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LIVE: Defense presents its case in Aiden Fucci sentencing hearing

The second day of the Aiden Fucci's sentencing hearing Wednesday began with victim impact statements, including from Tristyn Bailey’s best friend and six members of her family: three of her four siblings, her parents and one of her grandmothers.

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Massie blasts Biden's latest gun control order: 'Science fiction' reforms that have failed

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., reacted to President Biden's gun control advocacy for background checks with the announcing of his executive order on "The Ingraham Angle."

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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly calls for censorship of social media companies to prevent bank run: report

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ, called for social media to be censored during a meeting regarding the bailout of the Silicon Valley Bank, to prevent a bank run.

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Treasury rejects complaint that it 'excluded' Senate GOP from Silicon Valley Bank briefing

A Treasury official said that invitations to Sunday's briefing were sent to Republican leaders in the House and Senate, but some GOP lawmakers say they were excluded.

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Daylight Saving Time: There oughta be a law

A bipartisan coalition of Republicans and Democrats hope to override the Uniform Time Act in 1966 and permanently stay on Daylight Saving Time and never revert to Standard Time.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Votes Against Mourning Victims Of Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

The extremist joined Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie as the only two House lawmakers who wouldn't praise humanitarian efforts amid the disaster.

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House votes to kill CDC’s vax requirement for foreign travelers entering the US

The House voted Wednesday to kill the CDC's rule that currently requires foreign travelers entering the U.S. to be vaccinated for COVID, a rule the GOP says is outdated.

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Conservatives worry GOP will go soft on Big Tech after Jim Jordan’s surprise committee decision

Jim Jordan's appointment of Thomas Massie to lead the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee over Ken Buck is leading to worries about reining in Big Tech.

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The Freedom Caucus is a small part of the House GOP, but will be its face

The Freedom Caucus is a small portion of the House GOP. But thanks to newly announced committee assignments and spots on key panels, it will be the face of the party.

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House commends Iranian protesters in bipartisan vote

The U.S. House is showing its support for protesters in Iran.

Rep. Massie sports homemade national debt clock badge amid debt ceiling fight

Rep. Thomas Massie was seen sporting a running national debt clock badge on Wednesday amid a fight over raising the debt ceiling and a national debt of more than $30 trillion.

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House Tees Up Final Vote For $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

The $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to Ukraine heads to President Biden.

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28 Republicans Who Call Gay People 'Groomers' Just Voted Against a Bill Addressing Child Sex Abuse

For the past year, we’ve been subjected to an endless, escalating right-wing fearmongering campaign presenting LGBTQ adults as innate child sexual predators, or “groomers,” and any children in their vicinity as victims. People are literally throwing molotov cocktails into establishments that host drag events, under the guise of protecting children. The now-feuding Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) have been the most front-facing proponents of this rhetoric (even t

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The 18 House Republicans who voted against a resolution to support Finland, Sweden joining NATO

More than a dozen House Republicans voted against a resolution on Monday that expressed support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO. The House passed the measure, which had bipartisan sponsorship, in a 394-18 vote, with all the opposition coming from the Republican Party. Two Democrats and 17 Republicans did not vote. Eighteen House Republicans objected…

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House passes gun control bill after Buffalo, Uvalde attacks

The House has passed a wide-ranging gun control bill in response to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.

Guns are all over GOP ads and social media, prompting some criticism

The images have in recent years become more prevalent, and intentionally provocative, in Republican advertising, holidays greetings and other forms of communication with the public

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Tight Pennsylvania GOP Senate race; Mastriano wins gov nod

Donald Trump’s choice for Pennsylvania governor has won his primary, and his Senate pick is locked in an exceedingly close contest as the former president works to expand his hold on the Republican Party.

Controversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn

Madison Cawthorn's unexpected victory in 2020 made him the youngest member of the House and a rising Republican star — until the scandals started piling up.

GOP congressman dubbed 'Grandstander' by Trump wins primary

A Republican congressman whom Donald Trump once called a “third rate Grandstander” and a “disaster” for Kentucky coasted to victory Tuesday in his primary election. Rep. Thomas Massie had angered Trump by opposing a massive COVID-19 relief package in 2020 when he was in the White House.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie have voted against almost every single bill passed by the House to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The House has passed 19 bipartisan bills to aid Ukraine and counter Russia since the war began. Greene voted for just one, and Massie voted for none.

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The list of anti-Ukraine Republican lawmakers is quickly growing

In early March, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was one of three lawmakers to oppose the first piece of pro-Ukraine legislation. With each proposal, a few more Republicans would sign up. On Monday, 57 Republicans opposed President Biden’s request for $40 billion in weapons and humanitarian aid.

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House subpoenas its own, sets new norm after Jan. 6 attack

The Jan. 6 committee’s remarkable decision to subpoena GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other sitting members of Congress over the insurrection at the Capitol is as unprecedented as the deadly riot itself.

House subpoenas its own, grave new norm after Jan. 6 attack

The Jan. 6 committee’s remarkable decision to subpoena GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other sitting members of Congress over the insurrection at the Capitol is as unprecedented as the deadly riot itself.

