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Indiana Republicans will meet to consider redrawing congressional maps after saying there weren't enough votes to support the effort.
Indiana to Consider Trump’s Redistricting Demand in Reversal
Indiana Republicans will meet to consider redrawing congressional maps after saying there weren’t enough votes to support the effort.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Indiana Republicans will meet to consider redrawing congressional maps after saying there weren't enough votes to support the effort.
Republicans are more closely considering GOP-only health care legislation as the Dec. 31 expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies nears, according to a source familiar with House leadership discussions.
GOP Moves Toward Party-Line Health Bill After Trump Pulls Plan
Republicans are more closely considering GOP-only health care legislation as the Dec. 31 expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies nears, according to a source familiar with House leadership discussions.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Republicans are more closely considering GOP-only health care legislation as the Dec. 31 expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies nears, according to a source familiar with House leadership discussions.
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation. bit.ly/48jtq4g
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation. bit.ly/48jtq4g
Prominent youth online safety advocacy organizations are urging Congress to reject an attempt to block state laws on artificial intelligence, warning such a move would undo new protections for children and teenagers.
Youth Safety Advocates Urge Congress to Uphold State AI Rules
Prominent youth online safety advocacy organizations are urging Congress to reject an attempt to block state laws on artificial intelligence, warning such a move would undo new protections for children and teenagers.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Prominent youth online safety advocacy organizations are urging Congress to reject an attempt to block state laws on artificial intelligence, warning such a move would undo new protections for children and teenagers.
Grindr, the world's largest social networking and dating platform serving the LGBTQ community, is the latest member to join a coalition of so-called middle tech companies that advocate for preserving legal protections for the industry.
Grindr Joins ‘Middle Tech’ Alliance Backing Industry Protections
Grindr, the world’s largest social networking and dating platform serving the LGBTQ community, is the latest member to join a coalition of so-called middle tech companies that advocate for preserving legal protections for the industry.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Grindr, the world's largest social networking and dating platform serving the LGBTQ community, is the latest member to join a coalition of so-called middle tech companies that advocate for preserving legal protections for the industry.
Energy programs would face cuts and nuclear safety funds would increase under a federal spending measure senators proposed Monday, drawing pushback from Democrats.
Energy Programs Face Funding Cuts in Senate Republicans’ Bill
Energy programs would face cuts and nuclear safety funds would increase under a federal spending measure senators proposed Monday, drawing pushback from Democrats.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Energy programs would face cuts and nuclear safety funds would increase under a federal spending measure senators proposed Monday, drawing pushback from Democrats.
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
House GOP Majority to Fluctuate With Greene Departure, Elections
House Republicans’ slim majority will dip just before Congress’ next spending deadline, complicating the GOP’s already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
House GOP Majority to Fluctuate With Greene Departure, Elections
House Republicans’ slim majority will dip just before Congress’ next spending deadline, complicating the GOP’s already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
House Republicans' slim majority will dip just before Congress' next spending deadline, complicating the GOP's already difficult task of muscling through party-line legislation.
A group of bipartisan House lawmakers are urging the federal government to disburse the lion's share of energy assistance to low-income households no later than Dec. 10.
Low-Income Families Need Energy Aid by December, Lawmakers Say
A group of bipartisan House lawmakers are urging the federal government to disburse the lion’s share of energy assistance to low-income households no later than Dec. 10.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A group of bipartisan House lawmakers are urging the federal government to disburse the lion's share of energy assistance to low-income households no later than Dec. 10.
Senators have tucked 3,245 earmarks, totaling $6.6 billion, into six government-funding bills so far this year.
Senators Win $6.6 Billion in Earmarks From 2026 Funding Bills
Senators have tucked 3,245 earmarks, totaling $6.6 billion, into six government-funding bills so far this year. Now comes the hard part: enacting them into law.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Senators have tucked 3,245 earmarks, totaling $6.6 billion, into six government-funding bills so far this year.
Sen. Susan Collins is using her new position as chair of the Appropriations Committee to dole out earmarks to the rural areas of Maine that she'll need to back her in a tough reelection fight in 2026.
