US Capitol Police say political climate requires more resources to keep lawmakers safe

Following the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband Paul Pelosi, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said that more resources are necessary to provide security for lawmakers due to the contentious political climate. “Friday’s attack against Paul Pelosi is an alarming reminder of the dangerous threats elected officials and public figures face during today’s contentious political climate,” Manger said in a statement

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Elon Musk clashes with Stephen King over Twitter's $20 verification charge

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Arizona's Libertarian Senate candidate dropping out of race, endorsing Masters

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Chief Justice Roberts temporarily shields Trump tax recods from House

The Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily halted a House panel from accessing the financial records of former President Trump ahead of their expected release. The move, which comes in response to an emergency request Trump filed on Monday, was ordered by Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency matters arising in the District of Columbia. It comes after a lower court cleared the way for the House Ways and Means Committee to obtain the records as part of a long-running legal battle. Developing Source: TEST FEED1

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The Hill's Morning Report — Seven days of closing arguments

It’s Tuesday, which means there’s exactly one week left until the midterm elections. Republicans and Democrats are using the final stretch to connect with voters and tip razor-tight races in their party’s favor. In response to rising gas prices, President Biden on Monday accused oil companies of “war profiteering” and raised the possibility of a windfall tax on energy companies if they don't boost domestic production. He criticized oil companies for taking in record-setting profits while refusing to help lower prices at the gas pump for consumers, sugges

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