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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) blasted the Trump administration’s proposed tax bill during a session in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, sharply criticizing a provision that eliminates taxes on tips. She warned that the provision, which Trump has portrayed as a...

Senate Republicans have managed to pass President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, a package that could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt. The legislation is now set to move to the House of Representatives for potential final approval. What Happened: The Senate passed the...

On Wednesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) addressing the ongoing government shutdown debate. What Happened: Johnson claimed that the Democrats were responsible for the looming government shutdown. Ocasio-Cortez countered by emphasizing...

Note: This story has been updated with additional details on recent moves by tech titans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed a series of new trades as President Donald Trump‘s equations with the leaders of Big Tech companies and other firms evolve during his second term. Greene...

The Republican party is on the brink of securing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a development that could significantly impact the legislative landscape when Donald Trump makes a White House comeback in January. What Happened: The Republicans are close to securing the majority in the...

Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), warned of potential blame for a government shutdown in a recent social media post. What Happened: On Monday, Schumer took to X to express his views on the ongoing negotiations for a stopgap funding deal. He cautioned that if a government shutdown...

In a recent development, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved two Republican bills that seek to reestablish the U.S. Justice Department’s “China Initiative” and intensify the examination of Chinese property acquisitions, despite the White House’s objections. What...

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators announced a deal for a congressional stock trading ban at a press conference on Wednesday. What Happened: Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) announced the initiative at a press conference on Wednesday,...

U.S. Congresspersons Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Brian Mast (R-Fla.), Dave Joyce (R-Ohio) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) successfully passed their bipartisan amendment in the Republicans' Veterans Affairs spending package. This amendment would end the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prohibition on...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has applied for a trademark for the phrase “bleach blonde bad built butch body,” which she used in a contentious exchange with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). What Happened: Rep. Crockett’s campaign filed a trademark application for the phrase...

The TICKET Act sailed through the House with a commanding vote of 388-24 on Wednesday. This legislative proposal seeks to revolutionize the ticket-selling landscape by mandating upfront disclosure of total prices, inclusive of all fees, and guaranteeing refunds in the event of cancellations or...

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), is seeking public opinion on whether he should propose a bill to abolish the Federal Reserve. The majority of his followers on X, formerly Twitter, voted in favor of the move. What Happened: On Wednesday, Massie asked his nearly 780,000 followers on X if he should...

Former President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) move to unseat Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Trump emphasized the importance of unity within the Republican party, particularly during an election year. What Happened: Trump gently criticized...

Top Democrats have rallied to shield Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a potential ouster threat by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), further intensifying the ongoing tensions within the House of Representatives. What Happened: The debate over Johnson’s leadership reached a climax on...

The endorsement of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) by former President Donald Trump has done little to deter conservative rebels from their mission to oust him. Despite Trump’s support, key figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) continue to voice their...