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What Happened During Mitch McConnell's 2026 Senate Absence?
A factual timeline of Mitch McConnell's 2026 absence and September return.
Mitch McConnell in 2026: Senate Return, Retirement, Record and What Comes Next
Mitch McConnell remains a Kentucky senator in September 2026 while serving the final months of his Senate career, with his return, retire...
Early Voting Begins for 2026 Midterms as Cost of Living and Iran War Dominate
Early voting is underway in several states for the 2026 midterms. Voters face choices on cost of living, the Iran war and control of Cong...
Rep. Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran War
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, prompting House...
Mitch McConnell Senate Leadership: How He Shaped the Republican Conference
A factual look at Mitch McConnell's 18 years as Senate Republican leader.
Rep. Thomas Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging the Iran confl...
House Votes 216-211 to Repeal California EPA Waiver for Ocean Vessel Emissions
The House voted 216-211 to repeal a Biden-era EPA waiver that let California impose tougher emissions standards on ocean-going vessels in...
Democrats Probe Reports of Russian Oligarch Funding for Trump Jr. Wedding Events
Congressional Democrats have opened an inquiry into reports that a Putin-linked Russian figure helped pay for celebrations tied to Donald...
Rep. Thomas Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Wa...
House Votes a Third Time to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers
House Votes a Third Time to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers WASHINGTON — Seven Republicans joined Democrats in a 220-204 vote directing an ...
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Tough Questions From Democrats at Senate Hearing FBI Director Kash Patel returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesda...