Speaker Mike Johnson begs for sympathy so Congress can keep trading stocks to “feed their families” — lawmakers already make roughly 3x the average American income

Lawmakers cry poor while locked into insider tips the rest of us would get jailed for… Cry me a river for the 174k club while my rent eats half my check, clowns… Ban their trading or watch the corruption rot everything left, no mercy… The average salary in America is around $60k. How do you …

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FBI raids a top Virginia lawmaker’s office in a major corruption probe

Federal agents descending on the Richmond office, boxes removed… Corruption investigation hitting the heart of the state capital… Search warrants executed mid-morning, details still emerging under seal… The state house is officially a crime scene. FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP source says The FBI searched the Virginia state …

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AI is making it very easy for the government to spy on you. Some lawmakers are worried.

AI’s increasing ability to sift through data and track Americans’ locations has some lawmakers reconsidering parts of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The long-running fight to rein in the government’s power to search Americans’ phone calls, emails and text messages without a warrant has gained new urgency on Capitol Hill over concerns that AI will …

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Bullish for musk: US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26 (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators on Thursday planned to introduce a bill that would ban the government from buying or operating humanoid robots made ​by Chinese firms. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the third most-powerful Republican in the ‌Senate, and Chuck Schumer of New York, the top Democrat in the chamber, plan …

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Delta pulls special service for members of Congress during DHS shutdown, citing strained resources as lawmakers face their own disruption

Delta suspends its special desk service for members of Congress until the Democrat shutdown of DHS is over: “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta.” pic.twitter.com/m5XOWbqHKD — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 24, 2026   View post on imgur.com NOW: …

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Lawmakers pull millions out of markets while Congress refuses broad stock ban as public outrage explodes

Ban stock trading for Congress Congressman Michael McCaul caught Insider Trading $576 million dollars, makes $20 million per month and owns a $20 million dollar private jet – He makes an average of $24,000,000 every single month – Lives in a $10 million dollar mansion – This is where he keeps his $1,100,000 car collection, …

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Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers… Survivors clung to wreckage for hour before second strike… House Dem moves to impeach…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy admiral commanding the U.S. military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean told lawmakers Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack left grave questions as Congress scrutinizes the campaign that killed two survivors. Adm. …

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State lawmakers urge Congress to reject single, national AI policy

Hundreds of state lawmakers, both Republican and Democratic, are calling on Congress to reject a national defense bill provision that would strip their powers over artificial intelligence. The provision, which would preempt existing state laws that regulate AI, is part of the National Defense Authorization Act. In a letter dated Tuesday, the bipartisan group of …

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Florida lawmakers push new bill forcing coroners to include vaccine history in every sudden infant or child death autopsy

This bill amends section 406.11 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the responsibilities of medical examiners regarding autopsies for sudden and unexpected deaths, particularly in young individuals. It introduces definitions for terms such as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS), Sudden Death in the Young (SDY), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death …

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Massie demands FBI release Epstein files naming 20 rich men, lawmakers call for probe into politically connected Epstein associates

In today’s hearing, I told FBI Director Kash Patel that we know FBI still has unreleased documents which contain 20 names of rich and politically connected men who Epstein trafficked girls and young women to. FBI needs to release the Epstein files and investigate these men. pic.twitter.com/xe2Fy9s2Ow — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) September 17, 2025 One …

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Death of delivery driver sparks nationwide riots with citizens taking to streets in Jakarta, Medan, and Surabaya while lawmakers enjoy huge perks and military moves in

Indonesia is falling apart. It did not happen overnight. Years of corruption, poverty, and heavy-handed government have pushed people to the edge. Lawmakers gave themselves huge housing allowances, ten to twenty times higher than the minimum wage, while millions of people struggle to survive in low-paying gig jobs. When 21-year-old delivery driver Affan Kurniawan was …

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Epstein files detonate across Capitol Hill: 134 lawmakers force vote on Epstein files, White House calls it hostile.

The Epstein files are detonating across Capitol Hill, a shockwave through the heart of power. In two hours, 134 lawmakers signed a discharge petition to force a vote on full disclosure. The halls of Congress are no longer procedural, they are in revolt. The mask of authority is cracking. “In just 2 hours, our discharge …

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California’s $100 HOA fine cap blindsides homeowners. Lawmakers gut enforcement. Loopholes spark backlash and legal fights while HOAs turn small fines into big headaches.

California just pulled the rug out from under HOAs. What used to be $500 fines a day for something like the wrong door now tops out at $100. Late fees and interest? Dead. Homeowners got a power shot with new rights to dispute violations and block punishments if they fix the problem. This isn’t a …

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US lawmakers urge the SEC to delist Alibaba, $BABA, and other Chinese companies trading in the US

(Reuters) – Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group, that they say have military links that put U.S. national security at risk, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee …

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It’s escalating: Ryanair picks China jet over Boeing triggering backlash from angry US lawmakers… Japan negotiators firmly opposed US proposal. Trump ends de minimis exemption for China shipments.

