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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of bribery charges in an indictment that says gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars were found at his home. U.S. News
House Democrats are launching a billboard campaign this week focusing on swing seat Republicans over Trump’s post to “defund the [Justice Department] and FBI” ABC News: Top Stories
Clarence Thomas has reportedly gone on trips for decades funded by billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow. U.S. News
Hollywood loves nothing more than McCarthy-era cosplay, and they have a good excuse. The 1950s-era attempt to expunge Communism from the government reached into Hollywood’s inner sanctum. Screenwriters saw their careers crushed by allegations of…
The event allows House Democratic lawmakers to outline priorities for the new year and set a plan to try to retake the chamber after they lost power in 2022. U.S. News
The climate portion of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better legislation represents the largest-ever federal investment in clean energy. U.S. News
Joe Biden said President Donald Trump should still be investigated even if it leads to political damage against 2020 Democratic contenders. U.S. News
An assault weapons ban and impeachment are popular with the rank and file. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team must weigh more than public sentiment. And those other factors have persuaded them…