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Brazil's Congress Ends 6x1 Workweek
Brazil's Congress passes shorter workweek to boost Lula's election chances.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Protesters Clash with Police at Congress
Students and unions protest as police fire tear gas near Argentina's Congress.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Argentina's Bill Stalls in Congress
Argentina's bill to toughen sanctions over Sea Lion oil project fails in Congress.
MercoPress · 1m
FBI investigates suspicious mailings to Congress and election offices
Letters containing unknown substances were sent to Democratic senators and secretaries of state offices nationwide in the weeks before the midterm election.
NBC News · 2m
Harris threatens student reporter over recording at debate
Maryland congressman tells University of Maryland student she cannot record him in public, citing state wiretapping law that does not apply to public spaces.
NBC News · 1m
Sam Forstag Runs for Congress After Wildfire Work
Ex-smokejumper Sam Forstag, 32, runs for Montana's 1st congressional district after wildfire work and union leadership.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Progressive Case for Scott Wiener
Progressive journalist argues Scott Wiener beats Connie Chan for Pelosi's congressional seat.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Congress files complaint over BJP councillor's Gandhi remarks
A BJP councillor's drug-related comment about Rahul Gandhi's Delhi protest remarks has prompted a police complaint from the Congress.
The Hindu · 1m
Max Miller's Legal Threats Target Multiple Opponents
Rep. Max Miller uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics with cease-and-desists and threats.
Mother Jones · 2m
Mike Rogers Wife Secures Military Contracts While Chairing Intel
Mike Rogers’s wife secured lucrative government security contracts while he chaired the House Intelligence Committee.
Drop Site News · 2m
AI Group Pours Millions into Pelosi Seat Race
AI group donates $3 million to Scott Wiener’s pro-regulation PAC ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s seat election.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Webull Stock Drops After Congress Flags China Ties
Congress report reveals Webull's deep China links, triggering 19.1% stock plunge.
Startup Fortune · 1m
Ilhan Omar Home Raid Under Scrutiny
Trump administration raids Ilhan Omar's home amid immigration fraud claims.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Senators demand Trump rescind Russian diesel deal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers says Trump's agreement with Putin to supply diesel betrays Ukraine and violates sanctions Congress passed this summer.
NPR · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal sparks legal showdown
President Trump's plan to import Russian diesel faces fierce pushback from lawmakers who say it violates a 2022 law banning such imports.
TIME · 3m
Congress a 'sting operation factory', says Opposition leader
Karnataka's Opposition leader demands CBI probe into alleged sting targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The Hindu · 1m
INDIA bloc protests CEC's removal over voter rolls
Opposition parties in Kalaburagi demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over alleged misuse of electoral revision forms.
The Hindu · 1m
Congress must block China's courtroom warfare
As Beijing turns to American lawsuits to undermine U.S. policy, Congress needs to pass bills protecting journalists and clarifying rules before Chinese entities weaponize the courts.
Thehill · 3m
Congress pushes to keep AM radio in new cars
Lawmakers want to mandate AM radio in vehicles, but automakers say the technology costs money and interferes with electric cars.
Fastcompany · 2m
The man who will likely be the next House speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House if Democrats win the midterms.
Vox · 3m
Senator Shaheen challenges Trump's Russian diesel deal
Democratic senator says Trump's plan to lift sanctions on Russian energy violates law and extends the war in Ukraine.
NPR · 2m
Republicans join Democrats to block Trump's Russian diesel deal
Trump defends importing Russian diesel as lawmakers from both parties demand he reverse the controversial agreement, citing a 2022 law banning Russian energy imports.
TIME · 2m
Rahul Gandhi Hosts INDIA Bloc MPs for Tea
Rahul Gandhi invites INDIA bloc MPs and student leaders to tea after protest against election commissioner.
mint · 1m
Homeland Security searches Omar's home
Homeland Security agents search Representative Ilhan Omar's home 22 days before Election Day.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Guatemala Central Bank Chief Returns to Congress
Guatemala's central bank chief returns to Congress after court blocks his appointment.
The Rio Times · 1m
Congress Calls Webull Structurally Tied to China
Webull stock crashes after Congress reports its app is structurally tied to Chinese government.
Startup Fortune · 1m
Trump wants Fetterman to switch parties
Trump says he'd love to see Sen. Fetterman become Republican.
PhillyVoice · 1m
Omar Search vs. Mar-a-Lago Differences
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar's home as political comparisons to Trump's Mar-a-Lago investigation emerge.
Dallas Express · 1m
US federal agents search Ilhan Omar's home
US federal agents search Ilhan Omar's home as Trump critic faces intimidation.
