set to expire this fall, which OC business advocates say could disrupt the regional economy if not reauthorized.

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Jul 22 • 11:27 AM EDT • Business • ocregister.com
Arrington, eager to appease fiscal hawks, proposes $28 billion boost to health fraud busting - Live Updates

The bill's introduction comes as fiscal hawks are livid over a lack of payfors in a major new spending bill.

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Jul 22 • 10:58 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
WATCH LIVE: House holds hearing on oversight of Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
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Jul 22 • 10:05 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
India’s ‘cockroach’ protests: a rare political opening for the opposition?

Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z.

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • scmp.com
Trump ally pledges to ‘work with people’ he disagrees with after Arizona primary win

Andy Biggs – a hard-right congressman endorsed by Donald Trump – won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor

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Jul 22 • 5:52 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Michigan Auto Engineer Marries Progressivism and Business Sense

Don Ufford is running in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District Democratic primary next month against two fellow progressives.

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Jul 22 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • prospect.org
Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries

The primaries set the field for what are expected to be heated contests for Congress and governor in a swing state this fall.

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Jul 22 • 4:33 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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On Iran, a $37 billion price tag and no answers on how it ends

“We need some hard answers and some straight talk.”

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Jul 22 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
House narrowly passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown

The vote sends the stopgap, known as a continuing \u200bresolution, to the \u200bSenate.

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Jul 21 • 11:08 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Congressman Crow reveals new info about Aurora ICE detainee conditions; medical advocate sounds alarm on heat & illness
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Jul 21 • 10:19 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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The battle for Congress gets a Wall Street-style scoreboard powered by real-money bets

Kalshi's new Midterms Hub combines live prediction markets with polling, fundraising data and historical results to track House, Senate and governor races.

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Jul 21 • 10:17 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence

The 9-8 vote came after some Democrats had praised Clayton and indicated that they might vote for him. But that shifted after a contentious hearing last week in which Clayton repeatedly refused to say that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

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Jul 21 • 8:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won’t not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district

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Jul 21 • 8:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won't not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district | Newsradio 1140 WRVA

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Jul 21 • 8:11 PM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
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Singer Who Quit Kennedy Center Says He Feared ‘Retribution’

At a congressional hearing, the musician warned of a “partisan toxic environment.”

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Jul 21 • 7:32 PM EDT • Politics • thedailybeast.com
WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now
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Jul 21 • 7:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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WATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war
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Jul 21 • 7:14 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Senators grilled Hegseth on Iran. Here are 3 big moments from the hearing

Hegseth said at the top of the hearing that the supplemental funding was an “urgent, necessary injection of resources” for the department’s needs. He didn’t directly mention the Iran war in his opening statement.

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Jul 21 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Katie Porter ‘done for now’ with politics, will become book influencer

The former Democratic congresswoman plans to offer "book recommendations, book ideas and author content.”

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Jul 21 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields won’t run for re-election after redistricting. See his next move.

The Legislature redrew Fields’ Baton Rouge-area congressional seat to favor a Republican.

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Jul 21 • 2:40 PM EDT • Politics • nola.com
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

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Jul 21 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Appeals court rejects Peter Navarro’s push to overturn his conviction over January 6 subpoena

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s attempt to overturn his contempt of Congress felony conviction.

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Jul 21 • 1:38 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 21, 2026 | Insights

U.S. Congress races toward the August 2026 recess as lawmakers advance healthcare, FDA and CMS priorities, appropriations, transparency measures and reimbursement policy.

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Jul 21 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • hklaw.com
CBO investigating feasibility of using healthcare fraud savings to fund Trump’s war

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is looking into the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ crackdown on waste and abuse in safety net healthcare programs, and whether the efforts could effectively generate tax revenue the government could then spend elsewhere.

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Jul 21 • 7:57 AM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Sigcho-Lopez, Macías Failed to Qualify for 4th District Congressional Race: Elections Board

If the board’s decision stands, Patty García will have a much smoother path to replacing U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, her former boss, in Congress.

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Jul 21 • 6:55 AM EDT • Politics • news.wttw.com
AI political ads draw scrutiny in the Tennessee 6th Congressional District race

AI Political Ads in Tennessee's 6th Congressional race raise questions about a state AI Disclosure Law as Johnny Garrett and Van Hilleary use artificial intelligence in campaign videos.

