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September 13, 2022

Rick Scott won't commit to backing McConnell as GOP Senate leader

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott refused to say whether he will back Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for another term leading the Senate GOP.

September 12, 2022

Josh Hawley predicts exodus among Biden staff if GOP takes Congress

Sen. Josh Hawley is predicting several of President Biden's White house staff and other administration officials will quit if Republican win Congress this November.

September 12, 2022

Florida school shooting trial: psychologist says Parkland shooter suffered fetal alcohol damage

In the trial for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, defense attorneys have begun to build their case. They argue his mother's alcohol abuse led to many issues

September 12, 2022

Rubio says Biden's MAGA-bashing evokes 'third-world dictatorships'

Sen. Marco Rubio said President Biden's rhetoric bashing Republican supporters of ex-President Donald Trump as "semi-fascis" is reminiscent of authoritarian tyrants.

September 12, 2022

New disease erases Dems' memories of their post-2016 attack on democracy

President Biden accuses Republicans of refusing to accept the results of a free election, but he forgets how Democrats handled Trump’s triumph over Hillary Clinton.

September 12, 2022

As bald eagle makes miraculous comeback in US, author reveals that humans 'redeemed ourselves'

In a new interview, the author and environmental history professor Jack E. Davis gives an inside look at the subject of his new book, "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird."

September 10, 2022

The queen and Congress: Elizabeth II addressed Capitol Hill lawmakers in 1991

Queen Elizabeth II addressed a joint session of Congress in 1991 — the first British monarch to do so — praising the U.S. system during a critical time

September 9, 2022

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Clinton, DNC, officials involved in Russia probe

A federal judge dismissed former President Trump’s lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee, and a number of officials involved in creating the Trump-Russia narrative.

September 8, 2022

Rams extend Sean McVay, Les Snead through 2026 hours before they open NFL season

The Los Angeles Rams announced Thursday that they have extended head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead's contracts through the 2026 season.

September 3, 2022

Actor Nick Offerman talks his love for the great outdoors at National Book Festival

Actor and author Nick Offerman made a main-stage appearance at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival to discuss his most recent book — and connecting with America's great outdoors.