49 h. ago Game on: Republicans, Democrats trade fire over Big Beautiful Bill in 2026 battle for Congress

Minutes after House Republicans gave Trump's Big, Beautiful bill final congressional passage, the messaging wars between the GOP and Democrats flared, ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

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2 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries Breaks Record in Hourslong Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, delayed a final House vote with an impassioned speech that lasted nearly nine hours.

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3 d. ago Hakeem Jeffries Delays House Vote With Marathon Speech Opposing Trump’s Policy Bill

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the New York Democrat and minority leader, delayed a final House vote with an impassioned speech, saying he would take his “sweet time” assailing the measure.

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1 week ago LAPD chief defends department actions during recent Los Angeles protests

LAPD chief defends department actions during recent Los Angeles protests  CBS News

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1 week ago LAPD chief defends police tactics during protests: ‘Swift and measured action’

LAPD chief defends police tactics during protests: ‘Swift and measured action’  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Vance defends using military to quell protests, refers to Sen. Alex Padilla as ‘José’

Vance defends using military to quell protests, refers to Sen. Alex Padilla as ‘José’  USA Today

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2 w. ago Vance defends using military to quell protests, jabs at Newsom in Los Angeles

Vance defends using military to quell protests, jabs at Newsom in Los Angeles  USA Today

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2 w. ago OneRepublic singer voices support for parade celebrating Army’s 250th anniversary

Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic defended the Army's 250th anniversary parade amid protests, expressing gratitude to service members, while other musician criticized the event.

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3 w. ago Will Democrats finally stop defending protesters who turn to thuggery?

Will Democrats finally stop defending protesters who turn to thuggery?  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 w. ago Los Angeles protests updates: Trump administration defends military action

Los Angeles protests updates: Trump administration defends military action  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago Trump defends deployment of Marines to LA amid immigration protests

Trump defends deployment of Marines to LA amid immigration protests  Reuters

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3 w. ago President of largest teachers union in US defends illegal immigrants during anti

National Education Association president Becky Pringle railed against Trump administration immigration policies after protests over ICE raids in Los Angeles turned violent.

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3 w. ago LA Protests Live Updates: Trump Defends National Guard as Newsom Fights Back

LA Protests Live Updates: Trump Defends National Guard as Newsom Fights Back  The New York Times

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3 w. ago LA Immigration Protests Live Updates: Trump Defends National Guard as Newsom Fights Back

LA Immigration Protests Live Updates: Trump Defends National Guard as Newsom Fights Back  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Trump defends sending National Guard to LA; protesters, federal authorities clash: Live updates

Trump defends sending National Guard to LA; protesters, federal authorities clash: Live updates  USA Today

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3 w. ago U.S. Rep. Waters defends protests, wants 'crowds to grow and grow' as National Guard gathers in L.A.

U.S. Rep. Waters defends protests, wants 'crowds to grow and grow' as National Guard gathers in L.A.  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago LA protests live: Trump defends deploying National Guard as California governor Newsom to sue

LA protests live: Trump defends deploying National Guard as California governor Newsom to sue  BBC

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3 w. ago LA protests live: California governor Newsom sues as Trump defends deploying National Guard

LA protests live: California governor Newsom sues as Trump defends deploying National Guard  BBC

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4 w. ago Trump administration defends immigration raids despite fiery LA County protests

Trump administration defends immigration raids despite fiery LA County protests  Axios

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