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A second whistleblower raises new questions about Trump’s use of federal law enforcement
Plus: Schumer escalates scrutiny of Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads, House Majority PAC expands its closing argument and two Senate Democrats target food…
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Black voters say Democrats still aren’t talking to them
Plus: Obama to hit the trail for El-Sayed, DCCC deepens its TV investments, and Warren and Hawley press insurers over unpaid claims.
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Jeffries predicts GOP ‘desperation’ in the final 30 days
Plus: Trump builds out his “super intelligence” push, El-Sayed bets on persuasion to overcome the money gap and the jobs slowdown is landing unevenly.
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Of course Congress left town without acting on AI safety
Plus: A housing watchdog faces the chopping block, Shontel Brown targets the vet shortage and McIver welcomes a new daughter.
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September 2026

Senators strike a bipartisan deal to build things faster
Plus: The lame duck is already getting crowded, Cornyn sees a Talarico advantage and CBC digs in on college sports.
 • Michael Jones
Trump’s spending cuts complicate the next funding fight
Plus: The Protect College Sports Act heads to the House, Trump talks AI self-regulation with tech leaders and Baldwin’s ACA push falls short.
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Senate Dems warn House colleagues on college sports bill
Plus: Thune expects the WH’s latest pocket rescission to be litigated, Casar targets ORR contracts and the Tri-Caucus targets RFK Jr.’s rising security…
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Congress turns to rogue AI after OpenAI’s latest failure
Plus: A federal judge orders Texas to air-condition its prisons, Newsom signs new LGBTQ+ protections and Hurricane Nolo’s threat to Hawaii eases.
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Republicans want one more week to tackle affordability
Plus: Senate moves college sports bill towards final passage, Trump prepares to fête Xi and Senate rejects latest Iran war resolution.
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What Congress doesn’t want Trump to give Xi
Plus: A federal judge hears arguments on Trump’s media ban, Senate Banking Dems demand a hearing on prediction markets and House Dems call for Hill…
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Trump rebrands AI as Congress wrestles with its risks
Plus: Trump’s Iran disapproval surges, Warnock and Britt seek Flock camera guardrails and Scott Colom calls for release of the full Nolan Wells…
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Trump’s press ban meets the real world
Plus: Gary Peters announces his post-Senate next chapter, WH unveils ceremonial schedule for President Xi’s state visit and Jared Golden endorses Mike…
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