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U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a bald man with a white beard speaks into a microphone while wearing a bright blue suit jacket and a yellow-and-blue striped tie.

Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) has missed 10 Agriculture Committee hearings since 2024, while policies he supports contribute to a financial crisis among American farmers.

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U.S. Senator Jon Husted sits at a table speaking into a microphone while wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and a red-and-white striped tie. Two American flags stand in the background.
Ohio Senator Jon Husted hit with ethics complaint after senior staffer worked with lobbying firm

An Ohio attorney filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Jon Husted after his one of his top aides revealed he was working for a lobbying firm while advising the Senator.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun gestures with both hands while speaking from behind a podium at a "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative event. He is wearing a dark grey suit jacket over a white dress shirt, a dark blue patterned tie and glasses.
Michigan, Indiana and Tennessee GOP push ‘Nuclear Family’ proclamations to counter Pride Month

Republican lawmakers proclaim June "nuclear family month," and offer "counter-programming" to Pride Month.

Bottles of raw milk are displayed for sale at a store in Temecula, Calif.
As Republicans push to legalize raw milk, an outbreak in Idaho offers a reality check

Idaho's bacterial outbreak offers a reality check to legislative efforts to legalize raw milk sales.

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson speaks at a podium wearing a bright red top and white pants. She gestures with her hands in front of flags and a blurred backdrop.
Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touts congressional stock ban, while a loophole fueled her own wealth

A closer look at Hinson's federal financial disclosures and her recent votes in Congress, reveals a gap between her campaign rhetoric and her personal finances.

A medium close-up shot shows Derek Chauvin speaking into a microphone with a wide-eyed expression in front of a wood-paneled wall. He is wearing a light gray suit jacket, a white collared shirt and a matching light gray tie.
Minnesota GOP convention chair wishes someone ‘pushed back’ on Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Minnesota state Rep. Danny Nadeau (R-Rogers), who chaired the GOP party convention on May 30, claimed his role in the controversy was procedural and that he wishes someone "pushed back" on it.

Wisconsin state Senator Dianne Hesselbein, smiling with shoulder-length brown hair, poses outdoors in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol a blurred background. She is leaning against a large, ornate green and black copper sculpture on a stone pedestal with her hands clasped in front of her. She is wearing a vibrant red open blazer over a white top and white pants, accessorized with a pendant necklace, a small lapel pin, a watch and bracelets.
Wisconsin State Sen. Dianne Hesselbein proposes fully taxing federal payments to Jan. 6 rioters

Leading Wisconsin Senate Democrat Dianne Hesselbein proposes 100% state tax on President Donald Trump's financial handouts to Jan. 6 rioters.

A white sign in the foreground features a red left-pointing arrow and text that reads "OFFICIAL VOTE CENTER" in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. In the background, a Texas state flag flies on a flagpole outside a modern grey building surrounded by green trees. The scene is set outdoors under a bright, cloudy sky.
Divisive Democrat Maureen Galindo defeated in Texas 35th District primary

Democrat who was condemned and accused of making antisemitic remarks defeated in primary election for Texas' 35th Congressional District.

Vivek Ramaswamy stands at a podium speaking, wearing a dark suit and light blue tie against a black backdrop. A bright red sign on the podium reads, "CRUSH FRAUD. LOWER COSTS. VIVEK FOR OHIO" in white text. Seated to the right, his running mate Rob McColley in a dark suit and a vibrant red tie watches the presentation.
Ramaswamy vows Medicaid fraud crackdown, but his running mate helped end Ohio’s Medicaid Oversight

Vivek Ramaswamy is vowing to root out Medicaid fraud if he wins the Ohio governor's race. But his running mate, state Senate President Rob McColley, helped dissolve the committee that used to oversee the program.

Michigan House Speaker strips Dem of committees after Epstein press conference

Michigan House Speaker and Trump ally Matt Hall (R) stripped state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) of her committee assignments after she called for Epstein investigation.