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Republicans to spend $3 million on ads in Biden's birth state: 'Putting our money where our mouth is'

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced a commitment to spend $3 million on advertising in two critical Pennsylvania House races that could help decide who controls the chamber.

‘Squad’ Rep. Summer Lee’s stunning response to question about 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder

“I don’t know who she is. I live in Pittsburgh,” the Pennsylvania Democrat said.

Ex-Rep. Mondaire Jones may have lost Working Families Party line to unknown candidate who used to be a Republican

In an embarrassing blow to his comeback bid, it appears ex-Rep. Mondaire Jones lost the primary to run under the Working Families banner -- often a crucial second ballot line...

Paris Hilton recalls being 'force-fed medications, sexually abused by staff' at school while testifying in front of Congress

The "Paris In Love" star and heiress testified at Capitol Hill Wednesday about the abuse children experience in America's welfare systems.

Rep. Lauren Boebert wins Colorado GOP primary in new district 

The 4th District’s congressional seat was formerly held by Republican Ken Buck, who retired from the House of Representatives in March. 

AOC survives Dem primary challenge from former Wall Street banker

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez handily won her Democratic primary over a conservative-backed challenger Tuesday. The far-left "Squad" member racked up enough votes to beat back a challenge from political newcomer Marty...

Seasoned Pennsylvania teacher wants to take his 'Heart of Gold' to Congress: 'The real deal'

Political newcomer Neil Young rallied a tight-knit community of supporters Monday night, making an appeal for change in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Increased nuclear energy production legislation sent to Biden to help lower Americans' energy bills

Legislation from a North Carolina congressman with a goal to lower energy bills for Americans through increased nuclear energy production has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate.

House Freedom Caucus rep dons combat badge despite being ineligible, Army confirms

House Freedom Caucus Rep. Troy Nehls has been seen donning a Combat Infantryman Badge on his lapel, touting his service in Afghanistan.

First congressional Democrat endorses George Latimer over Jamaal Bowman in NY primary battle

New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Monday became the first congressional Democrat to endorse George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman in their bitter New York primary battle.

Florida rep vows to push Congress to vote on whether to arrest AG Garland over Biden's special counsel tapes

A Florida rep vowed Monday to push Congress to vote on whether to arrest US Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to fork over tapes of President Biden's interview with...

Democrats debate whether to attend Netanyahu's congressional address amid Gaza war criticism

Many are torn between their long-standing support for Israel and their anguish about the way Israel has conducted military operations in Gaza.

Socialists are on both offense and defense in attempt take NY primaries

New York's red menace is looking to expand their reach across the five boroughs.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett taunts Marjorie Taylor Greene, again: ‘Hard-pressed to find someone dumber’

“We don’t talk,” Crockett said of her current relationship with Greene. 

Pennsylvania House candidate opens ‘Battle Station’ in competitive district as GOP targets 3 million swing voters

With support from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Pennsylvania House candidate Ryan Mackenzie debuted his campaign’s “Battle Station” office on Thursday evening.

Jamaal Bowman’s Ed.D. dissertation contains 'multiple instances' of apparent plagiarism: report

Earlier this year, Bowman defended disgraced former Harvard University President Claudine Gay, who resigned in January amid a plagiarism scandal of her own.

Anti-AOC group takes war against lefty pol to her home turf with Queens billboard ads

A Texas-based group is dumping $100,000 into the primary race to support former Wall Street investor Marty Dolan in his race against AOC, the Post reported.

The inconvenient truth about Supreme Court 'polarization': Do-nothing Congress to blame

Congress doesn't want the responsibility -- or the accountability -- that comes with being a legislature, so its members let the White House and the courts do their job for...

AOC calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal,’ says he should not address Congress

The representative and other progressive "Squad" Democrats are furious that their leaders agreed to invite Netanyahu to address Congress.

Nail-biter in Virginia’s Fifth District GOP primary too close to call 

McGuire held the slimmest of leads over Good -- about half a percentage point -- nearly four hours after polls closed.