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The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is introducing legislation that would block a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were the targets of politically motivated prosecutions. Why it matters: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) could garner GOP support for the effort,

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House Democrats are one step closer to finally getting a successful Iran war powers vote as their last holdout plans to flip and at least one Republican says they may follow suit. Why it matters: While the vote would be largely symbolic — President Trump could veto the measure —

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Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin is facing a surge of anger and even some calls to resign from congressional Democrats following the release of the DNC's 2024 election autopsy on Thursday. Why it matters: The chaotic handling of the report builds on concerns among D

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is going up on the air with ads attacking Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Galindo has been widely disavowed by Democrats over antisemitic remarks. She most recently sai

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House members in both parties are embracing the discharge petition like never before to sidestep Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and pass bills he refuses to put on the floor. Why it matters: Republican leaders have long discouraged their members from signing onto Democratic-led pet

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is employing an unusual tactic to blunt what it says is Republican meddling in its primaries: It has teamed up with the candidates it sees as the "strongest" in key battleground districts, launching joint ad buys to squeeze

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AI companies, the cryptocurrency industry and pro-Israel groups are spending like never before to sink their least favorite members of Congress and congressional candidates. Why it matters: The volume cannot be ignored. It's the kind of spending that can kill careers and stop pol

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Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) confirmed Friday that she will retire from Congress, just days after denying Axios' reporting that she had told allies she wouldn't seek another term. Why it matters: The 83-year-old had been under considerable pressure not to run for reelection aft

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) is in what fellow House Democrats and other sources familiar with his race describe as an "existential" battle for reelection. Why it matters: The race embodies the Democratic civil war being waged across the country,

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From Axios: Congressional leaders plead with their absentee lawmakers: "You've got to come"