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McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join with GOP critics to topple him
The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. -
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90, sources tell the AP
Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, said earlier this year she would not run for a sixth term in 2024. -
Local Head Start programs face lapse in federal funding during a government shutdown
State officials say they will give affected programs “advanced grant funding” in the case of a shutdown. -
Pressley warns of ‘fiscal cliff’ for constituents amid looming shutdown, student loan repayments
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said the looming government shutdown is a result of Republicans’ failure to unite. -
Family members backed the $500,000 bond that freed Rep. Santos from jail
One of the many mysteries swirling around New York's embattled Republican Rep. George Santos has finally been resolved.A federal court on Long Island… -
NY Rep Santos surrenders on federal fraud charges
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Republican Rep. George Santos surrendered to federal authorities at a courthouse in suburban Long Island on Wednesday facing… -
Elizabeth Warren running for third Senate term
Warren, a prominent voice for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, will run again in 2024. -
Regional News Roundtable: The surprising departure of Rhode Island Rep. Cicilline
Democrat David Cicilline's surprising departure will spark a special election, Cape Cod bridges are in need of repair and New Hampshire is training students for outdoor tourism. -
20 years after the US invaded Iraq, Rep. Seth Moulton reflects on Washington's decisions
"When you fight a war, a lot of people die and they're very young,” he said. -
Senate confirms first Hispanic judge to Massachusetts federal court
Ayer Judge Margaret R. Guzman will join the federal bench.