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Jul 20 • 6:29 PM EDT • Politics • newschannel5.com
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Businesses worry about perception of Tucson mass shooting

The yellow police tape cordoning off East Congress Street Sunday didn’t come down until the better part of the day had passed.

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Jul 20 • 5:08 PM EDT • Business • tucson.com
Nancy Mace passes on Senate bid, cites ‘unfinished business’

The Lowcountry congresswoman had previously run in the GOP gubernatorial race before conceding and endorsing Alan Wilson.

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Jul 20 • 4:57 PM EDT • Business • wtoc.com
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Taylor’s Maid-Rite

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Taylor's Maid-Rite of Marshall County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Taylor's Maid-Rite has truly maid their mark as a cornerstone of Marshalltown's business community," said Chair Ernst. "For nearly a century, this shop has served generations of Iowans with a signature burger made fresh every day. This 'Maid in Iowa' success story has proven that consistency, quality, and genuine customer care are the recipe for lasting success." Founded in the heart of Marshalltown, Taylor's Maid-Rite has remained a family-owned business for nearly a century and is now entering its fourth generation of Taylor family ownership. Best known for its signature Maid-Rite sandwich, the restaurant also serves classic American diner favorites, including malts, pies, fries, and sodas. Throughout its history, Taylor's Maid-Rite has remained committed to fresh ingredients, personalized service, and strong community involvement. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###

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Jul 20 • 4:10 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
'I'm in.' Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

The entrance of Darline Graham into the Republican scramble to select a new Senate nominee further complicates an already rushed process following Lindsey Graham's death earlier this month.

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Jul 20 • 3:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
THE WEEK OF JULY 20, 2026

- US caps student visa duration - Congress looks at tightening research security - AI leaders call for regulatory body

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Jul 20 • 3:25 PM EDT • Science • aip.org
G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress

Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight.

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Jul 20 • 2:58 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Sankey: SEC breakaway talk over college bill 'honest conversations'

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he continues to have conversations with Congressional leaders about the Protect College Sports Act but stopped short of saying whether all their suggested changes need to be implemented for the conference to support it.

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Jul 20 • 11:03 AM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Federal Funding Should Support Communities, Not Political Agendas

Congressional investments should reach the communities they were intended to serve.

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Jul 20 • 11:01 AM EDT • Politics • aclu.org
New Poll: 94% of Americans Say Congress Must Act on Health Care Costs, as Families USA Convenes Bipartisan Policy Symposium

Both House and Senate committees are marking up legislation on hospital price transparency, prescription drug and Medicare Advantage reform. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new national poll shows that 94% of Americans believe it is important for the President and Congress to take action to lower health care costs. The poll was commissioned by Families USA, […]

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Jul 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • familiesusa.org
Weight around the belly is a better predictor of heart health than BMI, research indicates

Individuals with overweight or obesity can have a higher risk of heart disease despite appearing to be healthy, new research presented at the International Congress on Obesity in Mexico City (15–17 July) ...

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Jul 20 • 7:40 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
National Republicans put Rep. Greg Landsman on new 'target list'

The National Republican Congressional Committee has added Ohio's 1st District to its \

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Jul 20 • 7:30 AM EDT • Politics • cincinnati.com
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS ($AMC) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings

AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS ($AMC) posted quarterly earnings results for Q2 2026 on Monday, July 20th. The company reported earnings of $0.14 per share, beating estimates of -$0.06 by $0.20. The company also reported revenue of $1,596,700,000, beating estimates of $1,488,804,013 by $107,895,987.You can see Quiver Quantitative's $AMC stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more.

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Health care gives Democrats a potent issue for midterm elections in Iowa and beyond

In places like Iowa and rural America, health care cuts and lack of coverage are giving Democrats a potent issue to take votes from Republicans in their bid to retake control of Congress.

