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House unanimously votes to ban nude photo-sharing in military

The 'Marines United' revenge porn scandal has brought forth change.

On May 25, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump budget blueprint cuts food stamps funding by 25 percent

The budget proposes $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid.

On May 22, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Republicans went to embarrassing lengths to avoid answering questions about the Comey memo

Republicans had nothing to say last night.

On May 17, 2017 by David Covucci

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New Jersey congressman outs activist in letter to her employer

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen called Saily Avelenda, of West Caldwell, N.J., a 'ringleader' of an activist group in his district.

On May 15, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

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Your wine could soon pack higher alcohol content, thanks to Congress

But some public health advocates are none too pleased.

On May 14, 2017

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Take a deep breath—Trumpcare is still a long way from becoming law

Despite the House's passage of a new healthcare bill, the Senate is going to have a hell of a time getting this thing anywhere.

On May 6, 2017 by Nidia Cavazos

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House Democrats mock GOP by singing ‘Na Na, Hey Hey, Goodbye’ after Trumpcare vote

"Just burst into song," said Nancy Pelosi.

On May 4, 2017 by Jay Hathaway

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Equality Act reintroduced into Congress, and LGBTQ activists are hopeful

LGBTQ activists say the Equality Act will bring about much-needed federal protections.

On May 3, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Trump warns of government shutdown, says minority Democrats have too much power

Despite Republicans controlling both houses of Congress and the White House, President Trump is frustrated with Democratic power.

On May 2, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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Democrats in Congress move to ban conversion therapy, labeling it ‘fraud’

If the bill becomes a law, conversion therapy programs would shut down across the nation.

On Apr 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

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White House freaks out insurance providers with threat to sabotage Obamacare

President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding and blame the Democrats.

On Apr 19, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Most Americans oppose funding Trump’s border wall, poll finds

Congress are split on the proposal that the taxpayer should front the cost, too.

On Apr 6, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from Congress

Farenthold is the fourth member to depart Congress.

On Apr 6, 2017 by David Covucci

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Cards Against Humanity creator is hell-bent on purchasing Congress’s internet history

But can it be done?

On Mar 30, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Government watchdog to investigate Trump’s Mar-a-Lago trips

Democrats requested the investigation.

On Mar 29, 2017 by David Gilmour