Jim Clyburn announces bid for 18th term in Congress at age 85, defying calls for generational change as other Democratic leaders choose to retire
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Long-serving Dem Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for 18th term in Congress
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the dean of South Carolina’s Democrats, said that he will run for an 18th House term, a move that could position him Read More
SCOOP: Democratic Virginia Gov Spanberger’s Republican cousin aims to flip key House seat red
Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux, cousin of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, launches congressional campaign in competitive Orange County, California, U.S. House district, in bid to flip blue seat.
Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat
Trump-backed voting legislation faces certain defeat as Republicans strategize to pin blame on Democrats while exploring other routes to eventually pass the bill.
Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance
Some Senate Democrats and industry groups oppose institutional investor ban in housing bill, arguing the provision would eliminate build-to-rent units and reduce rental supply options.
Firm At Center Of $200M Contract That Led To Noem Ouster Tied To Two Top Officials
The former Trump administration official who is centering a congressional campaign around her work for the ousted Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is employing Read More
Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as Walz promises reform
Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as frustrated lawmakers demand accountability. Gov. Walz promises reform amid ongoing fraud concerns.
White House tells lawmakers to hold their nerve on Iran, expect ‘long-term gain’
The White House is privately pushing congressional lawmakers to keep their cool as the war in Iran wraps up its 12th day, arguing it is Read More
Why Our Disgusting Airports Are Proof Of The Country’s Decline
Today, I’m forced to offer a correction. I don’t normally do so, but in discussing the media’s deliberately misleading coverage of the terror attack in Read More
Reporter’s Notebook: Trump’s SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality
Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.