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Jul 20 • 4:00 AM EDT • Health • postandcourier.com
As Trump toys with disaster aid, Congress eyes FEMA change

New Jersey, snubbed for $84 million in aid after damaging cold, is among Democratic states turned away by a Republican president

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Jul 20 • 12:06 AM EDT • Politics • njspotlightnews.org
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) July 19, 2026

On this episode of Politics Unplugged, political editor Dennis Welch sits down with Joana Mendoza — a former Marine Corps drill instructor and Democratic candidate — who is challenging incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani in Arizona's Congressional District 6, discussing affordability, immigration, and ICE reform. Then, with Arizona's primary election just days away, Welch brings in Republican consultant Chip Scutari and Democrat Stacy Pearson to break down the most competitive races, including the GOP governor's primary between Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, the attorney general's race, and a crowded CD1 field. The panel also weighs in on what the early ballot returns and independent voter enthusiasm could signal heading into the general election this fall.

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Jul 19 • 6:26 PM EDT • Politics • azfamily.com
Tim Murphy, former U.S. congressman and state senator, dies at 73

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy, a Republican from Upper St. Clair, died Sunday. He was 73. Murphy died at his home from an apparent heart attack, according to ColdSpark, the political consultancy that worked on Murphy’s campaigns. A native of Cleveland, Murphy earned a doctorate in psychology from the University

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Jul 19 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • triblive.com
‘Good Trouble Lives On’: ICE protestors rally at Liberty Square Park

Utahns joined in on a national movement called “Good Trouble Lives On” Saturday, honoring former Congressman John Lewis and his legacy of nonviolent civic action, education, and advocac…

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Jul 19 • 1:28 PM EDT • Politics • abc4.com
AIPAC Has Spent a Record Amount on Michigan's Senate Primary, the Biggest Test of Its Influence Yet

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Senate candidate Haley Stevens talks often about manufacturing, taking on President Donald Trump and why she’s the Democrat best positioned to win Michigan. The congresswoman has far less to say about the pro-Israel group that has spent millions trying to get her elected.

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Jul 19 • 9:28 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
What's wrong with Congress?
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Jul 19 • 9:17 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Congress Must Stop Enabling Trump's Crypto Corruption

With the CLARITY Act, Washington is cashing in on the crypto industry. Americans will pay the price.

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Jul 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
Bernie blowback: How Sanders’ primary endorsements have sparked a Democratic midterm war

Sen. Bernie Sanders had just announced his intent to unseat a sitting House Democrat — this time, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus from North Carolina — when Rep. Hakeem Jeffries decided it was time to confront Sanders himself.

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Jul 19 • 6:30 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
'A force for Utah politics': Family, friends remember Merrill Cook at state Capitol

Many gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the life of former congressman Merrill Cook.

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Jul 19 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • ksl.com
Darline Graham’s career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy

To former colleagues and the disability advocates who have worked with her, there is little doubt in Darline Graham’s capabilities.

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Jul 18 • 5:21 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Why so few scientists serve in Congress

Scientists in Congress are rare, and scientific advice alone can't fill the gap. See why science policy needs research-trained people serving in office.

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Jul 18 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • kevinmd.com
Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister Darline, should she choose to run

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Jul 18 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
What Does the Protect College Sports Act Mean to the Current Status and Virginia Tech?

Congress is poised to update the legal foundations of the NCAA and collegiate sports with the Cruz-Cantwell “Protect College Sports” Act. If and when it passes it means big changes.

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Jul 18 • 12:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Nearly half of Americans in poll say Supreme Court bases rulings on politics

A majority of Americans disapprove of the job the court is doing, a Washington Post-Ipsos survey finds. Still, it fares better than the president or Congress.

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Jul 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
WATCH: Lawmakers reveal where they stand on congressional term limits after recent health scares

Ted Cruz says he authored a constitutional amendment to limit senators to two terms and House members to three as Congress debates term limits.

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Jul 18 • 4:22 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Inside the fight over Israel tearing Democrats on the Hill apart

When a Brooklyn coffee shop announced on social media it was banning Rep. Dan Goldman over his views on Israel, some of his Jewish colleagues in Congress wanted their Democratic leadership to weigh in.

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Jul 18 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Our Decade of Political Progress

I had covered the 2016 election as a blogger — and written about the candidates for Congress, including Montana’s Denise Juneau. But that election was Donald Trump’s first wave and not the historic moment we all expected. But the thing is, one thing always leads to another, and every loss builds a framework for the […]

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Trump raises election concerns, drawing pushback from Kentucky lawmakers

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., and two Kentucky congressmen are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s speech Thursday night.

