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Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push

As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: Undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. But some analysts and lawmakers say momentum is growing…

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Paris Hilton joins forces with AOC to push for new law banning non-consensual AI-generated pornography

The legislation already enjoys the support of House Speaker Mike Johnson

The Independent UK

What Powerful Women Actually Wear to the Office

Insiders across industries shared the pieces that work as hard as they do.

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Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’

IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why'

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December brings reelection reflection — and safety fears - Roll Call

After an influx of money for new security programs, members still describe fears and tough conversations with their families.

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Trump loyalist Nancy Mace announces bid for governor of South Carolina

The congresswoman in an interview called herself ‘Trump in high heels’ and promised to be a ‘super Maga governor’

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Non-Binary American Avoids Deportation From Canada Due to 'Fear of Persecution' Under Trump

A federal judge blocked the deportation of a non-binary American, citing fears of persecution under the Trump administration in a "precedent-setting" ruling.

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Transgender people notch rare win in fight over Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’

‘I think there are a lot of people who are rightfully relieved,’ Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of congress, tells The Independent

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘One, big, beautiful bill’ would ban care for transgender people on Medicaid and Obamacare

‘It's one more example of health care that they're trying to rip away,’ Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, tells The Independent

The Independent UK

Rep. Mace to constituent: "F**k you"

The GOP rep. from South Carolina was up in arms after a constituent asked her about upcoming town halls

Salon

Republican House Group Loses Another Member As Infighting Grows

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is leaving the Freedom Caucus over the group's opposition to let lawmakers who are new parents to vote by proxy

Latin Times

Trump administration briefing: landmark climate ruling in jeopardy

Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider harmful effects of pollution; justice department demands shelter release names of migrants – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance

The Guardian - US

House hearing ends abruptly after Republican misgenders trans member

Heated exchange after subcommittee chair Keith Self calls first out trans representative Sarah McBride ‘Mr McBride’

The Guardian - US

U.S. Rep. Keith Self cuts short committee hearing after colleague objects to him misgendering trans member

On social media, Self later wrote “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female.”

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Hearing comes to halt over McBride diss

Rep. Bill Keating refused to allow a meeting to proceed until the chair addressed Rep. Sarah McBride correctly

Latin Times

GOP Lawmaker Intentionally Misgenders Trans Colleague Sarah McBride as 'Mr. McBride': 'Have you NO DECENCY?'

A congressional hearing was abruptly adjourned after Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) repeatedly calling her "Mr. McBride."

The Independent UK

Republican storms out of hearing after being called out for misgendering trans congresswoman: ‘You are out of order’

Furious Democratic congressman fires back at GOP lawmaker for addressing Sarah McBride as ‘gentleman’

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Family's hope as war crime whistleblower appeals ruling

David McBride is appealing his conviction and jail term length after being sentenced for leaking top secret information that unearthed war crime allegations.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s agenda passed its first hurdle. Now comes the hard part

ANALYSIS: House Speaker Mike Johnson twists enough arms. But, Eric Garcia warns, the internal disputes between House and Senate Republicans remain

The Independent UK

Federal agencies told to implement transgender bathroom ban as Trump's DEI attacks continue

This week, Trump signed three executive orders damaging transgender rights, such as one intended to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert forced to apologize after trying to kick out ‘a guy’ from women’s bathroom at Capitol

Boebert was overheard on the House floor telling members that she had discovered Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride in the women’s bathroom

The Independent UK

Sarah McBride laughs off Trump’s anti-trans executive order: ‘He just declared everyone a woman’

The first openly transgender member of Congress mocked Trump’s executive order

The Texas Tribune

Texans only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, which he said took a political toll.

The Independent UK

Sarah McBride slams Republicans for attempted trans sports ban: ‘Defies understanding’

The first openly transgender lawmaker exclusively tells The Independent that Republicans’ prioritization of the legislation leaves her “mystified that this is a priority” for the GOP.

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Experience abounds among newcomers to House and Senate - Roll Call

As the 119th Congress kicks off Friday, some new members enter office with more prominent resumes in the politics or business worlds.

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