lawmakers

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She told lawmakers she was there to observe parts of the raid at the “behest” of Trump, who told her about her role in the raid on the same day it was conducted.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

As news of the addendum spread, though, lawmakers and legal experts raised alarms.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Yet state lawmakers continue to propose and pass reforms at the behest of hospitals to protect this unintended windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

At a House subcommittee hearing in 1920, lawmakers combed through a report from a government inspector who had been sent to investigate the tribe’s spending habits, including those of Mollie’s family.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann