Walz signs executive order, proposes legislative package to address fraud in public programs
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, Walz said his proposals are aimed at preventing, detecting, investigating and ...
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New Majority Leader John Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his ...
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Derek Tran sworn in as Little Saigon's first Vietnamese American Congress member
The Democrat defeated Republican Michelle Steel in one of the country's most expensive House races in the country.
How Johnson won over GOP holdouts to secure a second term as speaker
Johnson did not acquiesce to the sort of demands made of Kevin McCarthy, who gave conservatives outsize sway to win the speaker's gavel in 2021.
Johnson Wins Speaker Battle, but Proves GOP Has Little Room for Error
His tenuous victory to retain the gavel points to bigger tests ahead.
Davis sworn in as Saratoga County judge
Retired Saratoga County Judge James A. Murphy III, left, swears in the man who will take his place, Judge James Davis, while ...
Republican says Trump was playing golf when president-elect called him to switch House speaker vote to Johnson
President-elect Trump called Ralph Norman during a round of golf Friday to convince Norman to vote for Mike Johnson as ...
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Democrat flags curious new clause in new GOP-led House rules changes
A Massachusetts Democrat flagged a change in the congressional rules that one reporter called a "big deal."Reporter Jake ...
Trump interrupted golf game to convince GOP holdouts to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson, lawmaker says
Trump was apparently on the golf course, mid-round, when he spoke to two GOP lawmakers who initially voted against having Johnson serve another term as House speaker.
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In First Speech As Senate Leader, Thune Vows To Protect Filibuster
Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate Friday under the new leadership of South Dakota’s John Thune, who promised to ...
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Ellensburg city prosecutor preparing charges against Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice
Yakima police referred the case to Ellensburg for a charging decision because of conflicts of interest involving the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Prosecuting Attorney Joe Brusic said ...