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Decision 2026

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Congressional staff planned official trip with luxury stops in Italy and France weeks before election

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FCC head says government-funded Trump ads are ‘normal’ and ‘don’t raise any red flags’

Brendan Carr said the ads are “normal-course public service announcements” and nothing that would “merit any sort of” review by the Federal Communications Commission.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) open meeting
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) open meeting

Senate Democrats block Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’

The bill aims to prevent data centers from spiking local utility costs. Republicans accused Democrats of playing political games, noting the bill passed the House 417-3.
Jon Husted speaks
Jon Husted speaks

California voters back a billionaire tax, but the proposal falls short of majority support

A new NBCUniversal Local/Telemundo Station Group poll shows “yes” supporters leading 48% to 38% on the California ballot measure.
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Healthcare Workers Join California Billionaire Tax Coalition

Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans

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 Sen. Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn, participate in a debate
 Sen. Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn, participate in a debate
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Republicans go after Jack Smith for Trump probes at Senate hearing

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Democrats face a staggering spending disadvantage in Georgia’s tight race for governor

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Rick Jackson holds his hand over his heart on stage
Rick Jackson holds his hand over his heart on stage