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Jul 17 • 5:24 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Ranking Member Markey, Senator Hirono Reject Trump’s SBA Policy Proposal that Harms Underserved Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Letter (PDF) (Washington, July 17) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) submitted a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) opposing a proposed rule change by Trump’s SBA to the 8(a) Business Development Program that would harm underserved small business owners and entrepreneurs. The 8(a) Business Development Program was created by Congress more than 50 years ago to level the playing field for small business owners and entrepreneurs who have faced discrimination in starting and operating their businesses. The SBA’s proposed change ignores the existence of historic discrimination that minority and underserved small businesses have faced and continue to face. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, “SBA’s proposed rule ignores present-day barriers that entrepreneurs from minority and underserved communities face. Discrimination is not dead; minority entrepreneurs continue to face reduced access to contracting opportunities and capital, as well as racial threats and targeting, including unequal treatment, refusal by others to work with minority-owned firms, being called racial slurs, and bias in the workplace. These barriers lead to wide underutilization of, and less revenue for, minority-owned businesses compared to majority-owned businesses, as supported by decades of disparity studies. The proposed rule diminishes the history of systemic racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States by claiming that remedies for discrimination create discrimination in and of themselves.” The lawmakers continued, “The program has always been open to anyone who can prove they have experienced prejudice or cultural bias in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and other facets of our society. Nonetheless SBA has moved forward with the proposed rule. It lacks a reasoned basis, purporting that the federal government has discriminated against White Americans, but offering no substantive qualitative or quantitative data or research in support. If the examples provided in the proposed rule are the only basis for what constitutes discrimination to the agency, they are woefully insufficient. The final rule must provide strong evidence that there is discrimination against White individuals and show how the rule is narrowly tailored to address it. The record remains devoid of evidence of discrimination against White individuals on the basis of race.” Ranking Member Markey is fighting to protect federal programs that address historic discrimination against small business owners from minority and underserved communities, and for a small business agenda that ensures economic opportunity for all. In June, Ranking Member Markey released a statement condemning the SBA’s proposed changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program. Also in June, Ranking Markey released a new report highlighting Trump’s drastic reduction in federal contracting dollars awarded to American small businesses, including minority-owned small businesses. In February, Ranking Member Markey, alongside Senators Hirono and Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access to capital and resources for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide. Ranking Member Markey previously held a field hearing in Roxbury, Massachusetts, to discuss how government and the private sector can come together to make entrepreneurship more accessible for underserved communities. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey secured funding with the Appropriations Committee for Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE Chapters, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and provisions to rein in the Administration’s attempts to eliminate programs that support women, veterans, and underserved entrepreneurs. In January, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to oppose rule changes that would gut protections against discriminatory lending practices that harm small businesses. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler expressing significant concerns with the SBA’s overly burdensome request and unclear guidance for extensive financial documentation over the holidays, as a part of their sweeping attempts to dismantle the 8(a) Business Development Program. In July and December 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator demanding answers about the Trump administration’s efforts to limit economic opportunity for American entrepreneurs, including immigrants. In May 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to the SBA Administrator rejecting President Trump’s FY 2026 budget proposal and calling on SBA to immediately release funding for the entrepreneurial development programs, which include programs like the Women’s Business Centers and the Veteran’s Business Development Centers that support underserved small business owners. In April 2025, Ranking Member Markey introduced the New Start Act of 2025 to establish a five-year pilot program providing grants to support entrepreneurial development training for currently or formerly incarcerated individuals. In February 2025, Ranking Member Markey sent letters to the SBA Administrator and Government Accountability Office (GAO) condemning President Trump’s war on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and asking how the SBA intends to implement Trump’s anti-DEIA executive orders. ###

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Jul 17 • 5:23 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral planned for her brother

President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.

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Jul 17 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
How accurate are political betting apps? Florida professors weigh in

Prediction markets heavily favor Congressman Byron Donalds right now, with above a 90% chance to become the GOP nominee on some sites.

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Jul 17 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • mysuncoast.com
How accurate are political betting apps? Florida professors weigh in

Prediction markets heavily favor Congressman Byron Donalds right now, with above a 90% chance to become the GOP nominee on some sites.

