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The midterms might be won or lost on a single issue: The gas tank

President Donald Trump admits high fuel prices won’t likely drop before November’s crucial elections for control of Congress

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Aisha Wahab takes office — ending the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District

On Sept. 2, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Aisha Wahab (D-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 14th Congressional District.

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Everton Blair Jr. takes office — ending the vacancy in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District

On Sept. 1, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. Everton Blair Jr. (D-Ga.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

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Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections

ANALYSIS: Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster

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U.S. Sen. Darline Graham takes office — ending the vacancy in South Carolina’s class II seat

On July 14, 2026, President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) swore Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) into the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy in South Carolina's class II seat.

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Lindsey Graham becomes the fourth member of the U.S. Senate since 2013 to die while in office

On July 11, 2026, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died, leaving a vacancy in the U.S. Senate.

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A GOP Senator's Coal Firms Polluted Appalachian Waters for Years Before Trump's DOJ Quietly Killed the Criminal Case

A federal investigation into Senator Jim Justice's coal operations was halted by Trump appointees, despite evidence of pollution violations.

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James Gallagher takes office — ending the vacancy in California's 1st Congressional District

On June 10, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) swore Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) into the U.S. House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in California’s 1st Congressional District.

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Trump DOJ axed probe into GOP coal baron

DOJ put pressure on a probe into potential criminal violations of Justice's vast coal empire

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Both Democrats and Republicans give millions to universities in earmarks – but not in the same way

U.S. politicians have perhaps never been more divided, including when it comes to their views on higher education.

The Conversation

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

Congress debates rotisserie chicken and if it should be covered by food stamps

Lawmakers at the state and federal level have long debated which foods should be eligible for SNAP benefits

The Independent UK

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores

The Independent UK

Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

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Capitol Lens | Pausing for paws

Sen. Thom Tillis introduces Babydog to the crowd gathered for the “Doggi Gras Pawrade” in the Hart building’s atrium on Wednesday.

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FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.

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U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxes

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes

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Republican Jim Justice to pay $5m in back taxes following government lawsuit

Lawsuit filed in West Virginia claimed Justice and his wife received notice of the funds due since 2009 but didn’t pay

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IRS Sues GOP Senator Jim Justice Over Millions In Unpaid Taxes

US tax authorities are suing Senator Jim Justice in a sweeping civil case claiming more than £4 million ($5.16 million) in unpaid federal income taxes dating back to 2009.

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What are they waiting in line for? Babydog’s birthday - Roll Call

Hundreds of Hill staffers turn out to greet West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice’s pet bulldog at her 6th birthday party.

The Independent UK

How a handful of Republicans learned to stop worrying and love the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ after switching their votes

Republicans who thought the spending cuts were insufficient or that the bill cut too much into Medicaid suddenly seem at ease with their vote, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Trump has wiped Elon Musk’s name from Truth Social as GOP insiders admit he’s ‘finished, done, gone’

President Donald Trump was posting about Musk on Truth Social an average of four times per week in February and March

The Independent UK

West Virginia Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions

West Virginia senators have voted to dismantle one of the nation’s strictest school vaccination policies

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Sen. Jim Justice Criticizes Democrats For Excessive Government Spending

Senator Jim Justice criticizes Democrats for opposing cost-cutting measures and supports President Trump's efforts to reduce government spending.

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Republican Senator With $1 Billion In Debts Commutes To Work On Private Jet Almost Every Day, Says He's Looking For 'A Place To Live'

West Virginia Senator Jim Justice has reportedly been commuting to and from Washington D.C. by private plane every day to save travel time while still living in his home state of West Virginia.

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