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WASHINGTON — The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in Southern California as immigration patrols swept through communities and one constituent told him about starting to carry a passport as proof of the right to be in the country. Rep. Mark Takano, whose American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children with their families during the forced relocation…

California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Two women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CBS News’ Nancy Cordes about the congressman’s alleged advances toward them. Source link

Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from injuries stemming from a car crash with her husband in January, the Republican lawmaker’s office announced on Sunday.  “Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service,” the office said in a statement posted to social media. “A devoted wife and…

The US Division of Homeland Safety (DHS) this month quietly awarded a $30,000 no-bid contract for sniper and fight coaching to a Virginia agency run by Dan LaLota, the brother of US consultant Nick LaLota, a second-term Republican from New York. Finalized on September 2, the award went to Goal Down Group of Mechanicsville, Virginia, which can present a five-day precision fires and commentary…

NEWS-FINANCE -QUOTE-EDUCATIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this month quietly awarded a $30,000 no-bid contract for sniper and combat training to a Virginia firm run by Dan LaLota, the brother of US representative Nick LaLota, a second-term Republican from New York. Finalized on September 2, the award went to Target Down Group Inc. of Mechanicsville, Virginia,…

Rep. Mike Flood faced a barrage of criticism at a packed town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday evening as constituents repeatedly confronted him over his support for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” immigration policy and what they described as threats to democracy. It didn’t take long for the audience gathered for the meeting at the University of Nebraska to erupt in chants of…