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Juggling Congress and Life, She Opted to Freeze Her Eggs

Representative Sara Jacobs, Democrat of California, said her experience planning for a future pregnancy inspired her to write a bill to expand coverage of fertility treatments.

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Representative Sara Jacobs, 36, spent much of the August congressional recess going through the process of freezing her eggs.
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In the Battle for Congress, Working-Class Democrats Try a Hardscrabble Pitch

A new crop of candidates has turned away from the aspirational “American dream” message of campaigns past and is leaning into how difficult life can be for working people — including them.

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On Epstein Files, Women Lead the G.O.P. Resistance to Trump

The Republican rift over whether to demand greater transparency in the case has once again highlighted a gender divide in the male-dominated party.

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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia and a Trump ally, has backed a bill that would require the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump Team Urges G.O.P. to Rebrand Signature Policy Law

Top campaign officials told House Republicans they should rebrand the measure the president dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” in a nod to its unpopularity with voters.

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The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, is one of several veterans of President Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign urging a rebrand of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts.

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The California State Capitol in Sacramento. The state’s Democrats are retaliating against Texas’ redistricting with their own plan.
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House Republican Seeks Documents From Epstein Estate

Representative James R. Comer of Kentucky demanded financial records, video recordings and information on meetings with famous people.

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The Upper East Side mansion once owned by Jeffrey Epstein.
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