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Anna Paulina Luna discussed changes to proxy voting with Speaker Johnson after Trump endorsement
The Floridian on Thursday said she and the speaker talked after President Donald Trump said he liked the idea of new mothers voting by proxy. However, Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he would let the decision rest with Johnson.
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Senate advances groundwork for passing Trump's tax agenda
The resolution includes framework instructions for how both chambers can eventually pass a bill through budget reconciliation, which would bypass a filibuster.
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House Democrat vows to work with Trump on tariff plan
Golden highlighted that he proposed a 10% blanket tariff earlier this year, but was pleased that Trump's baseline for his own tariffs was the same.
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Rep Luna departs Freedom Caucus over members' opposition to her effort to let new parents proxy vote
The petition calls for any new mother or father to give their voting privilege for their first 12 weeks to a member on Capitol Hill who can vote for them.
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Cory Booker gives hours-long speech on Senate floor in protest of Trump administration
The speech comes as the Democratic Party struggles to find a unified leader, after Republicans defeated the party in November. Republicans won back the White House, flipped the Senate and retained control of the House.
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Chuck Grassley unveils legislation to clarify scope of judicial reach
The bill, titled the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025, would allow restraining orders to be immediately appealed and limit court orders to only impact people in the case.
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Over a dozen Democratic lawmakers join rally in support of transgender rights on National Mall
Democratic California Rep. Sara Jacobs reintroduced her legislation on Monday to formally recognize March 31 as "Trans Day of Visibility."
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House lawmaker moves to oust judge in deportation case with move that skips impeachment
Rep. Andy Biggs invoked the “good behavior” clause of the Constitution to argue Congress has the authority to remove judges short of impeachment.
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You Vote: Do you think that new moms who are members of Congress should be able to vote by proxy?
Speaker Johnson opposes the proxy process on the argument that it's unconstitutional.
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Elon Musk announces DOGE will investigate lawmakers who are 'strangely wealthy'
Regular senators and House lawmakers currently earn $174,000 annually, while Senate leaders earning $193,400 per year, according to the chamber's website.
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House makes another attempt to move bill on requiring citizenship ID to vote in federal elections
The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections.
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House Speaker Johnson to block bipartisan petition led by GOP Rep Luna to let new moms proxy vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is against voting by proxy due to it not being constitutional.
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House members, amid busy legislative agenda, set sights on overhaul of chamber's biggest cafeterias
House members and staff are reportedly evaluating potential new vendors for the U.S. House.