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Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate, where he faced questions about ICE shootings and bestiality allegations. Meanwhile, Sen. Dick Durbin warned of significant challenges posed by Trump's voting policies. Rep. Lauren Boebert highlighted Republican border security achievements, while Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad for Putin’s party.
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The Hill
Rep. Lauren Boebert highlighted the impacts of Republican border security policies implemented during President Trump's second term, noting significant decreases in illegal crossings and increased funding for enforcement.
2026-09-15 16:30 UTC
The Hill
It would also formally mark the death of the penny — sort of.
2026-09-15 16:30 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday said President Trump's policy proposals and executive orders on voting have created the "most serious challenge" to the U.S. government since the Civil War. CNN's Sara Sidner asked Durbin, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, if Democrats have a
2026-09-15 16:33 UTC
The Hill
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a political ad this week for the ruling United Russia Party, a group aligned with President Vladimir Putin. The 40-year-old Capitals captain was spotted in the background of the video which promoted the United Russia Party ahead of Russia’s par
2026-09-15 16:36 UTC
The Hill
Presented by SourceAmerica {beacon} PRESENTED BY It’s Tuesday, and it's Sen. Mitch McConnell's first full day back in 92 days. In today's issue: Patel questioned Supreme Court angers Trump Texas students respond to Republican Macklemore dropped from tour Programming note: We're Jos
2026-09-15 16:36 UTC