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House farm bill would set hemp testing, pesticide label authority

The House Agriculture Committee unveiled a five-year farm bill that could divide members across regional lines as much as political ones.

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Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to proceed

The Virginia Supreme Court will allow a special election on redistricting to move forward while a legal challenge to the process continues.

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Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026

A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress.

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Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president

Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark’s new position as president of the National Press Club and the club’s mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and they even explain how legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Show Notes:

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After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver

After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver - Health Care Concerns about health costs are a top issue for voters.

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NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash

Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal

Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns.

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With no agreement on DHS funding, Congress leaves town

Leaders of both chambers told members they would be given 48 hours notice to return to the Capitol if a deal is reached.

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Among the Capitol press corps, look for Frederick Douglass

For the first time, a press gallery on Capitol Hill is named after a journalist: the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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At the Races: Let the market decide

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.

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Senate votes to overturn DC tax decoupling, as locals push back

City officials questioned Republicans’ timing and warned the move could disrupt tax season and blow a hole in D.C.’s budget.

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EPA repeals endangerment finding, tailpipe emissions standards

The EPA formally repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that greenhouse gases are a pollutant that threaten public health.

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Time for 'Plan B' as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline

Lawmakers made no apparent progress toward a deal Wednesday on an extension of Department of Homeland Security funding.

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House passes revamped citizenship and voter ID bill

After weeks of pressure from rank-and-file Republicans, the House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at creating a federal voter ID mandate.

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Bondi deflects criticism at hearing dominated by Epstein file release

Attorney General Pamela Bondi showed little regret at a House hearing Wednesday for the DOJ's controversial handling of the Epstein files.

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Dems in illegal orders video defiant after DOJ's failed indictment attempt

Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department over a video directed at servicemembers consider their own legal action.

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Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides

The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.

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House members push for PBM changes, question Trump drug plan

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came down hard on various sectors of the U.S. prescription drug supply during a hearing on Wednesday.

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Trump, Netanyahu keep Iran meeting behind closed doors — continuing trend

Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest world leader to meet with the president behind closed doors.

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House lawmakers spar over harms of potential DHS shutdown

Republicans and Democrats sparred about the potential real-world harms of a partial shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.

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Capitol Lens | A ‘Walk for Peace’

Crowds gather in front of the Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday to watch as Buddhist monks continue their “Walk for Peace.”

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DOJ tried to indict Democrats who taped military video message

The DOJ sought but failed to secure an indictment related to a video message from Democratic lawmakers, according to news reports.

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House rejects rule that would block floor votes to end tariffs

House rejects a rule that would prohibit lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump's tariffs as three Republicans vote against it.

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Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill

The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill.

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Voter ID bill up next in the House, with Senate future uncertain

Republicans are weighing how far to take their election-year push on voter ID — and whether to tighten federal control over elections in the first place.

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