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William Braddock split with Anna Luna
‘HIT SQUAD’

Florida Republican Accused of Threats to Kill Primary Rival

The once-congressional hopeful was ultimately found and arrested in the Philippines two years after leaving the United States.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Rep. Matt Gaetz’s wife posted the bikini shot of Rep. Lauren Boebert in support of a fellow Republican—and inadvertently revealed the existence of the tattoo.
INKED

Boebert Has Gaudy Hidden Tattoo Straight Out of the ’90s

The body art, revealed in a post by Matt Gaetz’s wife, wouldn’t have been out of place at a Limp Bizkit concert in the Clinton era.

Sean Craig

Rep. Ilhan Omar
‘SQUAD’ GOALS

Ilhan Omar Easily Fends Off Primary Challenge Rematch

Omar avoided the fate of two other members of the so-called “Squad”: Reps. Jamaal Bowman of New York and Missouri’s Cori Bush, who were both ousted in recent weeks.

William Vaillancourt

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
SWIFT BOAT 2?

Why Tim Walz Can’t Shake Off Questions About Military Record

JD Vance has attacked the Minnesota governor’s service record. The attacks go back to 2006 when Walz first ran for Congress.

Brett Bachman

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) delivers her concession speech during a primary election watch party at Chevre Events on August 6, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. Bush lost Tuesday's Democratic primary to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell.
REVENGE VOW

Cori Bush to AIPAC: ‘I’m Coming to Tear Your Kingdom Down’

Bush said her downfall at the hands of the pro-Israel lobbying group had only succeeded in radicalizing her.

Josephine Walker

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) (C) talks with fellow Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee (L-R) Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT).
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UNREAL JUSTICE

I Went Toe to Toe With Jim Jordan in Congress—What a Circus!

Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz seemed to want to put on a show—a show that concealed the real dangers of using the trappings of Congress to interfere with the administration of justice.

Shan Wu

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U.S. President Joe Biden gives members of his staff a thumbs up as he boards Air Force One.
GONE IN 14 DAYS?

David Axelrod: Joe Biden Has Two Weeks to Build a Blue Wall

The president could survive the roiling crisis over his ability to run for a second term—but has just days to do it.

Alexander Nazaryan

Steve Bannon’s request to stay out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction was denied by a federal appeals court.
GO TO JAIL

Bannon’s Latest Bid to Remain a Free Man Fails Miserably

The former Trump adviser is still set to be behind bars in 10 days.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Capitol Police detain a Climate protester who ran onto the field during the Congressional Baseball Game.
PANDEMONIUM

Climate Protest Disrupts Congressional Baseball Game

“We are not here to watch Congress play games while the planet burns to ash and subsidies add fuel to the fire,” the group wrote after disrupting the annual event.

Brett Bachman

Royce White illustration
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GOLD RUSH

GOP Sen. Candidate Accused of ‘Outrageous’ Illegal Spending

The former basketball star hopes to win a Senate spot from Minnesota but the Campaign Legal Center claims “knowing and willful” law violations—including a Miami strip club.

Roger Sollenberger

Harrison Butker and Josh Hawley
‘HIS TRUE COLORS’

Missouri Tradeswomen Slam Hawley for Backing Harrison Butker

The Republican senator’s approval of Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s controversial views on women prompted an angry rebuke from female union members.

Martin Pengelly

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