‘Breathtaking’: Lawmakers react to escalating security situation in Russia
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‘Breathtaking’: Lawmakers react to escalating security situation in Russia

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D–Mich.), called the development “breathtaking” and “the clearest public confirmation of the folly of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.” Slotkin suggested the internal threat from Prigozhin was a clear indicator of Putin’s military vulnerability, comparing the conflict in Russia to the “U.S. military depending on an armed defense contractor” who then turned on… […]

Group seeks boost to labor organizing in Senate
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Group seeks boost to labor organizing in Senate

Currently the only senator whose staffers have unionized is Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), but the Senate hasn’t passed its own resolution to authorize unionizing, so organizers have been unprotected by federal labor laws. “Every worker should have a right to organize and have a voice in their workplace – and that is why I have… […]

House Dems fume at Senate over Biden nominations
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House Dems fume at Senate over Biden nominations

“It’s once again the party harming itself,” he said, adding he hoped undecided senators will “get on board.” It’s a reflection of House Democrats’ growing frustration in the minority, where the party and its powerful Black Caucus have little sway over legislation. Instead, they’re trying to exert power by catching the ear of the president,… […]

GOP releases testimony of whistleblowers claiming interference in Hunter Biden case
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GOP releases testimony of whistleblowers claiming interference in Hunter Biden case

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans released testimony Thursday from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter — a charge the department swiftly denied.The House Ways and Means Committee, led by Republican Rep. Jason Smith, voted to publicly disclose congressional testimony from two… […]

George Santos’ father and aunt backed his bail bond, court papers show
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George Santos’ father and aunt backed his bail bond, court papers show

Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty in May to 13 federal counts of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and other charges. NEW YORK — Two of Rep. George Santos’ family members guaranteed the bail bond on which the indicted congressman was released last month, according to court papers filed Thursday despite Santos’… […]