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How the House landscape is evolving: From the Politics Desk
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces More Sweeping Cuts to the Military's Top Ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on July 21, 2026. —Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he had directed the U.S. military to cut 20% of.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith defended two criminal indictments against President Trump on Capitol Hill.
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Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
Trump made the unusual pitch at the party's midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising a "Trump Dividend" if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill.
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What to watch in New Hampshire tonight: From the Politics Desk
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Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend. (Image credit: Monica Schipper).
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Progressive Senate candidates rack up primary wins even as they get outspent
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3 takeaways from David Crowley’s comeback: From the Politics Desk
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Progressives had another big primary night – with a notable exception: From the Politics Desk
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TMZ trades Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with new D.C. bureau
Over the past 20 years, TMZ has made a name for itself with big scoops on celebrity culture. Now, the popular gossip and news site is taking on Capitol Hill.
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Blanche Wins GOP Backing After Rescinding ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche leaves a meeting on Capitol Hill on July 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C. —Kevin Dietsch—Getty Images The Republican Senators who stood in the way of Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. Attorney General said they will now support it, after Blanche signed an order Monday to formally re.
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Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk
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Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms
President Trump's top military advisors were on Capitol Hill to make the case for the war in Iran, and additional money to fund the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine argued for an additional $67 billion, what Hegseth called an urgent and necessary injection of funds. N.
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Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk
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Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett met with lawmakers on Tuesday for a regular budget hearing.
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How Lindsey Graham’s death quickly changes a busy Senate: From the Politics Desk
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Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham after his death stuns D.C.
Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham from Democrats, Republicans, former U.S. presidents and world leaders after his death stunned Capitol Hill. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal advocates for U.S. military might.
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After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.
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