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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump’s ballroom

Some GOP lawmakers are questioning the cost and how taxpayer dollars would be used.

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Colorado Democrats officially censure Gov. Jared Polis for Tina Peters clemency

More than 700 people signed onto a complaint accusing Gov. Jared Polis of “conduct detrimental” to the Democratic Party for easing election denier Tina Peters’ prison sentence.

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Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections

Stigma is fading and new laws are passing that will increase access to menopause treatment.

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Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Lawsuit describes fund as “most brazen act of presidential corruption this century.”

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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support

The 50-47 vote tally showed that a small number of Republicans are willing to challenge Trump.

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Gov. Jared Polis faces possible rebuke by party for Tina Peters clemency — as JD Vance says she may qualify for payout

Hundreds of Colorado Democratic elected officials, volunteers and voters have asked the state party to formally censure Gov. Jared Polis over his decision to commute Tina Peters’ prison term.

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Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools

There are persistent questions about the systems’ quality.