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Eleições 2026: Omar Aziz participa de entrevista em Manaus e promete reduzir fila do SisReg | G1
Candidato do PSD ao governo do Amazonas apresentou propostas para a saúde pública no estado.
Travelers rated these airports highest for 2026. Is yours on the list?
Flying itself can be stressful, but passengers say some airports are doing a better job than others when it comes to the airport experience, according to a new study released Wednesday.
Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a ‘terrible legacy’
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a “terrible legacy” Senate Health Committee chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday called the Trump administration’s handling of measles outbreaks a “terrible legacy,” as he cited recent deaths in Pennsylvania. © AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta…
8 House races shift in Democrats’ favor: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted eight House races in the direction of Democrats on Wednesday, underscoring seven weeks ahead of the November midterm elections that the number of competitive districts is growing. Two races shifted from “leans Republican” to “toss-ups” in the handicapper’s ratings — the open seat in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, and…
Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Harold Hamm’s oil company announces Venezuela deal Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. © Ariana Cubillos, Associated Press Trump donor Harold Hamm’s oil company Continental Resources announced a deal Wednesday to drill in Venezuela. …
DHS’s ‘warning notice’ to ICE critic ‘likely’ violated First Amendment: Federal judge
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) may not send any more warning notices to the New York man who sent a critical email to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the practice “likely” violated the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, appointed by former President Obama, placed…
Family of Texas woman who died while pregnant sues Paxton, doctors over denied abortion
The family of a Texas woman who died while pregnant filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) after doctors denied her an abortion. Tierra Walker, 37, died from preeclampsia in 2024 after she suffered “seizures, blood clots, and one hypertensive crisis” while she was four months pregnant. She asked multiple times…
House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than year and a half journey for legislation…
Republicans clash on Senate floor over AI kill switch
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked a request by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to pass legislation that would require tech companies to develop a “kill switch” for superintelligent AI amid fears that it could spin out of control and pose an existential threat to humanity. Paul argued that an “open-ended” government mandate to implement…
Federal Reserve delivers unwelcome news to Trump
President Trump received unpleasant news on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh moved to raise interest rates despite the president’s calls for rates to come down. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will hike interest rates by 0.25 percent to 4.0 percent, marking the first time the body has raised rates in…
Foxx wants to ban press from Speaker’s Lobby off House floor
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) floated a proposal Wednesday that would ban press from the Speaker’s Lobby near the House floor. In an interview with 535 Media, Foxx was asked by journalist Paul Kane if there were any ideas she heard on Member’s Day that she shared with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his staff that…
Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s return
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following…
Susie Wiles: ‘I am cancer free’
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said that she is “cancer free” on Wednesday after announcing earlier this year she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Wiles wrote in a post on X that her pathology results came back clear after a medical appointment at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week. “Thank you…
Americans warned to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday warned Americans to reconsider traveling to Saudi Arabia amid the threat of Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting U.S. assets in the country. Embassy officials shared this in a Level 3 travel advisory that also warned of threats of “armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social…
El-Sayed visits Senate Democrats, who are starting to warm to him
Senate Democrats are starting to warm to Michigan Senate Abdul El-Sayed after a Wednesday meeting at their campaign arm’s headquarters, though muted reactions from some lawmakers indicated the progressive Senate nominee has work to do with the caucus ahead of November. “He’s a great candidate,” said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), chair of the Senate Democrats’…
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Massie saying Johnson is sending the House home early to prevent Hegseth impeachment
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., says the early adjournment by Speaker Johnson blocked his impeachment effort against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
House moves to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein interview
The House swiftly approved a motion to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a deposition on his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, passing the referral to the Justice Department through unanimous consent. The House Oversight Committee unanimously agreed to hold Black in contempt…