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House Ethics panel makes rare request for information on sexual misconduct The rare move comes after recent scandals raised questions from lawmakers and others about how Congress handles investigations involving its members.

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FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over Report on Conduct FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic, accusing the publication of publishing a “malicious” and false report about his conduct and leadership at the bureau. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, stems from a story published Friday that alleged Patel drank … The post FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over Report on Conduct first appeared on Poli Alert.

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10 Questions and Answers about Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum Virginians will head to the polls Tuesday to approve or reject a closely watched constitutional amendment that could reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The standalone spring referendum will cap months of legal battles, political messaging and unusually high early voting interest. The vote follows a fast-moving and contentious push by … The post 10 Questions and Answers about Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum first appeared on Poli Alert.

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The Man Funding the War on Black Progress You’ve Never Heard Of Last week we broke down Edward Blum, the guy who killed affirmative action, gutted the Voting Rights Act, shut down the Fearless Fund, and is now suing the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation over scholarships for Black students. A one man wrecking ball aimed at every program this community built to get a fair shot. Here’s … The post The Man Funding the War on Black Progress You’ve Never Heard Of first appeared on Poli Alert.

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U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Tensions Rise ahead of Ceasefire Deadline President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting to breach an American naval blockade, marking a sharp escalation in tensions just days before a fragile ceasefire with Iran is set to expire. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the nearly 900-foot vessel TOUSKA was intercepted … The post U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Tensions Rise ahead of Ceasefire Deadline first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Gas Prices 2026: Energy Secretary Says Prices May Have Peaked but Will Stay High Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gasoline prices in the United States have likely peaked but could remain elevated for months, signaling a shift from earlier Trump administration predictions that prices would fall quickly. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Wright said it remains unclear when Americans might see gas prices drop below … The post Gas Prices 2026: Energy Secretary Says Prices May Have Peaked but Will Stay High first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Trump Warns of Sweeping Strikes as U.S. Resumes Iran War Talks in Pakistan President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. officials will return to Pakistan for another round of high-stakes negotiations with Iran, even as he threatened sweeping military strikes if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war. Trump announced that American representatives would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening for talks expected to … The post Trump Warns of Sweeping Strikes as U.S. Resumes Iran War Talks in Pakistan first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Congress Passes Short-term Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Law Congress on Friday approved a temporary extension of a key U.S. surveillance authority set to expire, buying lawmakers 10 more days to resolve deep divisions — particularly among Republicans — over the future of the controversial program. The Senate passed the 10-day extension hours after a turbulent overnight session in the House, where Speaker Mike … The post Congress Passes Short-term Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Law first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Trump says He’s Going after Medicaid Fraud, but is Mostly Focusing on Blue States The Trump administration is taking aim at what it calls rampant fraud in state Medicaid programs. But by focusing almost exclusively on Democratic-led states, it has handed ammunition to critics who say it mainly wants to embarrass its political enemies, not save taxpayer dollars. In announcing earlier this month that Vice President JD Vance would … The post Trump says He’s Going after Medicaid Fraud, but is Mostly Focusing on Blue States first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Resign Next Month Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said Thursday he will resign at the end of May, marking a significant leadership change at the agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Lyons said his decision was driven by … The post Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to Resign Next Month first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Easing Global Oil Concerns The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil shipments, reopened Friday after a 10-day ceasefire linked to fighting between Israel and Lebanon, offering relief to global markets following weeks of disruption. President Donald Trump announced the reopening, calling the waterway “COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS,” while emphasizing that a U.S. naval blockade … The post Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Easing Global Oil Concerns first appeared on Poli Alert.

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With GOP Defections, House Passes Bill Extending Legal Status for 350,000 Haitians The U.S. House on Thursday passed a measure that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for three years, in a rare rebuke by the GOP-led Congress to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Ten Republicans defected, including Reps. Maria Salazar, Mario Díaz-Balart and Carlos Giménez of Florida, Rich McCormick of Georgia, Don Bacon of Nebraska, … The post With GOP Defections, House Passes Bill Extending Legal Status for 350,000 Haitians first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey Special Election Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, NBC News projected Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway and trimming the GOP’s narrow House majority. Mejia, a progressive activist backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, will fill the remainder of the term vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Her … The post Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey Special Election first appeared on Poli Alert.

