Tag: congress
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Johnson warns Montana district a toss-up as GOP plays defense
USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter reports Speaker Mike Johnson told Montana Republicans their district is a toss-up, and that federal investigators questioned Rep. Ilhan Omar's sister in an immigration fraud probe.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACongressElectionRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Mike JohnsonMontanaAaron FlintIlhan OmarSahra Noormidterm electionsHouse RepublicansUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact rates Rogers' Muslim Brotherhood claim False, Vance's gas price claim False
PolitiFact fact-checks Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers' claim that Abdul El-Sayed didn't disavow the Muslim Brotherhood, and JD Vance's claim that Biden-era refinery closures drive high gas prices.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessUSAElectionCongressEnergyMedia BiasMiddle East PolitiFactAbdul El-SayedMike RogersMuslim BrotherhoodMichigan Senate raceJD Vancegasoline pricesPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Trump Defends Waiving Russia Sanctions as GOP Lawmakers Demand Congress-Passed Penalties Be Enforced
Early voting has begun in 18 states, with Texas Senate and governor races tightening two weeks before the midterms.
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FTC Report to Congress Highlights Investment Scams Targeting Older Adults
The FTC has issued its annual report to Congress on protecting older adults, finding that older Americans report losing far more money to investment scams than to any other fraud type.
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Promotes 2026 Midterm Newsletters
The Washington Post is promoting a slate of newsletters aimed at helping readers follow the 2026 midterm elections, including polling analysis, Senate race tracking and daily political briefings.
Politics and GovernmentMediaElectionGeneral PoliticsCongressDigital and Print Publishing The Washington Post2026 midterm electionsnewsletterspollingSenate racesScott ClementAmber Phillips
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Pentagon Signs Deal With BAE Systems to Build Up to 25,000 Counter-Drone Interceptors a Year
The Department of War has signed a multi-year framework agreement with BAE Systems to procure up to 25,000 APKWS guidance sections annually for up to seven years, with a path to 35,000 for allies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictMilitaryFederal GovernmentTradeCongress Department of WarBAE SystemsAdvanced Precision Kill Weapon Systemcounter-droneMichael P. DuffeyForeign Military Salesdefense procurementU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Deep-Red House Districts Now in Play as Midterms Near
The Washington Post reports deep-red House districts have become battlegrounds with just over two weeks left in the midterm campaign, and examines a GOP challenger's business record.
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Pentagon Says All 30 Audited Universities Cut Ties With Foreign Entities of Concern
Department of War completes research security audits of 30 universities, logging more than 80 termination-related actions and praising seven institutions for going beyond minimum compliance.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryAsia Department of WarNDAA Section 1286research securityacademic institutionsforeign entities of concernJoseph JewellEmil MichaelU.S. Department of War
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SAFE Drugs Act Tops Congress.gov's Most-Viewed Bills for Week of October 18, 2026
Congress.gov's most-viewed bills list for the week of October 18, 2026 is led by the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, with the FY2026 defense authorization act and a reconciliation measure close behind.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks 2026 midterm claims on Trump's wealth, Florida's Hope Florida and a North Carolina voting site
PolitiFact is running a live blog on 2026 midterm races, examining JD Vance's claim about Trump's wealth, Angie Nixon's Hope Florida attacks and a disputed North Carolina A&T voting site.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementElectionCongressState GovernmentsLegalEducation PolitiFact2026 midterm electionsJD VanceDonald TrumpAngie NixonAshley MoodyNorth Carolina A&T State UniversityPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: CAIR Condemns Trump's Mockery of the Name Muhammad as 'Political Desperation'
CAIR is reporting that it condemned President Trump's mockery of the name Muhammad at a Georgia rally, calling the broader far-right focus on American Muslims a sign of political desperation.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementWhite HouseCongressElectionLegal CAIRDonald TrumpMuhammadDalton, GeorgiaIslamophobiaAmerican Muslimscivil rights report
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Apple's Leadership Change and the iPhone Duo
TIME reports Apple CEO Tim Cook is being succeeded by longtime executive John Ternus as the company unveils the Duo, described as its biggest iPhone change since 2007.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Midterm Ad Spending Tops $10 Billion as Trump Shifts Campaign Travel
NPR Politics reports midterm TV ad spending has passed $10 billion and could near $12 billion, while President Trump has campaigned with fewer than a third of the Republicans he pledged to help.
