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Harvard president Claudine Gay receives board's support amid controversy

In a recent meeting, Harvard University's governing board, the Harvard Corporation, addressed a range of issues facing the institution, including rising anti-Semitism, allegations of plagiarism, declining application ratesRead More

Progressive incumbents face fierce primary challenges over Israel criticisms

The Israel-Hamas war has had significant political consequences for President Biden and is now reverberating within the Democratic Party, particularly in the upcoming 2024 House Democratic primaries. The conflict has exaceRead More

Congress Scrambles for Border Deal Amid Impending Government Shutdown

Virtual talks are set to resume later this week as lawmakers gear up for a busy start to the new year. The discussions had taken a brief holiday hiatus, but with the winter recess coming to...Read More

Supreme Court Rejects Special Counsel's Request for Expedited Trial

In a significant development on Capitol Hill, Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to expedite consideration regarding the immunity of the former president has been denied by the Supreme Court. Instead, the case will now pRead More

White House voices concern over Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel

In a surprising turn of events, the White House has broken its day-long silence on the controversial takeover of U.S. Steel by a Japanese-owned firm. The silence was promptly shattered by a statement released by the...Read More

Harvard president to revise dissertation following plagiarism claims

Greetings, knowledge seekers and lovers of all things academic! We have some rather titillating news from the hallowed halls of Harvard University. Brace yourselves, for it seems there's a brewing storm in the land of ivoRead More

Capitol Hill Sex Tape Scandal Rocks Senate Aide's Career!

In a shocking turn of events, a Senate aide found himself out of a job after allegedly filming a sex tape in a Capitol Hill hearing room. While we won't provide any explicit details, a simple...Read More

Biden administration allocates $600 million for environmental justice initiatives

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Administration Announces $600 Million Allocated for Environmental Justice Projects In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration has recently unveiled plans to spend a staggering $600 million onRead More

Senator Turreville drops hold on military nominees despite policy protest

In a surprising turn of events on Capitol Hill tonight, Alabama Senator Tommy Turreville has made a significant decision that has left political pundits scratching their heads. Turreville, a staunch Republican, has droppedRead More

Capitol Police quell rambunctious pro-Palestinian protest

In a bold act of protest, a group of demonstrators gathered at the Capitol building exactly one year ago during Election Day. However, their determination to create a disturbance in a restricted area led to their...Read More

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Capitol Hill scandal: Senator's staffer filmed explicit video in hearing room

Breaking News: Scandal Unveiled on Capitol Hill as Explicit Video Emerges from Senate Hearing Room In a shocking turn of events, Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has finally addressed the scandal that has been rocking CapitRead More

Indicted Ex-Congressman George Santos Eyes Political Comeback

Former congressman George Santos, who was recently expelled from Capitol Hill following a series of deceptive remarks and alleged federal crimes, sat down on popular satirical talk show to candidly discuss his recent scandRead More

Capitol Hill staffer fired for inappropriate behavior in Senate room

In a recent scandal sending shockwaves through the Senate, a staffer for Democratic Sen. Cardin was found to have posted explicit content filmed in Amy Klobuchar's office, prompting discussions about the sanctity and digniRead More

Israeli Military Mistakenly Kills Three Hostages in Gaza Operation

Faced with growing concerns over the escalating civilian death toll in Gaza, mounting international pressure is placed on Israel to curb the intensity of its retaliatory attacks. Earlier today, Defense Secretary Lloyd AustRead More

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Senate Staffer Fired for Filming Explicit Video in Hearing Room

A Capitol Hill hearing room found itself center stage in controversy recently due to the filming of a gay sex video, leading to the dismissal of a top Senate Democrat staffer. The incident received widespread attention,...Read More

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Biden's Aides Dive Deep into Border Deal Negotiations

In the bustling streets of Washington, quite the drama unfolds. Behind majestic white pillars, a tale of politics, high stakes negotiation and unsteady tempers brews. High-ranking officials move like chess pieces in the grRead More

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Capitol Hill Struggles to Finalize Immigration, Aid Agreement

Capitol Hill has been buzzing as lawmakers attempt to negotiate a complex border security and immigration deal tied to Ukraine and Israel aid. In an unusual move, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer postponed the Senate'sRead More

Trump Accuses Biden of Launching Immigrant 'Invasion'

Former President Donald Trump inflamed his controversial anti-immigrant rhetoric during a rally in Nevada, directly inciting against immigrants and promoting unfounded assertions against the present administration. This boRead More

US, EU Military Funding Stall Threatens Ukraine's Battlefront Survival

In the heart of Ukraine, a battle unfolds that transcends the battlefield. As heavy cloud of uncertainty hangs over the nation with military funding from the United States and the European Union currently disrupted. NegotiRead More

EU Advances Ukraine Towards Membership Amid Russian Tensions

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor believes that Ukraine has a fighting chance against Russia, but they must have continued support from the U.S. and the EU to be successful. Despite facing setbacks, he says...Read More