In an effort to stabilize child care in America, the Biden administration changed how child care subsidies are paid. The Trump administration says the change invited fraud and is preparing …
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House Oversight Committee member Rep. Wesley Bell discusses the Clintons’ deposition
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocratic Rep. Wesley Bell of Missouri, a member of the House Oversight Committee, talks about the deposition of the Clintons in the Epstein probe, which continues Friday with the former …
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SNL mocked her as a ‘scary mom.’ In the Senate, Katie Britt is an emerging dealmaker
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., arrives for a meeting on Capitol Hill on June 18, 2024. Britt has taken on a leading role helping negotiate changes to immigration enforcement. Andrew Harnik/Getty …
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Hillary Clinton calls House Oversight questioning ‘repetitive’ in 6 hour deposition
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks outside the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, after testifying before House lawmakers as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein …
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Crowded Democratic field could give GOP an opening in California governor’s race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn California, the two candidates with the most votes in the primary advance to the general election, regardless of party. That’s an issue for Democrats who have nine major candidates …
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U.S. and Iranian officials will meet Thursday for a third round of talks after President Trump warned of an alleged Iranian threat during his State of the Union address.
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‘Get back to integrity’: Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt leads a state that gave President Trump 66% of the vote in 2024. He is also charting his own course and has publicly differed with the …
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What to know about Sen. Katie Britt, who’s negotiating changes to how ICE operates
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAlabama Sen. Katie Britt came to national prominence in 2024 with an image as a firebrand on the right but has developed a reputation as a bipartisan deal maker in …
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Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouse Oversight and Government Reform Committee ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia (center top row), D-Calif., speaks during a hearing last month. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty …
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Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union. And, House rejects aviation safety bill
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. …