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After being censured by Blaine and Lincoln County Republicans, Rep. Jack Nelsen of Jerome responds with explanations of his votes.

Even though Congress was out, there was a lot happening in the Washington area this week. Roll Call’s photojournalists share ...

State lawmakers are considering throwing the news industry a lifesaver by taxing some of the world’s biggest tech platforms.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a tricky path forward as President Trump and Elon Musk publicly — and persistently — ...

Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest. President Trump denied ...