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Inside the leadership’s picks for the Trump assassination attempt task force
House Democrats are eyeing a number of former federal prosecutors and experienced lawyers for the newly created task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Senate on ‘glide path’ to pass Kids Online Safety Act next week
The Senate will be back in session on Monday and is expected to move to final passage on the measure around mid-week.
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VP shortlister Mark Kelly eager to go on offensive against Vance
The retired Navy pilot and astronaut was more than eager to go on offense against Sen. JD Vance, the GOP vice presidential nominee.
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Jeffries seeks distance from violent anti-Israel protesters
Jeffries condemned the unrest and called for the full prosecution of anyone who broke the law while protesting against Netanyahu’s Washington visit.
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Senate to take first step on major social media crackdown
It marks the first time Congress is taking meaningful action to curb the harms of social media, although the legislation is a long way from becoming law.
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Bibi cozies up to Trump in Palm Beach
Harris said she and Netanyahu had a “frank and constructive” discussion about the conduct of the Gaza campaign, her support for Israel and the scale of Palestinian casualties.
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Inside the leadership’s picks for the Trump assassination attempt task force
House Democrats are eyeing a number of former federal prosecutors and experienced lawyers for the newly created task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Freedom Caucus holds its fire, despite unfinished business
House Republicans left for an extended six-week recess on Thursday after passing just five appropriations bills this year.
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