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Media Monitor: CSIS Briefing Reports Trump Says U.S. in Denuclearization Talks With Russia and China
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports President Trump says Washington is in denuclearization talks with Russia and China, as senators move to block a Saudi civilian nuclear deal.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldRussiaIranSaudi ArabiaNorth KoreaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseCongressMilitaryEnergyMiddle EastAsiaEuropeDemocratic Party CSISNuclear Policy NewsDonald Trumpnuclear disarmamentChinaSaudi Arabia nuclear dealNorth Korea submarine missilesIran nuclear programNATO nuclear guarantee
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Finds Republican Ads Distort Facts on Transgender Care for Minors
FactCheck.org reports Republican ads in key Senate races misrepresent Democratic candidates' votes on gender-affirming care, as more than $84 million has been spent on such messaging.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSAElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyCongressSocial IssuesMedia Bias FactCheck.orgtransgender caregender-affirming surgerySenate racesSherrod BrownJames TalaricoMary Peltola
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Seven Bills Presented to President, Library of Congress Says
Congress.gov update lists seven measures presented to the president, covering drilling licenses, emergency alerts, a new national park, human trafficking detection, land transfers and clergy matters.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACongressFederal GovernmentLegalEnvironment Library of CongressCongress.govH.R.7831Chiricahua National Park ActEnhancing Detection of Human Trafficking ActGila County, ArizonaClergy ActU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Army Eyes Third CAML System, Trains Robot Technicians, Warns of Critical Mineral Impact
Breaking Defense reports the Army is weighing a third CAML system, training special operations soldiers as robot technicians, and expecting supply chain effects as a critical mineral deadline nears.
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Trump Drops Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
The firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan will proceed as scheduled on Dec. 3, with victims' immediate families allowed to attend in person but no stream, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had proposed broadcasting it.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump Administration Probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar Could Target Citizenship, Deportation
USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter reports the Trump administration is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar for possible citizenship revocation and deportation, while the new White House press secretary lacks a law license.
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Midterms, Budget Impasse Weigh on Pentagon Priorities
Breaking Defense reports Democrats say midterm wins could revive Ukraine aid, while a continuing resolution poses the biggest challenge for Army Pacific and threatens the HADES spy plane program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictUSACongressElectionMilitaryFederal Government Breaking DefenseUkraine military aidmidterm electionscontinuing resolutionArmy Pacific CommandHADES spy planeJim Himes
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Four House Bills Presented to the President
Congress.gov lists four House bills presented to the president: the Romance Scam Prevention Act, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act, the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act and the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSACongressFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Library of CongressCongress.govUnited States CongressRomance Scam Prevention ActLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActCritical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility ActReversionary Interest Conveyance ActU.S. Library of Congress
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PolitiFact Fact-Checks Texas Senate Rumors, Michigan Doctor Claim, Florida Tax Measure and Siberian Lab Death
Rumors that Texas Democrat James Talarico was confined to a mental health center were rated Pants on Fire, while a claim that Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed is not really a doctor was found to depend on how "physician" is defined.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressState GovernmentsLegalHealthGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceBusiness PolitiFactTexas Senate raceJames TalaricoKen PaxtonDonald TrumpAbdul El-SayedFlorida Amendment 3Mike RogersMichigan Senate raceVivek RamaswamyAlzheimer's drugOhio governor's racePolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Ireland's Neutrality, Zacharia's Legal Credentials and China's 3D Printing Push
Newsweek reports on pressure over Irish neutrality, questions about press secretary Katie Zacharia's legal credentials, China's additive manufacturing ambitions, and a Mississippi Senate poll.
Politics and GovernmentWorldHealthScience & TechnologyWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsCongressElectionMilitaryMedical ScienceEnvironmentEuropeAsiaAfrica IrelandNATOKatie ZachariaChina3D printingMississippi Senate raceNewsweek
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Briefing Covers Maduro Arraignment, Early-Voting Push, Customer Service Decline
USA TODAY's Daily Briefing reports Nicolás Maduro faces U.S. torture charges, No Kings organizers shift to early-voting events, and customer service complaints are rising nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaSportWhite HouseCongressFederal GovernmentElectionLegalEconomy Nicolás MaduroNo Kingsearly votingcustomer serviceIlhan OmarKatie ZachariaMilwaukee BrewersUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: CAIR Marks Wadea Al Fayoume Anniversary, Urges Trump to Reject Netanyahu's Iran Demands
CAIR is marking three years since the murder of 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoume, urging Trump to reject Netanyahu's demands for a U.S. attack on Iran and calling on Congress to condemn Israel.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldMiddle EastLegalSocial IssuesCongressMilitary CAIRWadea Al FayoumeDonald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuIranGaza
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OCC Report Finds All Nine Largest National Banks Had Debanking Policies
Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould says the banks denied or limited services based on political, religious or social views and lawful business activities between 2020 and September 2025, and that the OCC will assess further regulatory changes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessBankingFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEconomySocial Issues Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyDebankingJonathan V. GouldAndy BarrCoal industryFirearms industryLexington, KentuckyOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)National banksFair access to financial servicesReputation riskExecutive Order
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Beshear: 80,000+ Kentuckians Lose SNAP Benefits Under Trump Changes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says federal SNAP changes have left more than 80,000 Kentuckians, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, facing hunger, and urges USDA and Congress to act.
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Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico Access Pending Trial
Judge Timothy J. Kelly found the outlets' Fifth Amendment due process rights were violated and their First Amendment rights likely violated, and the administration says it will appeal.
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Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece After White House Pressure
Trump said "I didn't like what I read" as reports alleged she asked a donor to pay her $100,000 American Express bill, allegations she denies.
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Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal as Omar Calls Home Search Political Intimidation
Federal agents searched Omar's Washington home under a court-approved warrant in an immigration fraud investigation she denies, while four Republican senators and three Democrats urged Congress to block Russian oil imports.
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