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As Agents Swarm Washington, a Renewed Push for Statehood
A Renewed Push for Statehood,
as Agents Swarm DC
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Aug 12, 2025 7:58 AM CDT

A Renewed Push for Statehood, as Agents Swarm DC

Some are concerned Republicans will move to strip the district of all self-government

(Newser) - President Trump has promised an "overwhelming" federal presence in Washington, DC, and it's already being felt. FBI, ATF, and ICE officers have been active in the city, while DEA agents have begun arriving at homeless campsites, the Washington Post reports, adding hundreds of National Guard troops will enter...

Democrats Are Blocked From USAID Office

Lawmakers address protesters outside, demanding Trump and Musk stop attacks on agency

(Newser) - Congressional Democrats who went to USAID's headquarters in Washington on Monday to oppose efforts to shut the agency down —as Elon Musk said he and President Trump will do—were denied entry. The group then addressed other protesters, saying Trump's actions are illegal and harmful to national...

House Hearing Descends Into Verbal Brawl Between AOC, MTG
House Hearing
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Verbal Brawl
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AOC, MTG
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May 19, 2024 3:25 PM CDT

House Hearing Descends Into Verbal Brawl Between AOC, MTG

GOP Chair James Comer struggled to maintain order during meeting meant to be about Merrick Garland

(Newser) - A House Oversight Committee hearing held Thursday was meant to concentrate on a resolution over Attorney General Merrick Garland. Instead, it disintegrated into a display of contempt for each other, "[prompting] nearly an hour of disorder in the committee, with lawmakers screaming over one another and hurling insults left...

Transcript of Hunter Biden's Deposition Is Out

Things got contentious between Biden, congressional Republicans

(Newser) - The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden was released late Thursday, providing a full view of the contentious testimony that took place behind closed doors Wednesday as Republicans aggressively questioned the central figure in their impeachment inquiry, the AP reports. The nearly 230 pages of questioning laid bare...

Trump Hotels Took in Millions From Foreign Governments

Democrats call it unconstitutional, while Republicans call investigation 'beyond parody'

(Newser) - Former President Trump's various business took in at least $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, say House Democrats in a new report . In doing so, Democrats say he violated the Constitution's emoluments clause that bars a president from accepting money or gifts from foreign entities...

House or Senate Run? Top Dem Makes the Call

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin is going for his 5th term in the House of Representatives

(Newser) - Congressman Jamie Raskin has launched his latest election campaign—but it's not for US Senate, as some had speculated. WBFF reports that the Democrat, who represents Maryland's 8th District in the US House of Representatives, announced Friday he'll be running for his fifth term in the House,...

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