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Senator John Kennedy questions President Trump's claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as the Justice Department attributes damage to weather and faulty installation.
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Despite legislative successes, Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting criticism from Republicans over his leadership of the narrow GOP majority in the House.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 5:34 PM
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The House narrowly approved a Republican-backed budget blueprint that initiates a reconciliation process to fund the Iran conflict, agricultural aid, and parts of President Trump's voting regulations bill.
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Nominee for CDC director Erica Schwartz pledges to uphold science amid concerns over health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial vaccine agenda.
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The House approved the bill with a 308 to 117 vote, aiming to end biannual clock changes nationwide while allowing states to opt out under certain conditions.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 9:24 PM
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act took effect automatically after President Trump withheld his signature in protest over Senate inaction on the SAVE America Act.
CBS Politics | Jul 11, 2026, 4:47 AM
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Liz Murrill faces accusations of intimidating New Orleans officials opposing a GOP-backed court overhaul law.
Guardian US | Jul 3, 2026, 2:38 AM
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Liz Murrill faces indictment for allegedly intimidating New Orleans officials opposing a GOP-backed court overhaul law.
Guardian US | Jul 3, 2026, 12:39 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T01-11-45-294Z-senator-john-kennedy-discusses-saudi-nuclear-deal-and-u-s-war-policy-on-face-the-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy addressed concerns about the Saudi civil nuclear deal and U.S. military involvement in the Middle East during a July 26, 2026 interview.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 AM
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The state’s highest court granted a stay on proceedings after a 16-count indictment accused Murrill of intimidating New Orleans officials amid political tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 3, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci after his recent Senate testimony where he invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 7:02 AM
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis sharply rebuked fellow Republicans for backing the SAVE America Act and the 1776 Fund, warning these measures could harm GOP prospects in upcoming elections.
Daily Caller | Jul 30, 2026, 11:10 PM
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Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moves forward despite concerns over political independence.
CBS Politics | Jul 30, 2026, 9:58 PM
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Mike Waltz highlights ongoing diplomatic talks and military readiness amid a temporary halt in U.S. strikes on Iran.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 PM
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A federal panel rejected claims that Tennessee's new congressional map dilutes Black voters' power, allowing the GOP-favored map to stand for the August 6 primary.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:34 PM
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Republican Blake Miguez, accused of rape in a 2007 police report which he denies, considers where to run following Louisiana’s redrawn congressional districts and aims to secure former President Donald Trump’s endorsement again.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 10:42 PM
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Donald Trump announced the expansion of the voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aiming to prevent US consumers from bearing the energy costs of AI datacenter growth, amid criticism over its effectiveness.
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The 2026 CNBC America’s Top States for Business report ranks Tennessee, Texas, and eight other GOP-led states lowest in quality of life, drawing backlash over methodology and political factors.
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Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed interim senator, continuing a legacy of relatives replacing late family members in Congress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:26 PM
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A temporary waiver of the Jones Act has enabled foreign vessels to transport over 31 million barrels of fuel and chemicals between U.S. ports, revitalizing energy supply chains.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 12:41 AM
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A temporary waiver of the Jones Act has enabled foreign vessels to transport over 31 million barrels of fuel and chemicals between U.S. ports, revitalizing energy supply chains and easing fuel distribution.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 12:31 AM
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A temporary waiver of the Jones Act by President Donald Trump has revitalized U.S. energy supply chains and increased fuel shipments between American ports, despite opposition from Republican lawmakers.
Reason | Jul 6, 2026, 11:46 PM
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New legislation extends Medicare home hospital care, but fraud networks exploiting home health and hospice programs pose significant challenges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 9:49 AM