Former Biden White House Aide Wins Massachusetts Democratic House Primary

1 septembre 2026 à 22:31

Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.

Dan Koh is one of just two congressional candidates who were endorsed by former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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House Censures Republican Accused of Sexually Harassing Two Aides

Par : Michael Gold

1 septembre 2026 à 18:22

Representative Chuck Edwards received a formal rebuke on the floor after a speech in which he apologized for his conduct but said it did not constitute harassment.

Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, announced last month that he would not seek re-election after the House Ethics Committee recommended that he be reprimanded for his behavior.

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House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms

Par : Chris Stein in Washington

1 septembre 2026 à 14:29

Continuing resolution to approve government spending until 11 December passes 370-48 and will now go to Trump

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to prevent a government shutdown through the midterms, as both parties opted to defuse a volatile dispute ahead of the November elections that will decide the balance of power in Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.

A continuing resolution (CR) authorizing government spending until 11 December passed the House by a 370-48 vote, with only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats in opposition. Had it not passed, lawmakers would have had until the end of September to approve new funding or face a government shutdown.

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House Votes to Avert Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections

Par : Catie Edmondson

1 septembre 2026 à 14:06

Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Trump in an overwhelming vote, reflecting bipartisan enthusiasm around punting a messy spending fight until after the midterms.

Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol on Tuesday morning. The stopgap bill would keep federal funding flowing at current levels through Dec. 11.

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House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations before midterms

Par : Michael Sainato

1 septembre 2026 à 06:00

Inquiries come after conservative thinktanks claim unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes

House Republicans are investigating several US labor unions based on claims from far-right non-profits alleging union dues are being used for illegal political funding.

Republicans on the House’s education and workforce committee opened the investigation this summer after multiple reports from the conservative thinktanks targeted unions and their spending, claiming that unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes.

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‘Dangerous power grab’: top Democrats decry USPS system that could thwart mail-in voting – as it happened

Par : Dani Anguiano · Victoria Bekiempis · Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose

1 septembre 2026 à 22:01

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Democratic senator Chuck Schumer is introducing a bill that would reverse Donald Trump’s most recent tariffs, among them the new 50% duty on Canadian goods, MS Now reported.

While the Senate minority leader’s proposed legislation has virtually no chance of becoming law, Schumer hopes that his proposal shows that Democrats are actively fighting the affordability crisis. Schumer first shared his proposed legislation with MS Now.

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