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• Cornell Chronicle reports nine Cornell alumni in next Congress, most in over 50 years

  6 Nov 2026 11:01 a.m.

  The 120th Congress, convening in January, will include eight Cornellians in the House and one in the Senate, alongside a $10 million award for an AI trust project.

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• Media Monitor: PolitiFact Outlines Democratic Congress's Oversight Options, Veto Limits After Midterm Wins

  6 Nov 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact

  PolitiFact reports on what a Democratic Congress can do against Trump, the limits of veto overrides, $3 billion in Senate ads, voter ID ballot results and Election Day fact-checks.

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• Democrats Win House and Senate in Midterm Wave, Notching Historic Firsts

  7 Nov 2026 9:08 a.m.

  Democrats took both chambers for the last two years of Trump's presidency, flipped Senate seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and elected the first Muslim senator and the first Black woman governor.

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• Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Historic Midterm Sweep

  7 Nov 2026 8:44 a.m.

  Trump vows to be "Mr. Veto" and blames Fox News and the Iran war as Republicans lose seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Maine, and voters reject data center measures across the country.

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• Media Monitor: Republican Rep. Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War

  15 Sep 2026 1:49 p.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR reports Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, citing the war in Iran.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Midterm Campaign Kickoff, Government Funding, and Lake Ontario Renaming Dispute

  5 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: NPR Politics

  NPR is reporting on the unofficial kickoff of the midterm election campaign, congressional action to avert a government shutdown, and the Trump administration's push to rename Lake Ontario.

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• Media Monitor: NPR to Host Virtual Event on 2026 Midterm Elections

  3 Sep 2026 8:39 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting it will host a virtual event on the 2026 midterm elections, featuring hosts of The NPR Politics Podcast and a senior political correspondent to discuss key races and President Trump's influence.

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• Congress.gov Reveals Top-Viewed Bills for Late August 2026

  24 Aug 2026 8:17 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The Library of Congress's latest report shows high public interest in the SAFE Drugs Act, National Defense Authorization Acts, and Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, among others, for the week of August 23, 2026.

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• Media Monitor: House Passes NDAA, Pentagon Seeks Iran Funding, Addresses Mineral Concerns

  24 Jul 2026 9:00 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Pentagon

  Breaking Defense reports the House passed the 2027 NDAA, while the Senate measure is stalled. The defense secretary seeks $90 billion for Iran conflict costs, and the Pentagon is addressing industry concerns over a critical mineral executive order.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on House legislative push, Iran tensions, Cornyn's PEPFAR move

  22 Jul 2026 2:43 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on the House's pre-recess legislative push, escalating Iran tensions, Sen. John Cornyn's move on PEPFAR funding, and NYC Mayor Mamdani's call for Netanyahu's arrest.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Trump's Address, Daylight Saving Time

  16 Jul 2026 9:10 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek is reporting President Donald J Trump is set to address the nation on election integrity, potentially accusing China of 2020 interference. The outlet also notes the House passed a bill for permanent Daylight Saving Time.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death, Busy Congressional Week, and Trump's Election Moves

  13 Jul 2026 3:05 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports on the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a busy week in Congress with confirmation hearings and key legislation, and President Trump's recommendation for Graham's Senate replacement.

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• CSIS Estimates Iran War Costs at $40 Billion, Foresees Congressional Funding Battle

  1 Jul 2026 4:08 p.m. · Source: CSIS Defense and Security Department

  A new CSIS report estimates the Iran war cost at $40 billion, highlighting a looming congressional battle over funding as these expenses are absent from current and future defense budgets.

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• Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Alaska Senate Race Shifts to Toss-Up, Congress Stalled by GOP Rebellion, and Birthright Citizenship Debate

  1 Jul 2026 1:26 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports the Alaska Senate race is now a toss-up, while a Republican rebellion has stalled Congress. Speaker Mike Johnson is also considering action on birthright citizenship.

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• Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board on GOP, FISA, and Global Issues

  12 Jun 2026 5:10 a.m. · Source: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

  The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on congressional inaction, FISA 702 sabotage, Britain's defense resignations, and California's health tax scheme.

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• Media Monitor: Lawmakers advance defense policy, spending bills; House passes Ukraine aid

  11 Jun 2026 3:03 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense reports lawmakers are advancing FY27 defense policy and spending bills, including a new drone command and E-7 Wedgetail funding. The House also passed a Ukraine aid bill with Russia sanctions.

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• CAIR Welcomes Congressional Opposition to 'Sharia-Free America Caucus'

  8 Jun 2026 3:09 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

  CAIR welcomes a letter from 119 Members of Congress opposing the "Sharia-Free America Caucus," which is denounced as an anti-Muslim hate group. The letter emphasizes constitutional protections for American Muslims and religious freedom.

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• Media Monitor: Trump Blasts Republicans Over Iran War Vote; Senate Debates Immigration Funding; Bolton Reaches Plea Deal

  4 Jun 2026 2:38 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting on President Donald Trump's criticism of Republican lawmakers, the Senate's 'vote-a-rama' on immigration funding, and John Bolton's plea deal in a classified documents case.

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• Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Policy Bill, Airpower, and Navy Battleship

  28 May 2026 3:04 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

  Breaking Defense is reporting on the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, Sen. Ted Budd's airpower plan, and congressional pressure on Navy battleship design details.

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• Media Monitor: Congress Nears Recess Without Immigration Funding; DNC Report Criticized; Hurricane Season Outlook

  22 May 2026 7:39 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting that Congress is poised to recess without approving immigration funding, while a DNC report on 2024 losses faces internal criticism. The network also covers the 2026 hurricane season outlook.

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• Bill S.4530 Proposes Capitol Police Retirement Age Increase

  22 May 2026 4:38 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  A new bill, S.4530, presented to the President, seeks to amend federal code to authorize an increase in the retirement age for Capitol Police members. This legislative update comes from the U.S. Library of Congress.

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• Library of Congress Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Mid-May 2026

  18 May 2026 9:52 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The Library of Congress's most-viewed bills for the week of May 17, 2026, highlight public interest in legislation covering obesity treatment, digital asset clarity, veterans' compensation, and combating organized retail crime.

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• Media Monitor: TIME Reports 2026 Midterms Shaping Up as Potential Democratic Wave

  5 May 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: Time Magazine

  TIME is reporting that the 2026 midterm elections are increasingly resembling the 2006 Democratic wave. The outlet notes that poor polling for President Donald Trump and a record number of Republican retirements are boosting Democratic optimism.

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• Media Monitor: CBC News on RCMP Drone Restrictions, U.S. Military Strike Probe

  2 Dec 2025 7:16 a.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

  CBC News reports the RCMP is restricting Chinese-made drone use due to security risks. U.S. Congress will probe military strikes on alleged drug boats.

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• Media Monitor: Wildfire Smoke, Texas Floods, AI Videos

  9 Jul 2025 7:02 p.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

  CBC News reports on concerns from U.S. Congress members about Canadian wildfire smoke, questions for Texas officials after deadly floods, and the removal of AI-generated videos on TikTok.

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• Media Monitor: Sen. Tillis to Forgo Re-election Bid

  30 Jun 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

  TIME reports that Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not seek re-election after his term ends in 2027, opening the door for a Republican primary.

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• Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader

  21 Apr 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.

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