Here are the six Republicans who voted against investigating Russia for war crimes

The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would direct President Biden to prepare a report on the government’s efforts to collect and examine evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The bipartisan legislation passed the lower chamber in a 418-7 vote, with all those in opposition belonging…

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Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first

The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

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Here are the 8 House Republicans who voted against suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus

The bill passed 424-8 and allows President Biden to increase tariffs on products coming from the two countries amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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3 House Republicans voted against a bipartisan resolution to stand 'steadfastly' with the Ukrainian people

GOP Reps. Paul Gosar, Thomas Massie, and Matt Rosendale voted against a resolution supporting the Ukrainian people and Ukraine's sovereignty.

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US House 'staunchly, proudly' passes resolution for Ukraine

The House has overwhelmingly approved a resolution that, in its own words, “steadfastly, staunchly, proudly and fervently” supports Ukraine.

Rep. Thomas Massie Mocked For Truly Dumb Tweet About 'Medicare For All'

"You probably won't read something this stupid for the rest of the day," one Twitter user warned.

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Lauren Boebert’s Gun Photo Is Doing Exactly What She Intended

The Colorado representative is using her family Christmas portrait to evoke liberal hysteria.

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Ocasio-Cortez Absolutely Wrecks Boebert Over Gun-Themed Christmas Pic

“Tell me again where Christ said ‘use the commemoration of my birth to flex violent weapons for personal political gain’?” the representative asked.

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Lauren Boebert posted her own Christmas photo brandishing assault rifles with her kids after a GOP rep was criticized for his

Boebert posted her photo in support of Rep. Thomas Massie, who sparked a backlash with his own gun-toting photo days after a high-school shooting.

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Lauren Boebert Boasts About 'No Spare Ammo' In Gun-Toting Christmas Photo With Kids

The conspiracy theory-endorsing Colorado Republican followed Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's lead with a not-so-festive family picture.

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Congressman shares photo celebrating guns at Christmas, days after a school shooting

"Santa, please bring ammo," Rep. Thomas Massie wrote as he posted the image of him and his family posing with guns in front of a Christmas tree.

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"Santa, please bring ammo": Kentucky congressman tweets Christmas photo with family brandishing guns

Representative Thomas Massie is facing criticism for sharing the post in the wake of a school shooting​ in Michigan.

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House lawmaker suing Pelosi over mask rule says he has COVID

One of the three congressional Republicans suing Speaker Nancy Pelosi over fines for not wearing masks during a U.S. House vote has contracted a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

Republicans challenge Pelosi after Capitol Police are ordered to arrest those not complying with mask mandate

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, said Thursday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi might as well come to his office and arrest his entire staff for not wearing masks.

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Military Readiness Depends on Getting Soldiers Vaccinated

Service members need to be protected against the coronavirus. This isn’t a close call.

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3 GOP House members lose appeals over $500 mask fines

Three Republican U.S. House members have lost appeals challenging fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor earlier this year.

Kentucky Rep. Massie: Soldiers will quit if COVID vaccine required. Big debate ensues

Congressman Thomas Massie fired up Twitter again over the Fourth of July weekend.

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KY congressional contest is a race to the right, complete with a gun giveaway

One Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District is using a gun giveaway to tout her Second Amendment credentials.

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Kentucky congressman compares Biden to King George over 2nd Amendment remarks

Biden said citizens wanting to take on the U.S. government would need fighter jets and nuclear weapons.

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The Republicans who voted against the Juneteenth holiday think it will 'create confusion' alongside July 4

The Republicans who voted against the Juneteenth holiday think it will 'create confusion' alongside July 4

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The self-defeating opposition to Juneteenth

The self-defeating opposition to Juneteenth

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14 House Republicans Voted Against Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday

Many Republican lawmakers cited concerns over the actual name of the holiday and whether it conflates with the July 4th federal holiday.

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Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

President Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.

Who are the 14 House Republicans who voted against Juneteenth? And why did they vote no?

The House vote on Juneteenth passed by 415-14 for a new federal holiday, but 14 GOP members of Congress voted no. Who are they? Why did they vote no?

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What’s the unifying force behind the House’s far-right ‘nay’ caucus?

It's safe to assume that it revolves somewhat around Donald Trump.

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21 Republican lawmakers vote against honoring law enforcement for their work during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A few Republican lawmakers took issue with calling the storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters an "insurrection."

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Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber

House Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor.

GOP congressmen sign letter warning of 'hyper-politicization' of Capitol riot prosecutions

Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Chip Roy outlined their concerns in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

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Group of House GOP lawmakers remove masks in Chamber on Tuesday

A group of House GOP lawmakers refused to wear face masks on the floor during votes Tuesday in defiance of leadership's rules on COVID-19 protocols.

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Group of House GOP lawmakers remove masks in Chamber on Tuesday

A group of House GOP lawmakers refused to wear face masks on the floor during votes Tuesday in defiance of leadership's rules on COVID-19 protocols.

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Cancun: COVID-19 cases are up and tighter restrictions are in place. Here's what you need to know

The Mexican vacation mecca of Cancun is located in a region experiencing its worst COVID-19 spike yet. Here's what you need to know if you plan to go.

