2 h. ago Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against WA’s Gluesenkamp Perez

Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against WA’s Gluesenkamp Perez  Washington State Standard

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3 h. ago PETA applauds GOP lawmakers' demand to halt NIH funding for 'cruel' overseas animal testing

PETA applauds Republican lawmakers urging NIH to stop funding animal experiments in foreign labs, supporting the CARGO Act to prevent taxpayer dollars funding unethical research.

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5 h. ago Democratic lawmaker calls out party for being 'scared' to offend immigration groups

Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized fellow Democrats for being "so scared" to offend immigration groups with the notion that immigrants should come here legally.

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5 h. ago Watertown state lawmaker will lose license after admitting to facts in drunken driving case

John Lawn, a Democrat, will lose his license for 45 days and was ordered to undergo alcohol treatment, per the Globe. The post Watertown state lawmaker will lose license after admitting to facts in drunken driving case appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago ‘A Ponzi scheme’: Lawmakers skewer leaders of disgraced parks nonprofit

‘A Ponzi scheme’: Lawmakers skewer leaders of disgraced parks nonprofit  The San Francisco Standard

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8 h. ago Police: Florida Woman Attacks Driver for Killing Chicken Crossing a Road

A Florida woman is accused of attacking another driver after that person ran over a chicken crossing a road in Key West, Florida, on July 9, police said. The post Police: Florida Woman Attacks Driver for Killing Chicken Crossing a Road appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago ICE agents condemn Democrats' efforts to expose their identities as calls for violence increase

ICE agents voice safety concerns to Lara Trump after violent protests and an alleged doxxing incident with a lawmaker, citing risks to immigration officials.

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9 h. ago Democrat State Lawmaker Says Trump Turning U.S. into 'Fascist Police State' by Holding Murderers and Pedophiles in Detention Facilities

A Democrat state senator from California is rejecting migrant detention facilities — holding some of the worst of the worst criminals convicted of murder, rape, and pedophilia — as "prison gulags," bizarrely asserting that President Donald Trump is trying to establish a "fascist police state." The post Democrat State Lawmaker Says Trump Turning U.S. into ‘Fascist Police State’ by Holding Murderers and Pedophiles in Detention Facilities appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago Bipartisan House resolution aims to condemn phrase that's created firestorm for Zohran Mamdani

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are teaming up on resolution declaring 'globalize the intifada' threatens Jewish safety, citing recent violent incidents.

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11 h. ago Why are lawmakers in Washington talking about stablecoin this week?

Why are lawmakers in Washington talking about stablecoin this week?  WBUR

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14 h. ago French Band Yelle Abandons North American Tour over 'Current Political Climate in the U.S.,' Immigration Policies

French electronic band Yelle announced on Wednesday that it is canceling its North American tour because they do not "feel safe" traveling to the United States due to "the current political climate in the U.S.," bizarrely citing "immigration and freedom of speech" as their reasons, before admitting to currently facing financial difficulties. The post French Band Yelle Abandons North American Tour over ‘Current Political Climate in the U.S.,’ Immigration Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Svyrydenko Takes Helm As PM In Move To Drive Ukraine's War Effort And US Ties

Svyrydenko Takes Helm As PM In Move To Drive Ukraine's War Effort And US Ties  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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27 h. ago Dem state senator caught on bodycam admits 'I'm not good at this' during alleged home break

Bodycam footage shown in court captures Minnesota senator Nicole Mitchell telling officers she entered her stepmother's home to collect sentimental items from her deceased father.

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28 h. ago Sen. Smith admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C., 'out of an abundance of caution'

Sen. Smith admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C., 'out of an abundance of caution'  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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28 h. ago Minnesota Senator Tina Smith hospitalized after not feeling well at Capitol

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after feeling unwell while working at the Capitol.

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28 h. ago WATCH: Trump says deal reached to advance crypto legislation after House setback

After a setback when House Republicans failed to advance a vote on crypto-related legislation, Trump said he struck a deal with GOP lawmakers to move it forward Wednesday.

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28 h. ago Fox News' partnership with 'Ruthless' podcast immediately making waves across DC, media landscape

Critics in conservative media and on Capitol Hill are praising Fox News' licensing deal with the popular "Ruthless" podcast as the network continues its expansion of new media.

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29 h. ago Senate debates package that would cut foreign aid and public media funding

The Senate debates the clawing back of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media — as Democratic lawmakers object. A final vote in the Senate is expected by Thursday.

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29 h. ago Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say

State Representative John J. Lawn was arrested Wednesday at 1:45 a.m. and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage. The post Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago Nebraska failed to undo ban on food assistance for those with drug convictions

Under a legacy of the war on drugs, some states still ban people with drug convictions from getting government food assistance. Nebraska lawmakers tried to do away with their ban and just fell short.

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