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    The US House of Representatives has passed a bill providing roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement, according to ABC News. The measure would fund border security and enforcement operations, advancing one of the most contentious areas of American policy. Debate over immigration spending remains highly polarised, with supporters backing tougher enforcement and critics warning of costs and consequences for migrants.

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    France publishes first results of Senate elections●Senate elections: the first results are online𝕏xFRWorldElections752 d ago

    The first results from France's Senate elections have been published online, according to an announcement from the Senate itself. The indirect elections, held by an electoral college of local representatives, determine the upper house's composition. Early results are being closely watched for what they indicate about the balance of power in the chamber.

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    Michigan's Tenth District race could decide House controlβ–ΌMichigan's Tenth Congressional race could determine which party controls Congressβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    The congressional race in Michigan's Tenth District is drawing national attention because it could determine which party wins control of the US House of Representatives. With the chamber's majority expected to hinge on a handful of competitive seats, outcomes in districts like this one are being watched closely by both parties and political observers.

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    Top forecaster says Democrats flipping the House is a 'done deal'β–ΌWho Will Win Midterms? Top Election Forecaster Says Democrats Flipping The House Is A β€˜Done Dealβ€™βœ‰newsWorldElections1 d ago

    A leading election forecaster says Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming US midterms is a 'done deal'. The prediction is drawing attention as analysts and voters weigh whether Democrats can overcome historical patterns that typically hurt the party holding the White House in midterms, with control of Congress at stake.

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    The US Senate has passed a bill concerning college athletics and name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments for student-athletes. The legislation would set federal rules for how college athletes can earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals, an area currently governed by a patchwork of state laws and NCAA policies. Further action by the House of Representatives and the President would be required for it to become law.

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    Markets Eye divided government as Democrats favored for Houseβ–ΌHistory Says Divided Government Good For Stock Market, With 1 Exception. Prediction Markets Now Say There's A 92% Chance Of Dems Taking The Houseβœ‰newsBusinessMarkets1 d ago

    Historical data suggests divided government has generally been good for stock markets, with one notable exception. Prediction markets now put the odds of Democrats winning control of the House of Representatives at 92%. Investors are weighing what a split Congress could mean for equities, gridlock on legislation, and market volatility heading into the midterm results.

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    Senate passes 'Protect College Sports Act' with sweeping bipartisan voteβ–ΌSenate passes β€˜Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan voteβœ‰newsSportSports20 h ago

    The United States Senate has passed the 'Protect College Sports Act' with a broad bipartisan majority. The vote represents rare cross-party agreement on college sports legislation, though details of the bill's provisions and its path in the House of Representatives have not yet been reported. Supporters on both sides of the aisle backed the measure as it cleared the chamber.

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    College Sports Reform Bill Faces Uncertain House Pathβ–ΌCollegiate sports reform bill is expected to pass in Senate, but House is unclearβœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    A bill to reform collegiate sports is expected to clear the US Senate, but its chances in the House of Representatives remain uncertain. The legislation would mark a significant change to how college athletics are governed, though details of its provisions and the reasons for the House's unclear outlook have not been specified. Lawmakers and college sports stakeholders are watching closely as the bill advances.

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    A bill aimed at reforming college sports has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation addresses long-running concerns over athlete compensation, governance and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. If approved by the House, it would mark a significant federal intervention in how college sports are run, a topic that has drawn growing attention amid the rise of name, image and likeness deals.

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    Protect College Sports Act clears Senate, faces House uncertaintyβ–ΌProtect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in Houseβœ‰newsSportSports18 h ago

    The Protect College Sports Act has passed the Senate, a first-of-its-kind legislative step concerning college sports. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where its prospects remain uncertain. Supporters are calling the Senate passage a historic milestone for college athletics, while observers caution that the legislation's fate in the lower chamber is far from assured.

