AOC still thinks $174,000 isn't enough money for members of Congress: 'I know it's kind of a contrarian position'

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 19, 2023.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 19, 2023.

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A $174,000 salary isn't enough for members of Congress. In fact, they should probably give themselves a $100,000 raise.

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Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress.
Rep. Patrick McHenry made waves last week when he called for a pay raise for members of Congress.

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Congressman demands the NFL stop putting playoff games on streaming services like NBC's Peacock: Fans don't deserve 'to be squeezed even further by greedy corporations'

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Pat Ryan and Roger Goodell
Rep. Pat Ryan, a New York Democrat, is lashing out at NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for the league's decision to essentially paywall a playoff game.

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The GOP blocked more US aid to Ukraine weeks after Republicans blasted Biden for not doing enough to help the country

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Joe Biden

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GOP senator says her colleagues are 'giving up' by endorsing Trump before anyone heads to the polls: 'Makes you wonder why we do the primaries'

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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 11, 2023.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska at a hearing on Capitol Hill on July 11, 2023.

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When Lauren Boebert's son called 911 to report he was being assaulted by his father, the congresswoman's ex-husband armed himself with one of many guns in his home: police report

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Jayson Boebert booking photo
Jayson Boebert booking photo

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House Republicans are considering a 3rd impeachment push just days before a partial government shutdown

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Matt Rosendale and Lloyd Austin
Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Montana Republican, has filed impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

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Hunter Biden walked out on Marjorie Taylor Greene after making a surprise appearance at a congressional hearing

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Hunter Biden appears on Capitol Hill.
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, sits with his attorney Abbe Lowell as he makes a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee markup and meeting to vote on whether to hold Biden in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to a request to testify to the House last month, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 10, 2024.

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Democratic senators want to keep Trump on the ballot in 2024, even as he faces potential disqualification under the 14th amendment

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Former President Donald Trump in Iowa on January 6, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump in Iowa on January 6, 2024.

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GOP congressmen say 'fear' has driven some of their colleagues to endorse Trump: 'Disappointing to me'

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Republican Reps. Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, both of whom have endorsed Ron DeSantis for president.
Republican Reps. Chip Roy and Thomas Massie, both of whom have endorsed Ron DeSantis for president.

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