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Ben Jones, who went from ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ to Congress, dies at 84

Former Rep. Ben Jones, the plain-speaking “Dukes of Hazzard” star-turned-Georgia Democratic congressman, has died at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Viator, shared the news of his death in a public Facebook post late Sunday. “I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart…

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How Did Ben Jones Die? Cause of Death Revealed as Tributes Paid To Dukes Of Hazzard Icon

Ben Jones, famed for his role as Cooter Davenport in 'The Dukes of Hazzard', has died at 84. His career spanned acting, politics, and fan culture, leaving a lasting legacy.

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How Trump’s political director came to Congress

Brian Jack wanted to snag Newt Gingrich’s old House office during the 119th Congress’ freshman room lottery. But as the 28th pick, he lost his first choice and pivoted to another historic room: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s office in Longworth, which the Democrat occupied from 1939 to 1942. A Republican…

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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades

Since South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on June 11, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on his evolution from Donald Trump critic to Trump ally.

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Newt Gingrich’s ambassador wife trolled for ‘robotic’ World Cup message as USMNT returns to action

Callista Gingrich’s “robotic” video message to World Cup 2026 fans has been mocked by social media users as Team USA returns to action against Australia.

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Newt Gingrich finally admits the truth about impeaching Bill Clinton, 27 years too late

A rare political rethink

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Why Newt Gingrich regrets Bill Clinton’s impeachment

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Newt Gingrich admits that it was a mistake to impeach Bill Clinton over Monica Lewinsky sex scandal

Gingrich led the impeachment inquiry into Clinton despite later admitting to having an extramarital affair with a congressional staffer at the same time

The Independent UK

Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower

The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.

The Texas Tribune

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A former Republican House Speaker just proposed fixing the Strait of Hormuz — with a dozen nukes

Newt Gingrich has lost his mind.

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Ambassador, 60, Mocked Over Filtered Selfies That Contrast Sharply With Husband’s Appearance

"She always does him dirty like that."

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Republicans have subpoenaed the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Will it backfire?

History shows that when called to testify about difficult things – Monica Lewinsky, Benghazi – Bill and Hillary excel

The Guardian - US

Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party

Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance

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Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

When the framers of what became the U.S. Constitution set out to draft the rules of our government on a hot, humid day in the summer of 1787, debates over details raged on.

The Independent UK

How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources

The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that were released this week shine a light on the relationship between reporters and their sources — and that light isn't always flattering

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Trump to turn focus to soybeans on Asia trip — not shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump will be focusing on Asia and trade issues for over a week as Congress has hit a stalemate over ending the shutdown.

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Life after Congress: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen recalls her career as ‘a delight’ - Roll Call

Former Florida lawmaker who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee now represents clients from around the world.

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Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy

In the “one, big, beautiful bill,” President Donald Trump has called for substantial decreases in federal domestic spending. However, a schism emerged between Republican lawmakers during the budget debates in Congress.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s ‘triumph’: Newt Gringrich selective spins in new book praising president

Former House speaker and Clinton antagonist sidesteps his own dubious ethics and gushes over Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Fox News hilariously defends Trump over ‘TACO’ insult: ‘He’s the bravest man in the world!’

‘I want to point out that we like tacos. That’s why this doesn’t work. We like tacos,’ Fox News host Greg Gutfeld insisted this week

The Guardian - UK

Don’t be fooled. Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is typically ugly and typically misnamed

Republicans love to make the most harmful laws sound sensible or even noble. This pretty-sounding package of tax breaks and spending cuts is just the latest example, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Salon

Rubio grants GOP wishes to kill US power

The GOP has tried to take down the State Department for decades

The Guardian - US

Presidents at War: how battle has shaped American leaders

A new book looks back in history to see how presidents including Reagan and Eisenhower were affected by war

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Living under the laws they make: How a workplace push changed Congress - Roll Call

Thirty years ago, Newt Gingrich vowed to apply the country’s laws to Congress. Now early backers are looking back on the Congressional Accountability Act.

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