Dw · 1m
Congress Can Do More to Curb Kushner’s Conflicts of Interest
Congress must act to fix ethics loopholes allowing Jared Kushner to profit from foreign deals while negotiating U.S. peace deals.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Lawyers Challenge Milei's Citizenship Scheme
Constitutional lawyers and opposition block Milei's citizenship-by-investment program as unconstitutional.
MercoPress · 1m
Trump's Russian diesel deal draws fire from both parties
Donald Trump announces plans to import Russian diesel as fuel prices surge, but lawmakers say the deal violates US law and funds Putin's war.
BBC News · 1m
Bernadette Greene-Placentia Claims Rape During Campaign
Congresswoman candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped while campaigning in Arizona, highlighting sexual violence risks for women.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Delhi Metro Closes 6 Stations for Congress March
Delhi Metro shuts entry and exit at six stations until 4pm as Congress plans protest march to Supreme Court.
The Economic Times · 1m
Trump names Katie Bailey to lead congressional liaison office
President Trump appoints Katie Bailey as head of White House legislative affairs, replacing James Braid who is leaving for the private sector.
NBC News · 1m
Trump cuts Putin deal as midterms loom
President Trump imports Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, prompting backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike with 23 days until the vote.
CBS News · 3m
US Midterms: Women Candidates Could Make History
Women candidates may win historic seats in US Congress and governorships this November.
Dw · 1m
Rahul Gandhi in Chennai for student event
The Opposition leader visits Tamil Nadu to hear student concerns on education and employment.
The Hindu · 1m
Trump Pushes Credit Card Competition Act
Trump urges Congress to pass bill requiring major banks to support two card networks.
Pymnts · 1m
Bill Burr Films Zuckerberg in New Movie
Bill Burr plays Mark Zuckerberg in film about tech CEOs leading society to ruin.
Variety · 1m
Scindia denies Starlink monopoly claims
India's telecom minister says no monopoly allowed as Starlink faces approval delays.
The Economic Times · 1m
Congress Must Protect Documented Immigrants from Medicaid Loss
Congress must act now to prevent 1.4 million lawfully present immigrants from losing Medicaid coverage.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Congressman pushes pledge on election results
A congressman is asking colleagues to commit to accepting election outcomes, addressing concerns about election integrity.
NPR · 1m
Obama Returns to Help Democrats
Obama's campaign strategy could shift midterms as Democrats target key races.
Straight Arrow · 2m
RIAA CEO on Music, AI and Trump
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026.
Billboard · 2m
Opposition leaders march to Election Commission
Opposition leaders demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign after voter list changes.
Dw · 2m
Trump Promises $5000 Payments Ahead of Midterms
Trump pledges $5,000 per adult if Republicans win November elections amid cost-of-living crisis.
MercoPress · 1m
Kelly: Democrats must deliver to win midterms
Sen. Mark Kelly says Democrats need to pass legislation and show results if they want to control Congress after November's elections.
ABC News · 2m
Bill would let blue-collar workers retire at 60
Rep. Haley Stevens introduces legislation to lower Social Security's full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs.
CNBC · 2m
House Democrats Plan Oversight of Trump Administration
House Democrats prepare sweeping investigations of Trump administration amid impeachment options.
ABC7 Los Angeles · 1m
Polls Overstate Democratic Lead?
Democrats lead polls by 100 points but experts warn of overestimation.
Slate Magazine · 2m
2026 Midterms: Unpopular President's War Echoes 2006
2026 midterms could mirror 2006's blue wave as unpopular president faces war.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Obama Criticizes Trump on AI Regulation
Obama demands federal AI rules as Trump pushes industry growth.
Fox News · 1m
Trump's name at Kennedy Center sparks debate on presidential vanity
President Trump demanded his name be added to the Kennedy Center, but a judge ruled only Congress can change it. History shows sitting presidents rarely name things after themselves.
NPR · 3m
Senators probe Flock cameras and data access
Senators question Flock's surveillance network after reports of police misuse.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Latino voters turn sharply against Trump ahead of 2026
A new NBC News/Telemundo poll shows Latino voters who backed Trump in 2024 are now abandoning him and Republicans over the economy and immigration enforcement.
NBC News · 4m
Divided government definition
How party control splits between president and Congress creates divided government.
USAFacts · 1m
Kerry Kennedy: People Would Flood Back to Kennedy Center Without Trump
Kerry Kennedy says people would 'come flooding back' to Kennedy Center if Trump steps away from its renovation.
Newsweek · 1m
Trump Uses Taxpayer Funds for Midterm Ads
Trump's campaign ads funded by taxpayer dollars violate federal law but face little resistance.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Hemp THC Industry Faces Federal Ban
Hemp THC industry fights to avoid $28.3B federal ban.
ABC News · 1m
