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June 16

Over 200 Democrats sign letter condemning ‘unprecedented’ removal of senator from DHS presser

Congressional Democrats are blasting as an “unprecedented incident" last week's removal of Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., from a Homeland Security presser.

June 16

User’s manual to security briefings for lawmakers after Minnesota shootings

The weekend shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers by an alleged lone gunman have shaken Congress to its core – here's what to look out for next on Capitol Hill.

June 16

Mike Johnson calls off Israel trip amid Iran conflict

Speaker Mike Johnson has been forced to delay his planned trip to Israel amid its continued conflict with Iran.

June 16

Minnesota lawmaker shootings prompt security debate in House and Senate

Minnesota shootings of lawmakers spark urgent security discussions in Congress, with representatives exploring protection options and criticizing safety measures

June 16

Minnesota shootings put focus on escalating political violence

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, details threats his family have received as the shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota put Washington on edge. Williams survived the congressional baseball shooting in 2017.

June 16

Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'

Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message that some interpret as threatening toward Trump

June 16

How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill

House Republicans pass $9.4 billion spending cuts bill with a 214-212 vote, showcasing Speaker Johnson's ability to navigate tough legislation despite the slim GOP majority in the House.

June 16

Lawmaker unveils Riley Gaines-backed bill targeting transgender military academy students

House Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson proposed legislation requiring military academies to maintain sex-segregated sports teams.

June 16

New GOP bill would cut off housing funds to sanctuary cities defying Trump DHS

Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ralph Norman want to halt housing grants to sanctuary cities that do not adhere to federal immigration laws, as protests and unrest rage over anti-ICE raids in Los Angeles.

June 16

Trump endorses House freshman for reelection less than six months into the lawmaker's congressional tenure

President Donald Trump issues ringing re-election endorsement for freshman Rep. Abe Hamadeh, a Republican from Arizona who just took office earlier this year.