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Jul 17 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • wctv.tv
District 24 voters voice expectations for next congressperson
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Jul 17 • 2:16 PM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.

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Jul 17 • 9:33 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Elevating citizen science: How IUCN Members are advancing a global conservation tool

This article shares reflections from an IUCN Member organisation about its efforts to elevate citizen and community science within the global conservation community. We demystify the IUCN motions process and show how it contributes to the IUCN Strategic Vision and Programme through the IUCN World Conservation Congress and its quadrennial cycle. Specifically, we outline the steps to organise support for Resolution 125 'Advancing citizen science to support and democratise conservation'.

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Jul 17 • 7:55 AM EDT • Science • iucn.org
Congress looks to rewrite college sports bill in high-stakes push to win SEC, Big Ten support before time runs out
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Jul 17 • 7:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
CT Congressman Wants Legal Support For Patients Denied Health Coverage

The act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with their insurance claim appeal.

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Jul 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • ctnewsjunkie.com
Trump uses address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Trump used the remarks to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill in Congress.

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Jul 16 • 9:30 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
These California Republicans have one advantage in the race for Congress: Money

Republicans have more cash than Democrats in California swing races. Could that help them foil Democrats’ Prop. 50 plan of gaining five seats?

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Jul 16 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Senators bullish on chances for a July vote on college sports bill - Live Updates

But others familiar with the state of negotiations say the legislation doesn't yet have support.

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Jul 16 • 2:20 PM EDT • Sports • politico.com
Congress debates: Should daylight saving or standard time be year-round?

Legislation to make daylight saving time year-round passed the U.S. House this week and is now being considered by the Senate. It comes as many Americans disapprove of how the U.S. manages time.

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Jul 16 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
House Subcommittee to Examine Prediction Market Protections

Congress examines consumer protections in unregulated sports prediction markets. House hearing addresses market integrity and regulatory gaps. Learn more.

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Jul 16 • 12:52 PM EDT • Sports • legis1.com
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn't support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.

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Jul 16 • 12:14 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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White House Faces Stiff Pushback on Subjecting Grants to Political Review

Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.

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Jul 16 • 11:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Former Marine running for Congress says Trump is the Antichrist and 'must be killed' in shocking video

William Upham, a Florida 5th District write-in candidate, posted a video on social media calling President Trump "the Antichrist" and saying he "must be killed."

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Jul 15 • 6:53 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Thune says he defers to McConnell and team on health updates

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there have been absences from members of Congress for extended periods of time on both sides of the aisle when asked by NBC News' Ryan Nobles if there needs to be more transparency.

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Jul 15 • 6:04 PM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

The timing of the book — two weeks after midterm elections in which Democrats seek to regain control of Congress — could raise concerns within Biden's party by putting him back into the spotlight.

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Jul 15 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Elissa Slotkin picks side in Democratic primary for her former seat in Congress

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin endorsed a former Navy SEAL in the swing district Democratic primary for her former U.S. House seat in mid-Michigan.

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Jul 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
WATCH: House lawmakers speak ahead of Kathy Ruemmler interview in Epstein probe

Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, said Wednesday in testimony to Congress that it “was a mistake to deal with” Jeffrey Epstein but insisted she never witnessed criminal activities.

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Jul 15 • 2:01 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Pensacola Navy vet with ALS urges Congress to extend military kids' health coverage

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- ALS has stolen nearly everything from him. His ability to walk, to hug his kids, to speak out loud and kiss his wife.Navy veteran christopher

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Jul 15 • 1:57 PM EDT • Health • weartv.com
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Biomedical Innovation

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Markup of Three Bills Combatting Illicit Drug Threats

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

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Jul 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • energycommerce.house.gov
Congressional earmarks: Merit and politics play a role in who gets funding

Rep. Nick LaLota said he'd withhold funding from a town over its ban on police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Jul 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • newsday.com
ICE and the Senate react to the latest shootings: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the Supreme Court goes to CongressPlus, the Supreme Court goes to Congress

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Jul 14 • 10:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war
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Jul 14 • 5:19 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Poll: Small Business Only American Institution With Bipartisan Support

New Gallup survey shows that voters of all stripes mistrust banks, big business, tech companies, the media and Congress, but have enduring trust in Main Street.

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Jul 14 • 4:33 PM EDT • Business • forbes.com
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