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    Trump Criticizes Rep. Salazar Over Miami Immigration Ad Disputeβ–ΌTrump turns on Rep. Salazar following report Miami Republicans rejected immigration advertisementβœ‰newsWorldImmigration3 d ago

    President Trump has publicly turned on Representative Maria Elvira Salazar after reports that Miami Republicans rejected an immigration advertisement. The episode highlights tensions within the GOP over immigration messaging, with Trump distancing himself from a fellow Republican whose South Florida district includes significant Latino voter communities. The fallout is drawing attention to divisions in the party's approach to immigration outreach.

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    US House Passes BRACE Act on Battery Recyclingβ–ΌBattery Recycling for America's Competitive Economy Act: U.S. House of Representatives Passes BRACE Act (H.R. 9615)βœ‰newsBusinessEconomy1 d ago

    The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Battery Recycling for America's Competitive Economy Act, known as the BRACE Act (H.R. 9615). The legislation aims to strengthen domestic battery recycling as part of a broader push for supply chain competitiveness and clean energy materials. Analysts note it could shape the battery and critical minerals industry, with attention now turning to the Senate.

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    The US Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act, sending the bill to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation concerns college athletics, though the full details of what the bill would do have not been made clear. Attention now turns to whether the House will take up and pass the measure.

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    Senate Passes Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act●Senate passes Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, sending bill to rein in collegiate 'chaos' to Houseβœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    The US Senate has passed Senator Maria Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, a bill aimed at curbing what lawmakers describe as 'chaos' in college athletics. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bill reflects growing bipartisan concern over instability in collegiate sports governance, particularly around player compensation and conference realignment.

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    Thompson Accuses Trump Administration of Weakening Terrorism Preparedness●Ranking Member Thompson: Trump Administration Continues to Undermine America’s Preparedness Against Terrorismβœ‰newsWarTerrorism3 d ago

    Representative Bennie Thompson, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, says the Trump administration is continuing to undermine America's preparedness against terrorism. In a statement, Thompson criticized the administration's handling of national security readiness, arguing that policy decisions are leaving the country more vulnerable to terrorist threats. The remarks come from the top Democrat on the committee charged with overseeing homeland defense, making them part of an ongoing partisan dispute over security priorities.

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    Landmark college sports reform bill clears Senate●Landmark college sports reform bill passes Senate, heads for Houseβœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    A landmark bill to reform college sports has passed the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The measure, if enacted, would mark one of the most significant changes to how college athletics are governed in the United States. No further details about the bill's contents or lawmakers' reactions were available.

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    Democrats Draw a Line on Palestine Ahead of Possible House Flipβ–ΌDemocrats Draw a Line on Palestine: What a House Flip Could Mean for Human Rights Accountabilityβœ‰newsWorldHuman Rights2 d ago

    Democratic lawmakers are signalling a firmer stance on Palestine, framing a potential flip of the US House of Representatives as an opening for greater human rights accountability in US policy toward Israel and the Palestinians. The discussion centres on whether a new House majority could change committee oversight, conditions on military aid, and congressional scrutiny of the occupation and Gaza.

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    New Jersey candidates Kean Jr. and Bennett clash over Iran and tariffsβ–ΌNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffsβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    New Jersey Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett faced off in a contentious debate, sparring over US military action against Iran and the Trump administration's tariff policies. Kean defended his party's positions while Bennett pressed him on the costs of war and trade. Multiple national outlets, including the Associated Press and ABC News, covered the exchange.

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    Senate Passes College Sports Bill to House With Uncertain Futureβ–ΌSenate laterals college sports bill to House, but forward progress uncertainβœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    The Senate has sent a college sports bill to the House of Representatives, using a procedural move compared to a lateral in football. While the legislation has cleared one chamber, its prospects in the House remain uncertain, leaving the future of the proposed college sports reforms in doubt as lawmakers weigh next steps.

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    Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act; House Prospects Uncertainβ–ΌAfter Senate passes Protect College Sports Act, does it have a chance in the House?βœ‰newsSportSports20 h ago

    The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act, legislation aimed at regulating college athletics, and attention now turns to whether the bill can clear the House of Representatives. The measure's path forward remains uncertain, with observers questioning whether House leadership will bring it to a vote and whether it can attract enough support to become law.