Collins Spreads Spoils of Her Power Around With Tough Race Ahead
Sen. Susan Collins is using her new position as chair of the Appropriations Committee to dole out earmarks to the rural areas of Maine that she’ll need to back her in a tough reelection fight in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Sen. Susan Collins is using her new position as chair of the Appropriations Committee to dole out earmarks to the rural areas of Maine that she'll need to back her in a tough reelection fight in 2026.
Senators are scheduled to get almost all of October away from Washington ahead of the midterm elections next year, according to the 2026 calendar released Wednesday.
Senate Unveils 2026 Calendar With Recesses Ahead of Midterms
Senators are scheduled to get almost all of October away from Washington ahead of the midterm elections next year, according to the 2026 calendar released Wednesday.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Senators are scheduled to get almost all of October away from Washington ahead of the midterm elections next year, according to the 2026 calendar released Wednesday.
Democrats appear to be winning the redistricting war Republicans started to try and provide themselves a larger cushion before in the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump’s Redistricting Gambit Ends Up Giving an Edge to Democrats
Democrats appear to be winning the redistricting war Republicans started to try and provide themselves a larger cushion before in the 2026 midterm elections.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Democrats appear to be winning the redistricting war Republicans started to try and provide themselves a larger cushion before in the 2026 midterm elections.
Democratic Rep. Al Green is seeking to force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump before Christmas.
Rogue House Democrat Will Again Force Trump Impeachment Vote
Democratic Rep. Al Green is seeking to force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump before Christmas.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Democratic Rep. Al Green is seeking to force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump before Christmas.
The politics surrounding a potential merger between Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. railroads could change dramatically once the Surface Transportation Board receives an official application as soon as next month, according to analysts watching the deal.
Union Pacific-Norfolk Merger Is Poised to Upend Usual Politics
The politics surrounding a potential merger between Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. railroads could change dramatically once the Surface Transportation Board receives an official application as soon as next month, according to analysts watching the deal.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The politics surrounding a potential merger between Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. railroads could change dramatically once the Surface Transportation Board receives an official application as soon as next month, according to analysts watching the deal.
Some prominent Republican governors are resisting a White House push to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence, splitting the GOP camp over the right of states to place curbs on the emerging technology.
Republican Governors Criticize Trump Push to Ban State AI Rules
Some prominent Republican governors are resisting a White House push to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence, splitting the GOP camp over the right of states to place curbs on the emerging technology.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Some prominent Republican governors are resisting a White House push to block state-level regulations on artificial intelligence, splitting the GOP camp over the right of states to place curbs on the emerging technology.
The honeymoon period of united GOP government under President Donald Trump is fading fast as House and Senate Republicans increasingly butt heads on major legislative priorities.
Congress’ Chambers Jockey for Control as Critical Deadlines Loom
The honeymoon period of united GOP government under President Donald Trump is fading fast as House and Senate Republicans increasingly butt heads on major legislative priorities.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The honeymoon period of united GOP government under President Donald Trump is fading fast as House and Senate Republicans increasingly butt heads on major legislative priorities.
Mobile gaming app company Jam City Inc. has agreed to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for allegedly failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.
Game App Firm Pays $1.4 Million for California Privacy Violation
Mobile gaming app company Jam City Inc. has agreed to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for allegedly failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Mobile gaming app company Jam City Inc. has agreed to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for allegedly failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.
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Bipartisan Duo Lead Talks on Obamacare, Health Reform Policies
Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans (Va.) and Democrat Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) are working with House lawmakers from both parties to build consensus around a one- or two-year extension of Obamacare premium subsidies, while considering other health care reforms, according to two sources familiar with discussions.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Union Pacific Corp. CEO Jim Vena—who needs federal approval for an $85 billion deal to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp.—on Friday denied his company intended to affect the outcome by contributing to President Donald Trump's ballroom project.
Union Pacific CEO Denies Trump Ballroom Gift Aimed to Aid Merger
Union Pacific Corp. CEO Jim Vena—who needs federal approval for an $85 billion deal to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp.—on Friday denied his company intended to affect the outcome by contributing to President Donald Trump‘s ballroom project.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Union Pacific Corp. CEO Jim Vena—who needs federal approval for an $85 billion deal to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp.—on Friday denied his company intended to affect the outcome by contributing to President Donald Trump's ballroom project.