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Johnson keeps House members away as the shutdown enters its fourth week

Johnson keeps House members away as the shutdown enters its fourth week

House Speaker Orders District Service Period Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has asked Congress members to stay in their home districts next week. This move is intended to keep the focus on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as tensions rise in Washington, particularly with the government shutdown continuing into its […]

House Republican calls for a criminal probe into Jack Smith’s supposed surveillance plan

House Republican calls for a criminal probe into Jack Smith's supposed surveillance plan

House Republicans Push for Investigation into Alleged Surveillance Scheme Since details about former Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith’s alleged surveillance scheme came to light earlier this month, House Republicans have stepped up efforts for accountability. Republican Rep. Josh Brecheen from Oklahoma, who serves on the Republican Investigation Committee, has formally requested Attorney General Pam […]

John Bolton seen using White House bag tag while surrendering in classified documents case

John Bolton seen using White House bag tag while surrendering in classified documents case

He just can’t seem to move on. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton surrendered on Friday, facing allegations of mishandling classified materials during his time in President Trump’s administration. Notably, he was still seen with an official White House luggage tag in hand. These blue and white tags bear the presidential seal and are meant […]

House Republicans demonstrate unusual solidarity as the shutdown extends into the following week

House Republicans demonstrate unusual solidarity as the shutdown extends into the following week

Republican representatives in key districts seem to be losing traction while party leaders escalate their strategy for a government shutdown, though tensions around fiscal issues remain unresolved. This week, eight House Republicans, whose positions are targeted by Democrats in the upcoming 2026 elections, discussed their views with a news outlet. Many expressed individual concerns, but […]

The White House indicates potential relaxation of marijuana laws

The White House indicates potential relaxation of marijuana laws

Changes in Cannabis Regulations and Public Sentiment Back in the day, when marijuana was not only illegal but also painted as a societal threat by politicians, it wasn’t hard to come across it at college parties or even smaller gatherings. I remember feeling this deep fear of getting caught by the police, which could mean […]

Most Democratic House Candidates Decline to Support Jeffries

Most Democratic House Candidates Decline to Support Jeffries

Many Democrats who are candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 are hesitating to back House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), reflecting growing concerns about divisions within the party regarding leadership and ideology. New research data gathered by Axios revealed that between September 24 and October 15, 113 Democratic candidates were asked about […]

Chances of Democrats Securing the House in 2026 Are Decreasing Sharply

Chances of Democrats Securing the House in 2026 Are Decreasing Sharply

Election Outlook for Democrats Dims as 2026 Approaches On Wednesday, Harry Enten, a data analyst for CNN, provided a concerning assessment for Democrats with the 2026 election cycle nearing. He referred to the Calci prediction market, highlighting that back in April, Democrats had an 83% likelihood of winning the House. However, that figure has now […]