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    Michigan House lawmakers weigh bills ahead of general electionβ–ΌHouse lawmakers consider several items during wind down to general electionβœ‰newsWorldElections2 d ago

    Members of the Michigan House of Representatives are working through several legislative items as the session winds down ahead of the general election. With campaigning set to intensify, lawmakers are considering pending bills while their time in session narrows, and attention is turning to what can pass before the election season takes over.

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    GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he is leaving Congress●GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales says he's stepping down from Congressβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics43 min ago

    Republican Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will step down from Congress. The announcement, reported by ABC News, makes the moderate congressman one of the latest Republican incumbents to depart Capitol Hill. Details on his reasons and the timing of his resignation have not yet been laid out, and reactions are beginning to come in from colleagues and political observers.

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    Salazar introduces Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act●Representative Maria Elvira Salazar introduces H.R. 10505: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026βœ‰newsEnvironmentOceans3 d ago

    Representative Maria Elvira Salazar has introduced H.R. 10505, the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026, in the US House of Representatives. The bill would reauthorize existing US conservation programs that protect tropical forests and coral reefs. The measure has been filed ahead of current authorizations, with details of funding levels and duration not yet widely reported.

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    Kathy Castor Lays Out Candidates' Climate and Energy Stancesβ–ΌKathy Castor on Climate & Energy: Where the Candidates Standβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate1 d ago

    US Representative Kathy Castor of Florida is spotlighting where candidates stand on climate and energy policy, in remarks distributed by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Castor, a longtime climate advocate and former chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, is highlighting differences between candidates as voters weigh clean energy and emissions policy heading into the election.

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    Tom Kean Jr. defends handling of medical absence in House debate●Tom Kean Jr. defends his handling of medical absence in key House debateβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics1 d ago

    Representative Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey faced questions over a medical absence during a key House debate and defended how he handled it. The exchange has drawn attention as Republicans hold a narrow House majority, making each member's attendance and voting record consequential for close legislative fights.

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    Ted Cruz's college sports bill clears Senate, House fate uncertainβ–ΌTed Cruz's college sports bill passes Senate but House remains unclearβœ‰newsSportSports1 d ago

    A college sports bill sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz has passed the Senate, but its prospects in the House of Representatives remain uncertain. The legislation, focused on college athletics, now awaits action in the lower chamber, where support is not yet assured. Observers are watching whether House leaders will bring the measure to a vote.

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    New Jersey's House race for the 2026 US midterm elections is drawing attention in election coverage. Early focus is on which parties and candidates will contest the state's congressional seats, with New Jersey seen as a potential battleground in the battle for control of the House of Representatives.

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    House Speaker Mike Johnson has commented on legislative plans for the House of Representatives. Beyond the headline, no details of what he said or which measures are planned are available. The remarks are drawing attention amid ongoing interest in the House's agenda and the narrow margins Johnson must manage to pass legislation.

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    Isle of Man: New Members of the House of Keysβ–ΌIsle of Man: Who are the new Members of the House of Keys?βœ‰newsWorldPolitics2 d ago

    The Isle of Man has new Members of the House of Keys, the island's elected legislative assembly. Attention is focused on the composition of the new intake and what it could mean for the island's government and policy direction in the coming term.

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    Attention Turns to New Mexico's 2026 Second Congressional District Raceβ–ΌNew Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 2βœ‰newsWorldElections41 min ago

    New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District race is drawing early attention ahead of the 2026 US House of Representatives elections. The swing district in southern New Mexico has historically been competitive, and coverage of the upcoming contest is building as candidates and voters look toward the midterm cycle.

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    Candidates vying for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives faced the public on the state's core issues, laying out their positions on taxes, education funding, and economic development. The forum-style discussion comes as residents weigh how the contenders would handle budgets, schools, and job growth heading into the election.

