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House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban — Then The White House Gets Community Noted Over It

Efforts to stop members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options have been a key interest of retail traders and some elected officials for years. A recent effort to ban the practice passed the U.S. House, but its limited scope and a bundled voter-ID provision sparked confusion and…

Benzinga

Lauren Boebert randomly talks about her botox when asked about military spending

‘I don’t want to be on camera this week, and I’ve been on camera more than any other week,’ Colorado Republican says

The Independent UK

GOP budget blueprint adopted in House as Senate resists

The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote on the fiscal 2027 budget blueprint was 216-214, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and…

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Thomas Massie Slams Congress' $11 Billion USDA Bailout Fix for a Problem the Iran Conflict Created: 'Stop the War'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky) has voiced his disapproval of Congress’ decision to seek more than $11 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war.

Benzinga

Funding extension passes House, heads for Senate rewrite

The House passed a short-term funding patch Tuesday night that is designed to head off a partial government shutdown this fall. The continuing resolution passed on a mostly party-line vote of 220-205, with only one Republican — Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie — joining most Democrats in opposition. Six Democrats broke…

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Massie Loses Section 219 Fight Again, Vows No Vote on NDAA

The US House faces controversy over Section 219 in the NDAA, which proposes a permanent US-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, sparking debate over its implications for military policy.

International Business Times UK

Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?

When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…

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Ro Khanna Drops Democrats' Game Plan if They Retake the House— and It Includes a Major Shift on Israel

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday outlined five policy priorities House Democrats would pursue if they regain control of the House of Representatives, including Medicare for All, a $25-an-hour living wage by 2032, stronger union protections, $10-a-day childcare and ending U.S. aid to Israel, according to a video posted on…

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US Democrats divided over support for Israel ahead of midterm elections

US House Democrats were divided into a near-even split by a vote this week over whether to cut military aid to Israel, which was defeated through almost total opposition from the Republican party. Ahead of November's midterm elections, the vote reflects a sharp erosion in support for Israel among left-leaning…

France 24

A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle

More than 100 Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as US public opinion shifts – Republicans are noticing too

The Guardian - US

'Basically Buy A Prince': Leaked Files Reveal Trump Official Tried To Exploit Ex-Prince Andrew For $1M

Leaked Epstein files suggest Trump commerce secretary Howard Lutnick discussed a joint AdFin investment with Epstein in 2018 and explored a $1m plan to exploit ex-Prince Andrew's contacts in 2013.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie Sparks a Democratic Civil War Over Israel

His amendment to cut all military aid to Israel split the Democratic Party almost evenly.

Reason

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats voted to remove $3.3 billion in aid from Israel. This vote marks a significant shift in once solid bipartisan support for the nation. The tally showed a deep division within the Democratic Party over the war strategy. Republicans largely voted to preserve the Israel…

The Economic Times

Pelosi backs amendment to end Israel aid

The Massie amendment failed, but the vote signals a shift among Democrats

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The Guardian - US

House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it

Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has soured

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Dems split on Massie effort to zero out Israel security aid

The House Wednesday shot down an amendment to a State Department spending bill that would have blocked billions in U.S. military aid to Israel, but a substantial number of Democrats voted to cut off Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war machine. The chamber defeated Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment,…

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Where has all the FISA fire gone?

Congress let a key spy power lapse over a month ago. In the few legislative days left ahead of August recess, lawmakers don’t appear to be in any rush to change that. Discussions in the House have stalled as they wait for the Senate to move — even though Speaker…

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Fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill passed by House

The House on Wednesday passed the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill shortly after rejecting an amendment that reignited Democratic fissures over Israel. In a mostly party-line 217-209 vote, the House passed the $47.3 billion National Security-State appropriations bill. That vote came on the heels of a vote earlier in…

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The Guardian - US

Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel

House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls amendment ‘overly broad’ as party grapples with backlash over Israel

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of posting ‘classless’ Lindsey Graham tribute

Marjorie Taylor Greene had previously said that being considered an enemy of Lindsey Graham was a ‘compliment’

Benzinga

Thomas Massie Slams Republicans for Enriching Insurers While ACA Premiums Eye 14% Jump Next Year— ‘Might As Well Call It Trumpcare’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Wednesday criticized fellow Republicans for failing to repeal the Affordable Care Act, arguing the party now owns the healthcare law after taking control of the White House and Congress.

Salon

MAGA media fuels McConnell conspiracies

After mocking Joe Biden’s health for years, the GOP has no answer for the Kentucky senator’s mysterious absence

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie Also 'Talked to Mitch McConnell,' Jokes About Iran, Israel, and Spying on Americans Went Viral

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has sparked a viral firestorm after mocking Senate leader Mitch McConnell's hospital phone calls with a satirical post detailing a fake, radical policy shift.

International Business Times UK

'Special Election?' Netizens Speculate Mitch McConnell's Health Status Mystery 'Stalls' Thomas Massie's Bid

Mitch McConnell's prolonged hospitalisation raises questions about his Senate future, potentially triggering a special election in Kentucky that could reshape the state's political landscape.

Benzinga

Mitch McConnell Told Me 'We Should End the War With Iran, Quit Giving Aid to Israel,' Says Thomas Massie

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Rep. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) supported ending the war with Iran, stopping aid to Israel and ending warrantless surveillance of Americans during a 20-minute conversation.

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