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Fetterman's Party Loyalty Frays as He Courts Republicans
The Pennsylvania Democrat votes with his party nearly 90 percent of the time, yet openly flirts with leaving the caucus and has leaned into positions that alarm Democrats.
Pelosi Cancels Cornell Event Over Fraternity Assault Lawsuit
The former House Speaker withdrew from a New York appearance after a lawsuit detailed a 2024 sexual assault at the university's Chi Phi house.
Cantor Tapped to Lead PhRMA as Pharma Industry Supports Lobbying Firepower
The former House Majority Leader will become president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in November, positioning the industry with a veteran Capitol Hill operator.
Congress Still Unprepared for Mass Casualty Attack 25 Years After 9/11
The Capitol lacks comprehensive plans to resume operations if destroyed or if many lawmakers are killed, exposing a fundamental vulnerability in the federal government.
Pelosi Leaves Congress. Her Staff Stays — and Still Runs the House
About 50 former Pelosi aides now hold top House jobs, running leadership offices, committees and chiefs-of-staff posts after her 39-year tenure ends
Booker Staffer's Dropped Gun Charge Exposes D.C.'s Elite Accountability Gap
The decision to dismiss charges against a top aide to Senator Cory Booker after bringing a firearm into the Capitol underscores a perceived two-tiered justice system that shapes Washington's regulatory landscape.
President Trump Challenges SEC Crypto Authority, Igniting Regulatory War
The President's aggressive push to rein in federal agencies' digital asset oversight promises to reshape the U.S. crypto landscape, sparking immediate market shifts and political battles.
GOP Power Play: Britt Stalls House Stablecoin Bill, Riling Crypto Lobby
Senator Katie Britt’s opposition to a key House-passed stablecoin regulation bill casts a shadow over the digital asset market, highlighting deep divisions and powerful interests.
Data's 'Holy Grail' Ignites Capitol Hill Battle Over Digital Ownership
A recent report touting the "holy grail of fitness" has inadvertently thrown a spotlight on the burgeoning market for personal health data, forcing lawmakers to confront the regulatory void for tokenized data and the future of digital asset ownership.