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#BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. Navy to complete by early next month a review of the Defense Department’s (DOD) complaint against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over his recent remarks alongside other lawmakers.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. Navy to complete by early next month a review of the Defense Department’s (DOD) complaint against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over his recent remarks alongside other lawmakers.
#BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has filed a suit against the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), arguing its leader abused his authority in forwarding a criminal referral regarding the lawmaker’s mortgage.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has filed a suit against the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), arguing its leader abused his authority in forwarding a criminal referral regarding the lawmaker’s mortgage.
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced she won’t seek reelection next year, teeing up a high-stakes race to lead the nation’s capital during the remainder of President Trump’s term.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced she won’t seek reelection next year, teeing up a high-stakes race to lead the nation’s capital during the remainder of President Trump’s term.
A retired Army general criticized Sen. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and the other Democratic lawmakers who released a video last week urging service members to refuse illegal orders, calling it an “insult to our chain of command.”
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A retired Army general criticized Sen. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and the other Democratic lawmakers who released a video last week urging service members to refuse illegal orders, calling it an “insult to our chain of command.”
Scouting America responded to a reported memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to cut ties with the organization, saying it was “surprised and disappointed” by the potential policy change, as the military has given its support to the Scouts since 1937.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Scouting America responded to a reported memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to cut ties with the organization, saying it was “surprised and disappointed” by the potential policy change, as the military has given its support to the Scouts since 1937.
President Trump’s heated rhetorical attacks on Democratic lawmakers, whom he called out as “traitors” who deserve to be jailed, have left his Republican allies in Washington dumbfounded and skeptical about any bipartisan dealmaking at the end of 2025.
Republicans dumbfounded by Trump’s calls for harsh retribution against Democratic lawmakers
President Trump’s heated rhetorical attacks on Democratic lawmakers, whom he called out as “traitors” who deserve to be jailed, have left his Republican allies in Washington dumbfounded and s…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
President Trump’s heated rhetorical attacks on Democratic lawmakers, whom he called out as “traitors” who deserve to be jailed, have left his Republican allies in Washington dumbfounded and skeptical about any bipartisan dealmaking at the end of 2025.
#BREAKING: The FBI has launched an investigation into the six Democratic lawmakers who recently filmed a video telling military members they are not obligated to follow illegal orders.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#BREAKING: The FBI has launched an investigation into the six Democratic lawmakers who recently filmed a video telling military members they are not obligated to follow illegal orders.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) stunning decision to resign from Congress sets off a political grenade for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he works to keep his grip on an already delicate GOP majority in the House.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) stunning decision to resign from Congress sets off a political grenade for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he works to keep his grip on an already delicate GOP majority in the House.
Democrats are going all in on a Tennessee special election next month, teeing up one last test of their electoral strength ahead of 2026 after enjoying a string of victories in November.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Democrats are going all in on a Tennessee special election next month, teeing up one last test of their electoral strength ahead of 2026 after enjoying a string of victories in November.
President Trump signed an executive order that would allow his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
President Trump signed an executive order that would allow his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations.
The United States Naval Academy fired the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr., due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead” the brigade, removing him than his position less than half a year after he assumed the post.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The United States Naval Academy fired the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr., due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to effectively lead” the brigade, removing him than his position less than half a year after he assumed the post.
Former FBI Director James Comey said he expects he could face additional charges under the Trump administration after a federal judge dismissed the case against him.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Former FBI Director James Comey said he expects he could face additional charges under the Trump administration after a federal judge dismissed the case against him.
Sen. Ruben Gallego launched an expletive-ridden response to news that the Pentagon is investigating fellow Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding members of the military that they are obliged to refuse unlawful orders.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Sen. Ruben Gallego launched an expletive-ridden response to news that the Pentagon is investigating fellow Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding members of the military that they are obliged to refuse unlawful orders.
GOP lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned over signs the 2026 midterm elections could be a wipeout for Republicans that could cost them control of the House and shave down their Senate majority by two or three seats.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
GOP lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned over signs the 2026 midterm elections could be a wipeout for Republicans that could cost them control of the House and shave down their Senate majority by two or three seats.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he will not be intimidated by the Pentagon’s investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” against him after he called for U.S. military service members to disobey any illegal orders handed down by the Trump administration.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said he will not be intimidated by the Pentagon’s investigation into “serious allegations of misconduct” against him after he called for U.S. military service members to disobey any illegal orders handed down by the Trump administration.
The Pentagon said that it has received “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and has initiated a “thorough review” of the allegations.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Pentagon said that it has received “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and has initiated a “thorough review” of the allegations.
A federal judge dismissed the cases against two of President Trump’s political adversaries after finding that the prosecutor Trump handpicked to pursue charges against them was unlawfully appointed.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A federal judge dismissed the cases against two of President Trump’s political adversaries after finding that the prosecutor Trump handpicked to pursue charges against them was unlawfully appointed.
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told The Hill on Thursday that he will support the repeal of sweeping sanctions on Syria but wants language that would impose penalties if the interim government in Damascus fails to meet certain conditions.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told The Hill on Thursday that he will support the repeal of sweeping sanctions on Syria but wants language that would impose penalties if the interim government in Damascus fails to meet certain conditions.
A small group of women known as some of the fiercest MAGA stalwarts in the House have led the way in pushing back against President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on some of the most high-profile issues of recent months — many involving the victimization of women.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A small group of women known as some of the fiercest MAGA stalwarts in the House have led the way in pushing back against President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on some of the most high-profile issues of recent months — many involving the victimization of women.
NEW: New York Dem Nydia Velázquez stepping down after 3 decades
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November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
NEW: New York Dem Nydia Velázquez stepping down after 3 decades
Democrats accused the Trump administration of again failing to meet its requirement to consult with Congress on plans for refugees as the White House pushes to cut admissions to the lowest level in the program’s history.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Democrats accused the Trump administration of again failing to meet its requirement to consult with Congress on plans for refugees as the White House pushes to cut admissions to the lowest level in the program’s history.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he did not agree with President Trump’s suggestion that a group of Democratic lawmakers be locked up or punished by death after they urged military service members to resist unlawful orders.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he did not agree with President Trump’s suggestion that a group of Democratic lawmakers be locked up or punished by death after they urged military service members to resist unlawful orders.
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has taken the unusual step of launching a probe into one of its own investigations, assembling a federal grand jury in Maryland to review the mortgage fraud allegations made against Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
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November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
#BREAKING: The Justice Department has taken the unusual step of launching a probe into one of its own investigations, assembling a federal grand jury in Maryland to review the mortgage fraud allegations made against Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
Unfortunately, “6-7” has reached the House floor.
Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) thought it was a good idea Tuesday to use the slang term, which has been increasingly used by teenagers to describe, well, anything.
Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) thought it was a good idea Tuesday to use the slang term, which has been increasingly used by teenagers to describe, well, anything.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Unfortunately, “6-7” has reached the House floor.
Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) thought it was a good idea Tuesday to use the slang term, which has been increasingly used by teenagers to describe, well, anything.
Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) thought it was a good idea Tuesday to use the slang term, which has been increasingly used by teenagers to describe, well, anything.
#BREAKING: Fight erupts on Senate floor over provision letting senators reap millions from suing DOJ
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November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#BREAKING: Fight erupts on Senate floor over provision letting senators reap millions from suing DOJ