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U.S. to Launch Tariff Refund Portal after Supreme Court Ruling, but Hurdles Remain for Businesses The federal government will launch a new online portal next week allowing businesses to seek refunds for tariffs ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially opening the door to as much as $175 billion in repayments — though companies may face a complicated and lengthy process to recover their money. The portal, operated by … The post U.S. to Launch Tariff Refund Portal after Supreme Court Ruling, but Hurdles Remain for Businesses first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Trump Taps Former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to Lead CDC amid Agency Turmoil President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seeking to install new leadership at an agency that has faced months of instability and controversy. Trump announced the nomination on social media, praising Schwartz’s military and medical background and calling her “a STAR.” … The post Trump Taps Former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to Lead CDC amid Agency Turmoil first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Opinion: It’s Not the Money, It’s the Hot Damn Mess: Why Campaigns Really Lose Let’s stop lying to ourselves about why candidates lose. Yes, money matters. I have worked on campaigns at every level for over 15 years. I have seen local and state candidates win with very little money, and I have seen candidates running for federal seats hide behind “we didn’t raise enough” as a veil to … The post Opinion: It’s Not the Money, It’s the Hot Damn Mess: Why Campaigns Really Lose first appeared on Poli Alert.

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U.S. Military Kills Four in Latest Pacific Strike on Suspected Drug Boat, Raising Scrutiny of Campaign The U.S. military carried out another strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing four people in the latest escalation of a controversial campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking boats in Latin American waters. The strike marks the fourth such attack announced in recent days and brings the total number of people killed … The post U.S. Military Kills Four in Latest Pacific Strike on Suspected Drug Boat, Raising Scrutiny of Campaign first appeared on Poli Alert.

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GOP States are Taking up Voting Laws Modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act President Donald Trump’s priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections before the midterms. That hasn’t stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections. Certain provisions that mirror the SAVE America … The post GOP States are Taking up Voting Laws Modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Trump falsely claimed Spanberger added taxes. Here are the facts. Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

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Vance Heckled at Georgia Event as Criticism Grows over Middle East Wars JD Vance was interrupted by hecklers during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday, highlighting growing divisions among conservative voters over U.S. involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. About 10 minutes into his remarks, an audience member shouted, “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” interrupting Vance as he discussed … The post Vance Heckled at Georgia Event as Criticism Grows over Middle East Wars first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Pentagon Deploys Thousands of Additional Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East in the coming days, expanding its military presence as Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Iran to reach a nuclear agreement while preparing for possible escalation if a fragile ceasefire collapses. The deployment includes roughly 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush … The post Pentagon Deploys Thousands of Additional Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate first appeared on Poli Alert.

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House Passes Aviation Safety Bill after Deadly D.C. Crash, Despite Criticism from Senate, victims’ families The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping aviation safety bill in response to a deadly 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, though the measure drew criticism from senators and victims’ families who say it falls short of preventing future disasters. In a 396-10 vote, lawmakers passed the ALERT Act, legislation aimed … The post House Passes Aviation Safety Bill after Deadly D.C. Crash, Despite Criticism from Senate, victims’ families first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10B Defamation Suit against Wall Street Journal A federal judge on Monday dismissed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, ruling that the president failed to adequately demonstrate the publication acted with malicious intent. U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles found that Trump’s complaint did not sufficiently argue that the … The post Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10B Defamation Suit against Wall Street Journal first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Maryland Democrats Reject Redistricting Push, Dealing Setback to Gov. Wes Moore Maryland Democrats abandoned a controversial effort to redraw the state’s congressional map late Monday, delivering a setback to Wes Moore as party leaders clashed over how aggressively to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts nationwide. The proposal died when the legislative session ended without action, with the Democratic-controlled state Senate leaving the bill in committee amid concerns … The post Maryland Democrats Reject Redistricting Push, Dealing Setback to Gov. Wes Moore first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Banner parent company to buy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, staving off its closure The Venetoulis Institute will acquire the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, converting it to a nonprofit to prevent the historic paper’s closure.

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Swalwell, Gonzales Announce Departures from Congress ahead of Possible Expulsion Votes Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced plans Monday to leave Congress as both lawmakers faced potential expulsion votes tied to allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, a Democrat, said he would resign amid intensifying scrutiny, while Gonzales, a Republican, said he would file for retirement from office when Congress returns. “I will fight the serious, … The post Swalwell, Gonzales Announce Departures from Congress ahead of Possible Expulsion Votes first appeared on Poli Alert.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell and Three more US House Members May Face Rare Expulsion Votes Four members of Congress — two Democrats and two Republicans — could face expulsion from the House in the coming weeks, an extraordinarily rare rebuke from their colleagues. Debate about whether to expel certain lawmakers, which would require the support of two-thirds of that chamber, resurfaced this weekend when California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his … The post Rep. Eric Swalwell and Three more US House Members May Face Rare Expulsion Votes first appeared on Poli Alert.

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