Henry Cuellar tries to fend off progressive challengers in reelection bid
The congressional rematch between moderate incumbent Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros is the first noteworthy House primary of the year.
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Surgeon general and his entire family test positive for COVID-19
The nation's top doctor has encouraged vaccines and boosters to fend off the worst of the virus.
Congressman Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota dies at 59
Hagedorn had called representing Minnesota's first congressional district "the greatest privilege of my life."
Congressman Colin Allred discusses Democrats' midterm prospects
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Allred joins Major Garrett to talk about the midterms and the tensions in Ukraine.
Intel arm of DHS defends office amid GOP senator's criticism
Senator Marsha Blackburn had accused the office of trying to police Americans' speech and thoughts.
Senate passes short-term government funding to avert shutdown
The government will now be fully funded through March 11.
Kevin McCarthy backs Liz Cheney's primary challenger Harriet Hageman
His endorsement against a former member of his House leadership team comes after the Republican National Committee censured Cheney.
Reports of sexual assault at U.S. military academies rose over the past year
The annual report on sexual assault at U.S. military academies released Thursday shows the highest number of sexual assault reports since the Pentagon began tracking the data.
Judge criticizes Justice Dept over plea deals in Jan. 6 prosecutions
Judge Beryl Howell says allowing those who stormed the Capitol to admit to petty crimes risks minimizing the attack.
All members of Congress can attend State of the Union address, with restrictions
Members can't invite traditional guests and must test negative before the speech.
Appeal in Palin case unlikely to erode press protections, experts say
Two Supreme Court justices have called for it to revisit the landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan.
U.S. proposes limiting consideration of public benefits for green cards
The proposal is a stark departure from Trump-era public charge rules, which dramatically expanded the type and number of public benefits that would count against green card applicants.
Capitol Police still lack clear steps for calling backup, review finds
The report said that on January 6, 2021, as the Capitol complex was overrun with rioters, Capitol Police struggled to secure outside backup due to obscure bureaucratic procedures.
Oregon Supreme Court rules Nicholas Kristof cannot run for governor
Their decision comes after Oregon's Secretary of State found Kristof had not satisfied the state's residency requirement.
Secretary of State Blinken at U.N. says he wants to prevent war in Ukraine
He spoke as the U.S. says evidence shows Russia is "moving toward an imminent" Ukraine invasion.
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