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    Top House Democrat questions whether Chinese AI firms will slow down●Will Chinese AI companies slow down? A top House Democrat wants answers https://www.theverge.com/policy/1001767/khanna-aMmastodonTechnology422 h ago

    Representative Ro Khanna, a leading House Democrat, is pressing for answers on whether Chinese AI companies are slowing their development, amid US policy debates over AI safety and possible cooperation with China on a treaty. The story, reported by The Verge, highlights growing congressional attention to AI safety and competition with China.

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    Protect College Sports Act advances to Houseβ–ΌProtect College Sports Act moves to the Houseβœ‰newsSportSports3 h ago

    The Protect College Sports Act has moved to the House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation, which concerns college sports, now faces debate in the chamber after advancing from its earlier stage. Supporters and critics are expected to weigh in as lawmakers take up the bill, with attention on how it could affect universities and student athletes nationwide.

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    Utah House candidates McAdams and Owen face voters in debateβ–ΌWATCH LIVE: Utah voters hear from House candidates McAdams, Owen in midterm debateβœ‰newsWorldPolitics44 min ago

    Incumbent Democratic Representative Ben McAdams and Republican challenger Burgess Owen met Utah voters in a televised debate ahead of the midterm elections. The event, broadcast live by PBS, gave constituents a chance to question the candidates directly on the issues at stake in Utah's 4th congressional district, one of the more closely watched House races of the cycle.

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    Gronli and Jackley lay out priorities in South Dakota congressional raceβ–ΌInside the Race: Gronli, Jackley share top priorities for Congressβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics4 h ago

    South Dakota congressional candidates Gronli and Jackley have each outlined their top priorities ahead of the election for the state's seat in the US House of Representatives. In interviews with Dakota News Now, both contenders detailed where they stand on key issues as they compete for voters across the state.

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    Representative Moran Introduces Entertainment Revitalization Actβ–ΌRepresentative Nathaniel Moran introduces H.R. 10582: Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Actβœ‰newsCultureEntertainment9 h ago

    Representative Nathaniel Moran has introduced H.R. 10582, the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, in the US House of Representatives. The bill aims to support and revitalize the American film, television, and entertainment industries, though details of its provisions have not yet been widely reported. Coverage so far is limited, with the legislative tracker Quiver Quantitative noting the introduction.

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    Nissley and Hamby compete for Pennsylvania's 100th House District seatβ–ΌDave Nissley and Dale Hamby vie for 100th House District seatβœ‰newsWorldPolitics1 d ago

    Dave Nissley and Dale Hamby are running against each other for the 100th House District seat in Pennsylvania, a race covered by Lancaster-area news outlets. The contest will decide who represents the district in the state House of Representatives. Little additional detail about the candidates' platforms or campaign positions has been reported so far.

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    LDF Urges House to Reject Protect College Sports Actβ–ΌLDF Strongly Opposes Passage of the Protect College Sports Act, Urges House to Reject the Billβœ‰newsSportSports10 h ago

    The Legal Defense Fund has announced its strong opposition to the Protect College Sports Act, calling on the House of Representatives to reject the bill. The civil rights organization says the legislation would harm college athletes and urges lawmakers to vote it down as the measure moves through Congress.

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    Protect College Sports Act clears Senate, moves to Houseβ–ΌProtect College Sports Act passes latest Senate vote, heads to U.S. House for approvalβœ‰newsSportSports8 h ago

    The Protect College Sports Act has passed its latest vote in the U.S. Senate and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for approval. The legislation concerns college sports, though details of its provisions and the substance of the Senate debate were not included in the available reporting. Attention now shifts to whether House leadership will schedule a vote and whether the bill can secure enough support to advance toward becoming law.

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    The 10 most vulnerable House members a month before Election Day●The 10 most vulnerable House members just over a month before Election Dayβœ‰newsWorldElections41 min ago

    Roll Call has published a list of the 10 most vulnerable members of the US House of Representatives with just over a month to go before Election Day. The ranking highlights incumbents facing the toughest re-election battles, offering a snapshot of which districts could determine control of the House. Readers are weighing which lawmakers are truly at risk and what the list suggests about the overall electoral map.