The last 8 members of Congress to die in office have all been Democrats

Since November 2022, eight sitting members of Congress have died in office due to old age or disease. All of them were ...
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Librarian of Congress was from Florida, and she was fired by Trump. Here’s why

President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman to hold the position. The White House cited Hayden's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as the ...
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Can a president declare war without consulting Congress? Here's what to know

The framers of the U.S. Constitution lived in an age of muskets and messengers, when war moved slowly and left time for Congress and the president to confer. But by giving Congress the power to ...
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Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

Heading into the 2026 midterm elections, there are some very big warning signs for Republicans in the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. "I don't think rent prices or food prices are at the forefront ...