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There is bipartisan condemnation on Capitol Hill for the plea agreement given to the mastermind of 9/11, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

Blumenthal wants Khalid Sheikh Mohammed deal scrutinized

Congress is going to spend months away from DC before the end of the year. Members will need to pass a CR to keep the government funded.

Congress may pass temporary funding into 2025 to avoid government shutdown

The deputy FBI director said investigators found more than 700 comments which may have been posted by the man who tried to kill Donald Trump.

FBI investigating extremist and violent posts believed to be from Trump shooter

The military has failed to pass an audit in the last six years and members of Congress are trying to figure out how to help it reduce waste.

Congress still trying to figure out how to reduce wasteful military spending

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., a delivered a speech from the House floor using AI, after PSP robbed her of her ability to speak.

Rep. Wexton who lost ability to speak delivers speech with AI

The House of Representatives left Washington for more than a month without completing their work to fund the government.

House leaves DC for August recess with 13 more work days before election

Democrats are strongly condemning pro-Hamas protesters in D.C. after members of their party boycotted Netanyahu's address.

‘The Paul Revere of Hamas?’: VP Harris, Dems condemn pro-Hamas protesters

Thousands of protesters demonstrated outside the Capitol building as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress.

‘Fort Netanyahu’: Protesters burn US flag outside heavily secured Capitol

House Speaker Johnson said the election will be about policies, not personalities after some Republicans said Harris is a beneficiary of DEI.

Speaker Johnson distances himself from Republicans calling VP Harris a DEI hire

House Homeland Security Chair Green said former Secret Service Director Cheatle made false statements to him the assassination investigation.

Cheatle made false statements about FBI’s assassination investigation: Green

Lawmakers called on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign after she failed to answer basic questions as a congressional hearing.

Comer, Raskin call on Secret Service Director Cheatle to resign

House Speaker Johnson said he will inform the sergeant-at-arms to arrest anyone who tries to stop Netanyahu from getting his message out.

Netanyahu’s address to Congress to bring protest, possible arrests

Top elected Democrats are privately telling Biden he needs to exit the race. Sources say it could happen as soon as this weekend.

Biden’s COVID diagnosis coincides with continued calls to exit race

A new poll revealed two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to drop out so Democrats can choose a nominee, particularly with young voters.

65% of Democrats want Biden to drop out: Poll

The Senate may move to expel Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., now that he’s been found guilty of 16 crimes, including bribery and extortion.

Senate could vote to expel Menendez after guilty verdict

A conservative legal watchdog group is suing the U.S. Secret Service and DHS over records from the first attempt on Trump's life.

Congress wants the names of all officers present at Trump’s Butler rally

A bipartisan group of senators want members of Congress, the president, vice president and their families to be banned from trading stocks.

Senators are trying to ban members of Congress from buying stocks

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus may not be as resolute in their support for President Biden as it first appeared after the debate.

Congressional Black Caucus wants strategy changes at Biden campaign

Republicans released their 2024 campaign platform, covering issues such as immigration and the economy, however, it lacks an abortion ban.

Republican platform goes heavy on immigration, avoids abortion ban

Prominent Democrats are suggesting ways the Democratic Party on the ticket in a way that ensures voters, not party leaders, make the decision.

Prominent Democrats suggest ways to replace Biden as nominee

Disney heiress Abigail Disney announced she will withhold donations to the Democratic Party until Biden is replaced at the top of the ticket.

Disney heiress, other mega donors won’t finance DNC until Biden drops out

Long term support for Ukraine will be one of the biggest topics discussed as NATO members come together for the alliance's 75th anniversary.

World leaders coming to Washington for NATO summit

The New York Times reported President Biden said he may not be able to save his candidacy if he can't convince the public he's good to go.

WH denies report Biden may drop out, Hill Dems consider demanding he go

Democrats are renewing their call to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in the wake of its decision on presidential immunity.

Democrats call to expand Supreme Court after Trump immunity decision

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