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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is concerned it might and wants a briefing from the European Commission.

Does EU content moderation law impact free speech in America?

House Republicans want to know more about the Cuomo administration's decision to readmit COVID patients, despite known dangers to elderly.

House Oversight subpoenas info on COVID nursing home deaths in New York

House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to temporarily fund the government is being opposed by Democrats and members of his own party.

Johnson’s government spending plan on rocky ground as shutdown looms

Government funding expires on Sept. 30. Congress needs to approve a spending package before they leave to campaign for the month of October.

Congress will leave DC for October. Can it avoid a government shutdown?

The Young America's Foundation claims a race-based grant program approved by Congress violates the equal protection clause.

Conservative group sues Education Dept over race-based grant eligibility

Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bibles were printed in China, despite his criticism of the country's trade practices. Over 120,000 Bibles were shipped to the US, with an estimated value of $342,000. The Bibles are sold for $59.99, with Trump potentially earning millions in sales revenue. This revelation raises concerns about Trump's conflicting business interests and campaign rhetoric.

Trump-Harris debate will have muted microphones, despite Harris request

Former President Trump is being accused of breaking the rules on partisan political events at Arlington with a video released on his TikTok.

What does federal law say about partisan politics at Arlington National Cemetery?

The U.S. embassy opposed proposed judicial reforms in Mexico and the ambassador spoke out against them, which the Mexican president objected.

Mexico pauses relations with US Embassy over judicial reform comments

Newly released footage shows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 6, 2021 as rioters were breaking into the U.S. Capitol building.

New Jan. 6 video shows Pelosi talking Trump, 25th Amdt and Capitol security

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, accusing him of exploiting societal insecurities for power.

Is it illegal for a presidential candidate to offer someone a job for an endorsement?

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished hisa speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Trump is trying to use Afghanistan anniversary as an example of failed foreign policy for Harris, who supported Biden's decision to withdraw.

Trump lays wreath at Arlington for Afghanistan attack anniversary

A nonprofit called Stand in the Gap, which financially supports Jan. 6 defendants, is hosting what it calls the "J6 Awards Gala" on Sept. 5.

Jan. 6 ‘awards’ set to be held at Trump’s New Jersey golf club

Over 400 national security officials and Gold Star families endorse Trump, condemning Biden-Harris administration's foreign policy failures.

Watchdog accuses Trump of breaking the law with reported Netanyahu call

West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice has been elected the state's next Senator, replacing the retiring Joe Manchin.

West Virginia Gov. Justice avoids foreclosure on his 11,000-acre resort

Five Republican senators urged Biden to deny the presidents of the three nations entry to the U.S. for the U.N. General Assembly.

Republicans want Biden to deny entry to leaders of Iran, Cuba, Venezuela

The Department of Homeland Security IG found CBP failed to plan for the expansion of the app, which led to immigrants experiencing crashes.

Inspector finds Customs and Border Protection failed to plan for CBP One app

Comedian Kenan Thompson took to the stage at the DNC to go through the main points of Project 2025, including its proposals on abortion.

Democrats try to pin Trump to Comstock Act, an abortion related law from 1800s

The Harris campaign said it raised $204 million in July, while the Trump campaign said it raised $48 million for the 2024 election.

Harris, Trump raise $250 million in July. Will it be most expensive election ever?

A DHS inspector general report found ICE can't monitor unaccompanied migrant children in the country and many may be at risk for trafficking.

ICE can’t monitor all unaccompanied migrant children, inspector general says

Halle Berry partnered with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to raise awareness about the struggles of menopause and support a research bill.

Halle Berry supports bill to provide more funding for menopause research

The Justice Department moved to have a case against Trump dismissed and said it would substitute itself as the defendant in place of Trump.

Biden’s Justice Department backs Donald Trump in federal court

The Philippines will host Afghan nationals awaiting Special Immigrant Visa approvals. Their stay will be paid for by the U.S. government.

Philippines to host Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in US

Donald Trump wants to take some of the spotlight away from VP Harris. Conventions typically give nominees a two point polling boost.

Trump plans week in battleground states to counter DNC

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