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Gaetz, Greene flaunt new paths to power, testing GOP leaders

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans with a test of how to handle a new breed of Trump-era, social media-savvy firebrands.

Gaetz, Greene flaunt new paths to power, testing GOP leaders

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans with a test of how to handle a new breed of Trump-era, social media-savvy firebrands.

Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2021, file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. One problem in resuming fully in-person operations at the Capitol is the lack of vaccinations for thousands of staff to the 435 House members. Give me a break.”It’s clear that Democrats are more emotionally spent than House Republicans, who bolstered their ranks in the last election despite Trump's loss. In February, the House voted to remove Greene from her committee assignments because of her lengthy history of outrageous social media posts and other actions. AdWhile security fencing is set to be removed from the Capitol, metal detectors remain stationed outside the House chamber after some Republican lawmakers pledged to bring their firearms onto the House floor.

Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories. Though Trump left the White House two week ago, his devoted followers are numerous among the party’s voters, and he and Greene are allies. Even social media stars like Greene could find it harder to define themselves without the spotlights that committees provide. Thune said House Republicans needed to issue a “really strong” rebuke of Greene’s conspiratorial formulations. The House resolution punishing Greene was barely over a page.

Gun-toting congresswoman-elect may carry Glock at Capitol

The agency's officials did not answer directly when Democrats on the House Committee on Administration asked in 2018 how many lawmakers carry firearms in the Capitol. Aides can carry lawmakers’ weapons for them on the Capitol complex, he wrote. He said members and their staffs carry firearms around the Capitol “all the time,” though he mentioned no names. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, justified letting lawmakers carry weapons. Its officers routinely arrest people caught trying to carry weapons at the Capitol.

Conservatives lash out at Liz Cheney over Trump criticism

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio noted Cheney's criticism of Trump on defense and foreign policy and accused her of not supporting the president on his coronavirus response. Leading the criticism was Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who recounted the confrontation on his podcast, Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz, shortly after it happened. He also tweeted about Cheney, who is the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and said she should step down from her post as head of the GOP conference. Liz Cheney has worked behind the scenes (and now in public) against @realDonaldTrump and his agenda, Gaetz tweeted. House Republicans deserve better as our Conference Chair.

5 Things to Know for Today

Poll worker Dolores Louallen directs Fayette County voters where to drop off their absentee ballots at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. ONE LIFE IS NOT WORTH MORE THAN ANOTHER The spread of coronavirus is prompting soaring demand for oxygen. But in much of the world, medical oxygen is expensive and hard to get a basic marker of inequality. BASEBALL WILL LOOK DIFFERENT UPON RETURN The season is now going to be a 60-game sprint to the finish, held in ballparks without fans and feature some unusual rules.

2 Republicans opposed by Trump win in N. Carolina, Kentucky

(Patrick Sebastian/Cawthorn Campaign via AP)LOUISVILLE, Ky. Voters rebuffed President Donald Trump and nominated two Republicans he opposed to House seats from North Carolina and Kentucky on Tuesday. Kentucky usually has 2% of its returns come from mail ballots. This year officials expect that figure to exceed 50%, and over 400,000 mail ballots were returned by Sunday. New York officials expect the vast majority of votes to be mail ballots this year, compared to their typical 5% share. Counties have until eight days after Election Day to count and release the results of mail ballots, with 1.7 million requested by voters.

House takes up $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill, as Trump blasts holdout congressman

The House scheduled three hours of debate, headed toward a possible vote around noon EDT (1600 GMT). As the House debated, Trump lashed out at Massie on Twitter, calling him a third rate Grandstander.He just wants the publicity. .... throw Massie out of Republican Party!To minimize the threat of infection due to the coronavirus, the Capitol has laid out special procedures. Older people have proven especially vulnerable to the disease, and the average age of House members was 58 years old at the beginning of 2019, well above the average age of 38 for the U.S. population as whole. The $2.2 trillion measure includes $500 billion to help hard-hit industries and $290 billion for payments of up to $3,000 to millions of families.

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House takes up $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill, as Trump blasts holdout congressman

The House scheduled three hours of debate, headed toward a possible vote around noon EDT (1600 GMT). As the House debated, Trump lashed out at Massie on Twitter, calling him a third rate Grandstander.He just wants the publicity. .... throw Massie out of Republican Party!To minimize the threat of infection due to the coronavirus, the Capitol has laid out special procedures. The $2.2 trillion measure includes $5 00 billion to help hard-hit industries and $290 billion for payments of up to $3,000 to millions of families. Pelosi said House leaders were planning to fast-track the rescue plan by passing it via a voice vote on Friday.

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GOP Rep. Massie pledges to delay vote on massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill

House members are scrambling back to the Capitol on Friday morning as one member's opposition to a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package is set to delay its passage. Shortly before the GOP representative's expected request, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's office encouraged lawmakers present to come to the House chamber and remain seated when Massie asks for a recorded vote. House members shared photos as they hopped on near-empty morning flights. "Heading to Washington to vote on pandemic legislation," Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., wrote in a tweet Friday morning. The chamber will try to pass the bill by voice vote and see if a representative forces a recorded vote.

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