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Republicans shrug as 'socialist' Trump accusations fly
While Trump has expanded his power within the private sector on congressional Republicans' watch, many powerful GOP members of Congress shrug off his repeated power plays.
New Maryland bills seek to block Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump from state office
Uniformed FBI agent helps clear the US Capitol grounds in midst of Jan. 6, 2021 riot.
Rand Paul accuses DHS nominee & Cherokee Nation member Markwayne Mullin of lying
LCB founder Matt Laslo’s exclusive feature for longtime NPR client National Native News
Marijuana Moment: Cannabis Caucus Co-chair dismisses concerns over DOJ marijuana rescheduling delay
Veteran marijuana journalists Matt Laslo and The LCB cover cannabis policy in Washington for Marijuana Moment.
Marijuana Moment: GOP Senator Claims Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ Voicing Opposition To Trump’s Rescheduling Order
The LCB contributed original reporting from Washington to this Marijuana Moment cannabis rescheduling exclusive.
Washingtonian magazine: 5 queer lawmakers we’re celebrating this month
Washingtonian magazine tapped The LCB founder Matt Laslo to profile five national LGBTQ+ lawmakers for their 50th Anniversary of PRIDE issue in 2025.
Senator Chuck Schumer pushes back on President Bush’s plan to cut flights into NYC
Congressional correspondent Matt Laslo’s covered hyper local NYC issues from Washington, DC.
Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle juggles two jobs as he runs for Governor
The LCB’s Matt Laslo covered Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle’s run for governor while serving as a congressman in Washington.
Austin’s KUT: Texas mayors call on Congress to suspend restrictions on flights at Dallas Love Field
The LCB founder Matt Laslo covered loval Texas mayors lobbying Congress in Washington, DC on flights in and out of Dallas, Texas.