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Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Axios

With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere

With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.

Roll Call

Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

Roll Call

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Republicans block new Democrat’s swearing-in. FYI, she would be the tie-breaking vote in the Epstein files

Her one vote could change everything.

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‘President is an idiot’: Democrat tees off after Trump vows ‘dangerous’ US cities could be ‘training grounds’ for military

The Marine Corps veteran didn’t hold back when asked to weigh in on Trump’s remarks to military leaders

The Independent UK

‘The results were questionable’: Kari Lake struggles to admit she lost Senate and governor elections in deposition for VOA lawsuit

Lake spent years challenging her 2022 loss in Arizona gubernatorial race

The Independent UK

Democrats dig their heels in on spending as Republicans leave Washington ahead of a government shutdown

ANALYSIS: Republicans are betting that they can force Democrats into submission like they did in March. Eric Garcia writes how Democrats want to get a policy win and show their supporters they can actually fight

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You Earn It, You Keep It: New Bill Would End Taxes On Social Security Benefits

A new bill in Congress could permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits — a change that would impact millions of retirees. The You Earn It, You Keep It Act would also strengthen the program's trust funds by requiring higher earners to contribute more.

Benzinga

Senator seeks to block military funeral honors for pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt killed on January 6

Babbitt was fatally shot by a Capitol police officer when she tried to climb through a broken window to get to the Speaker’s Lobby

The Independent UK

New Bill Would End Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2026: What Retirees Should Know

Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.

Kiplinger

US senators demand ‘massive surge’ of baby formula and aid to be sent to Gaza

Group of five senators in letter to Marco Rubio call on US to use its ‘full power’ to help people facing starvation

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Going low - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the DNC’s summer meeting in Minneapolis.

Roll Call

Ruben Gallego Says He's Leaning Against Running For President In 2028 But Wants Democrats To 'Get Out Of Our Comfort Zones'

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego said he's leaning against running for president in 2028 despite touring several states over the past months. However, he's has been calling out his party, claiming it is not managing to connect with voters

Latin Times

Sen. Ruben Gallego Again Criticizes Democrats, Says Party Has a 'National Brand Problem'

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego again criticized Democrats, reiterated that the party has a "national brand problem"

Latin Times

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Arizona's Gallego Pushes Back Criticism of Mamdani By Dems: 'I Don't Know Why They're Attacking Him'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Gov. Kathy Hochul have all withheld support of Mamdani so far

International Business Times UK

Delta Air Lines Promises Not to Use AI to Hike Fares—Is That Enough for Regulators?

Delta Air Lines denies using AI to set personalised ticket prices after US senators raised concerns, promising not to exploit passengers' data to inflate fares.

International Business Times UK

New US Law Could Force Call Centres to Reveal If You're Speaking to A Human or AI — and Punish Firms That Send Jobs Overseas

New bipartisan US legislation would require firms to disclose their use of AI in customer service calls, limit federal support for offshoring call centre jobs, and give consumers the choice to speak to a US-based human representative if preferred.

The Independent UK

Finally, Democrats are fighting back: How Trump-Epstein and redistricting have ignited a revolt

ANALYSIS: Everyone from progressives to centrists are throwing punches as Republicans flail, Eric Garcia writes

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The Guardian - US

You may not know it, but the Democratic primaries for 2028 are already under way

Every American presidential campaign is many years in the making. So, what’s the state of the 2028 primary race now?

Benzinga

Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Threw A Fit' When He Demanded Probe Into Secretary Kristi Noem's FEMA Staff Cut Impact On Texas Flood Relief

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday of crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency by firing key staff before this month's catastrophic Texas floods, saying the cuts slowed life‑saving aid.

The Independent UK

Democrats wrestle over chance to kill the ban on transgender care in Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Democrats have an opportunity to protect transgender people’s health care. It also comes at a time when Republicans see anti-trans policies as a winning issue, Eric Garcia writes

Roll Call

Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters - Roll Call

Lawmakers divided along party lines on whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor.

The Independent UK

Democrats can barely contain their glee over Trump and Musk’s ‘big beautiful breakup’

Some Democrats are laughing, Eric Garcia reports, but some ‘don’t think the whole state of the country should be concentrated in two guys with massive egos’

Latin Times

Ruben Gallego Reportedly Planning To Tour Political Battlegrounds As Speculation Over 2028 Presidential Candidacy Mounts

Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is reportedly planning to visit political battlegrounds as speculation about a presidential run mounts

Roll Call

With Democrats in support, Senate crosses hurdle on stablecoins - Roll Call

The Senate revisited a procedural vote on a stablecoin bill Monday, but this time had 16 Democrats on board to cross the 60-vote threshold.

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