The South Carolina Republican was one of the most influential and visible GOP figures in Washington for more than 20 years.…
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In a stark partisan divide, Maryland’s congressional delegation overwhelmingly supported a War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. The House vote, which failed narrowly on March 4-5, 2026, by a tally of approximately 212-219, sought to…
President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was less a constitutional report and more a symphony of standing ovations, a performance staged for the cameras, where substance was often drowned out by orchestrated applause and carefully chosen guests. As the President…
On the evening of the president’s constitutionally mandated address to Congress, a coalition of advocacy groups, journalists, and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C., to host the People’s State of the Union. Organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn…
Following the president’s State of the Union address, Abigail Spanberger delivered the official rebuttal, presenting a sharp contrast to the administration’s narrative. Speaking during a year that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Virginia leader focused her remarks on evaluating…
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was escorted from the House chamber moments into President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, after unfurling a sign declaring “Black people are not monkeys!”The protest targeted a recent AI-generated video Trump shared on Truth Social…
In what was one of the longest State of the Union addresses in modern history—lasting close to two hours of prepared remarks and applause—President Trump covered an extensive range of topics, from border security and economic claims to military honors and foreign…
Inside Trump’s 2026 SOTU: A State of Applause, Not a State of the Union President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address was less a constitutional report and more a symphony of standing ovations, a performance staged for the cameras, where substance was…
In a searing interview on Breaking Points, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti grilled Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin of Michigan on a range of hot-button topics—from Epstein conspiracy theories to Democratic Party leadership. But it was the exchange over Zohran Mamdani’s campaign…
The United States of America Israel? ” Sen. Sanders says AIPAC is buying silence in Congress as Gaza burns. Explore his explosive claims, the billions at stake, and why this could reshape U.S. foreign policy—and democracy itself. On the Senate floor this…
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