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Colorado House, after intense debate, votes to condemn former Rep. Ryan Armagost for photo scandal

Colorado House, after intense debate, votes to condemn former Rep. Ryan Armagost for photo scandal

Lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives, many donning purple, the color used to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault, voted nearly unanimously Tuesday to condemn a former lawmaker for taking and sharing a picture of a Democratic colleague last legislative session without her knowledge or permission. Former Rep. Ryan Armagost, R-Berthoud, who took the photo, resigned abruptly …

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DNC Votes Down “Overwhelming Popular Position” Calling for Arms Ban to Israel

DNC Votes Down “Overwhelming Popular Position” Calling for Arms Ban to Israel

In the latest party turmoil over Israel’s war on Gaza, Democratic National Committee members voted on Tuesday to kill a resolution calling on the U.S. to halt arms sales to Israel. “As we approach 2026, it’s not going to go away.” The resolution had been met with resistance from DNC Chair Ken Martin, despite polls showing overwhelming opposition to Israel’s …

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Congressman’s Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny After Key Votes – The New York Times

Congressman’s Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny After Key Votes  The New York Times Rob Bresnahan’s stock trades fuel doubts about GOP hold on key Pa. swing seat  Inquirer.com Rob Bresnahan’s Stock Trades Fuel Doubts About GOP Hold On Key PA Swing Seat [Philadelphia Inquirer]  Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee The suspect stock trades by politicians revealed including the GOPer who can’t help himself  MSN Source …

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Bank of England committee was so divided there were two votes on interest rates – MarketWatch

Bank of England committee was so divided there were two votes on interest rates  MarketWatch Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4% – live updates  BBC The Government cannot take credit for cuts in interest rates  The Telegraph British Pound rallies after Bank of England rate cut decision reveals divide on policy  CNBC Bank’s base rate gift to borrowers is wrapped in an …

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George Mason board votes to end some DEI efforts, approve raise for president – The Washington Post

George Mason board votes to end some DEI efforts, approve raise for president  The Washington Post George Mason U. president gets raise from the board as the university is investigated by Trump administration  WTOP Despite federal investigations, GMU president will remain in role, receive pay boost  Virginia Mercury George Mason President Holds Job After Attacks on His Diversity Views  The New York Times Opinion …

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D.C. Council to take first votes on Commanders stadium deal – The Washington Post

D.C. Council to take first votes on Commanders stadium deal  The Washington Post DC Council to make pivotal first vote on Commanders stadium deal  NBC4 Washington Breakfast links: Stadium vote happening today  Greater Greater Washington DC Council member says ‘there are enough votes’ to scrap Commanders’ RFK deal  WTOP Opinion | Reject the Commanders stadium deal  The Washington Post Source link

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Senate votes down Israel arms sales ban, despite growing Democrat support – Politico

Senate votes down Israel arms sales ban, despite growing Democrat support  Politico Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block weapon sales for Israel  The Hill Australian minister says Palestinian statehood recognition ‘a matter of when, not if’  The Times of Israel Donald Trump  The Guardian Record number of Democrats join failed bid to block weapons sales to Israel  Al Jazeera Source link

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House subcommittee votes 8-2 to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files

House subcommittee votes 8-2 to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — A House subcommittee on Wednesday voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein after Democrats successfully goaded GOP lawmakers to defy President Donald Trump and Republican leadership to support the action. The vote showed the intensifying push for disclosures in the Epstein investigation even as House Speaker Mike Johnson — …

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