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House passes Iran War Powers Resolution

Jennifer Thomasma, Political Editor June 10, 2026

On June 3, 2026, the House of Representatives voted 215-208 to adopt H.Con.Res. 38, a resolution that would require congressional authorization for continued U.S. military involvement in Iran. The measure...

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House passes antisemitism bill

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor May 8, 2024

On May 1, the United States House of Representatives passed a new bill, causing the entire country to question its stance on free speech vs. violence. Where does one draw the line on free speech? How...

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An overview of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter November 8, 2023

After three weeks of voting, the U.S. House of Representatives has its new Speaker of the House, and his name is Mike Johnson. Johnson is a hard-right Republican from Louisiana who won the votes of every...

House resolution blocked, but only at first

Autumn Page, Marketing Director January 20, 2021

Last week the capital was proven to be one of the least secured government buildings in the world. The whole “civil war” that Trump supporters thought would be a good idea and flooded the Capitol —...

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