BREAKING: 🇪🇺🇨🇳 EU airlines saying they’re going to start buying Chinese COMAC planes instead of American Boeings in response to the tariffs- RCE This was announced by the Irish Ryanair. Reuters reports that US lawmakers immediately began threatening the company. pic.twitter.com/vlRz4C4ttT — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) May 2, 2025 🔴 Japan negotiators firmly opposed US proposal – …

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Far-Left Maryland Lawmakers Pass Reparations Bill While Financial Crisis Looms

Far-left Maryland lawmakers, sitting high in their Annapolis castle, are completely detached from reality. They masquerade as public servants but are merely progressive activists who cannot govern properly. Instead of addressing the state’s incoming financial crisis and worsening power crisis, these woke lawmakers have focused on condoms for kids and other disastrous left-wing policies. It’s …

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Republican lawmakers warn U.S. military bases lack absentee ballots, leaving troops without voting options.

Republican Lawmakers Sound Alarm as U.S. Military Bases Report Depleted Stock of Write-In Absentee Ballots — Troops Overseas Left Without Voting Options Due to Delayed Mail-In Ballots (Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy In a call to action, Republican Representatives Brian Mast (FL-R), Bill Huizenga (MI-R), and Michael Waltz (FL-R) …

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ABOUT TIME: Dozens of Senate and House lawmakers unleash on Biden-Harris admin’s child migrant ‘cover-up’.

FIRST ON FOX: Dozens of Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate are slamming the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who have come into the U.S. since 2021 – alleging a “cover-up” of information and how policies have led to potential exploitation. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, led lawmakers …

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1200 suspected terrorists living in Canada …were denied entry into the USA over the last 4 years… U.S. lawmakers plan for possible “mass casualty” event

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data, over 1,200 individuals on the terrorist watchlist were stopped at the U.S.-Canada border from 2020 to 20241. This represents a significant increase in encounters compared to previous years. 1200 suspected terrorists living in Canada …were denied entry into the USA over the last 4 years …but …

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Child Prostitution Bill Amended Again by California Lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A bill that was originally introduced to make soliciting a child for sex a felony underwent additional changes in the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee July 2. At issue is Senate Bill 1414, authored by Republican Sen. Shannon Grove, which “aims to increase penalties for those who purchase children for sex,” her office said in …

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Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for people convicted of sex crimes against young children under legislation approved Monday, and if Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signs it into law, the state apparently would be the first with such a punishment. The GOP-controlled Legislature passed the bill giving judges the option …

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Gov. Gavin Newsom faces reckoning with $73B budget deficit lawmakers say he helped create

Democratic lawmakers came to an agreement Friday to reduce the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit by $17.3 billion through a combination of spending cuts, delays and deferrals, a deal reached behind closed doors Republican lawmakers quickly labeled as “gimmicky.” “This most recent deal that he’s touting is all reliant on budget gimmicks, cause shifts and deferrals, which, …

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Wyoming lawmakers push for electric-car ban and to limit sales by 2035

A group of Republican Wyoming lawmakers want to phase out the sale of electric vehicles in the Cowboy State by 2035, saying the move will help safeguard oil and gas industries. The bill, introduced into the state legislature on Friday, claims electric vehicles will hinder Wyoming’s ability to trade with other states. “Wyoming’s vast stretches of highway, coupled with a lack of electric …

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US lawmakers block critical funding for Haiti multinational mission

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers are refusing to release millions of dollars in funding that Washington views as critical to help tackle spiralling violence in Haiti, in another potential stumbling block for the international force. Representatives Michael McCaul, the Republican chairman of the House of Representatives’ foreign affairs committee, and Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on …

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EU lawmakers endorse world’s first AI rules, regulating generative AI, biometric surveillance.

STRASBOURG (Reuters) -Europe moved closer to adopting the world’s first artificial intelligence rules on Wednesday as EU lawmakers endorsed a provisional agreement for a technology whose use is rapidly growing across a wide swathe of industries and in everyday life. The legislation called the AI Act will regulate foundation models or generative AI such as …

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‘It’s about to blow up’: GOP lawmakers report rumored government shutdown

A full-blown government shutdown may be coming, if reported rumors circulating among top Republican lawmakers are true. In the power centers amongst the House of Representatives, there is chatter about a temporary stoppage of funding that could throw a wrench in the federal budget, according to a new Axios report. “People are predicting a shutdown,” …

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U.S. Lawmakers Seek Investigation Against China’s WuXi AppTec

Shares of the WuXi family of biotech and research companies extended losses amid fresh concerns of U.S. lawmakers pushing for government restrictions on the Chinese companies. WuXi AppTec was recently 15% lower at 40.00 Hong Kong dollars (US$5.12) on Wednesday as trading resumed in Hong Kong after the Lunar New Year holiday. Sister company WuXi …

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Breaking: Republican Lawmakers Propose Legislation Granting National Guard Authority for Lethal Force Against ‘Armed Invaders’ at Southern Border…

BREAKING: A group of Republican lawmakers introduced legislation that would give the National Guard the power to use lethal force against “armed invaders” crossing the southern border into the U.S. These congress are useless what the point passing useless legislation when there is already constitution for state to protect border against invasion pic.twitter.com/3Nlavu7Fn5 — Scott_M …

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GOP Rep. Cammack: Mayorkas Told Lawmakers They Won’t Like ‘Who Comes Next’ if He’s Impeached

Fox News' @HARRISFAULKNER visibly STUNNED after @Kat_Cammack drops BOMBSHELL allegation that Sec. Mayorkas told Congressional members behind closed doors that if they impeach him they won't "like who comes next." Read: https://t.co/HbJikMTQLZ pic.twitter.com/y6gaSwUzCa — Brianna Lyman (@briannalyman2) January 8, 2024 But probably the most sinister of all the Mayorkas confessions allegedly happened at a closed-door …

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