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CNN Host Laughed In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Called Him Out Live On National Television

DISCLAIMER: This article was first published in July 2025 As the Jeffrey Epstein story continues to engulf the Trump Administration, one thing has become clear: A lot of people going on television to defend Trump are unfamiliar with the basic facts of the case. Trump himself has been using a talking point that the “Epstein files” were somehow fabricated by Trump enemies like James Comey, during past Democratic administrations. And over the weeke…Jeffrey Epstein · Washington Read Article

Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown

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Appropriators could finish drafting a compromise version of a three-bill spending package for fiscal 2026 in “two or three days” once the partial government shutdown is over, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said last week. The shutdown has stalled work on full-year appropriations for more than three weeks, but Cole said lawmakers in both chambers are close to finishing compromise drafts of the Agriculture, Legislative Branch and…Government Shutdown · Washington See the Story

Appropriators Ready to Act Fast Once Dems End Shutdown

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House appropriators, frustrated by the Democrats' government shutdown, reportedly remain optimistic they can work quickly to agree on the 12 spending bills for the fiscal year once Congress is up and running. As the shutdown stretches into its fourth week — now the second-longest in U.S. history — senior lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are eager to resume their work on funding the government. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole…Government Shutdown · Washington See the Story

'Not going to work': GOP senators slam Trump Pentagon chief's 'ill-advised' proposal

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Prominent Republican lawmakers are warning that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s newly announced restrictions on communication between the Pentagon and Congress will backfire, NBC News reported Wednesday. They are calling the move misguided and unworkable.“It is ill-advised, and it’s not going to work,” House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told NBC News. Cole, whose Oklahoma district includes major military installations su…Pete Hegseth · Washington See the Story

Top Senate Republican Breaks with MAGA in Trump Fight

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WASHINGTON — The Republican chair of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee raised eyebrows by breaking with GOP orthodoxy when he told Raw Story federal courts are an essential check on the White House during this ongoing government shutdown.While citing Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and his sponsorship of a bill that would end the drama surrounding government shutdowns, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) exclusively told Raw Story the most important thi…Senate · Washington See the Story

'They should learn!' GOP rep admits his party made a 'big mistake' with last shutdown

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Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) admitted his party made a big "mistake" during previous government shutdowns during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday. The government shutdown began on Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans failed to compromise on a bill to temporarily fund the government through the end of the year. Republicans blamed Democrats for trying to add partisan language to the bill, called a continuing resolution, while Democrat…Republican Party · Washington Read Article

House introduces bill to authorize AHA-supported Medical Student Education Authorization Act

The AHA Sept. 24 expressed support for the Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 5428), legislation introduced in the House Sept. 17 that would authorize a federal program to award grants to public institutes of higher education to expand or support graduate education for physicians. It particularly focuses on states with the most severe primary care provider shortages. “Hospitals face ongoing, significant challenges sustaining, b…Washington · Washington Read Article

‘That’s Not What He’s Talking About!’ CNN’s Dana Bash Battles GOP Senator On Trump ‘Redefining Free Speech’

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Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R) denied that President Donald Trump attacked free speech rights in a recent Oval Office question and answer session when he complained to the press about negative news stories. CNN’s Dana Bash played video of Trump saying Friday, “When somebody is given, 97% of the stories are bad about a person that’s no longer free speech, that’s no longer anything, that’s just cheating.” “Senator, he really seems to be redefi…Republican Party · London See the Story

National Farmers Union Kicks Off Fall Legislative Fly-In - Oklahoma Farm Report

National Farmers Union (NFU) last week concluded its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought more than 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington to meet with members of Congress and demand quick, decisive action to reverse the crisis in farm country. “Family farmers and ranchers can’t wait. Farmers Union members from across the country have made it clear that they need Congress to provide support immediately to reverse the building crisis i…Washington · Washington Read Article

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole discusses funding and vaccine mandates as Congress reconvenes

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Oklahoma Representative Tom Cole addresses funding for the National Weather Service, the defense bill's impact on military bases, and vaccine mandates as Congress returns from summer recess.Vaccines · Washington See the Story

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CNN Host Laughed In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Called Him Out Live On National Television

Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown

Appropriators Ready to Act Fast Once Dems End Shutdown

'Not going to work': GOP senators slam Trump Pentagon chief's 'ill-advised' proposal

Top Senate Republican Breaks with MAGA in Trump Fight

'They should learn!' GOP rep admits his party made a 'big mistake' with last shutdown

House introduces bill to authorize AHA-supported Medical Student Education Authorization Act

‘That’s Not What He’s Talking About!’ CNN’s Dana Bash Battles GOP Senator On Trump ‘Redefining Free Speech’

National Farmers Union Kicks Off Fall Legislative Fly-In - Oklahoma Farm Report

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole discusses funding and vaccine mandates as Congress reconvenes

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CNN Host Laughed In The Face Of GOP Senator As He Called Him Out Live On National Television

Appropriations chairman bullish on full-year spending bills after shutdown

Appropriators Ready to Act Fast Once Dems End Shutdown

'Not going to work': GOP senators slam Trump Pentagon chief's 'ill-advised' proposal

Top Senate Republican Breaks with MAGA in Trump Fight

'They should learn!' GOP rep admits his party made a 'big mistake' with last shutdown

House introduces bill to authorize AHA-supported Medical Student Education Authorization Act

‘That’s Not What He’s Talking About!’ CNN’s Dana Bash Battles GOP Senator On Trump ‘Redefining Free Speech’

National Farmers Union Kicks Off Fall Legislative Fly-In - Oklahoma Farm Report

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole discusses funding and vaccine mandates as Congress reconvenes