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October 1, 2023

Lindsey Graham says ousting Speaker McCarthy would be a 'disaster' for Republicans: 'Kevin is the right guy'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gave a full-throated endorsement of Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday, saying that ousting the speaker would be a "disaster."

October 1, 2023

DeSantis calls out California crime, says he met series of mugging victims: Why is this 'acceptable?'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to differences between his state an the state of his opponent Gov. Gavin Newsom who will spar with him in an upcoming debate hosted by Sean Hannity.

October 1, 2023

Nancy Pelosi mocks Matt Gaetz after threats against McCarthy: 'He has no sway'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says talking to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is a waste of time because he has "no sway" in the House of Representatives.

October 1, 2023

Rep. Byron Donalds says McCarthy is 'in trouble' after budget deal: 'We didn't get anything'

Rep. Byron Donalds slammed the budget deal Congress passed this weekend, saying Republicans got nothing from it and Speaker McCarthy may be "in trouble."

October 1, 2023

'Trump-like' billionaire presidential candidate in Taiwan promises '50 years of peace' with China

Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou is running an unconventional and populist campaign for Taiwan's president. He says he will bring stability to Taiwan-China relations.

October 1, 2023

High-profile Supreme Court cases to watch in 2023-24

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several important cases in 2023-24 on such topics as abortion, opioids, social media regulation and more.

September 30, 2023

New documentary on rocker Roger Waters accuses him of repeated acts of antisemitism

Rockstar Roger Waters, who was a founding member of Pink Floyd, has once again come under fire for his controversial imagery and rhetoric about Zionism.

September 30, 2023

Newsom faces tough choice in filling Feinstein's coveted seat

With Sen. Feinstein's seat vacant, Gov. Newsom faces pressure to appoint a black woman, a promise he made earlier, with implications for Democratic policies in California and the nation.

September 29, 2023

Trump suggests shooting shoplifters during California GOP speech

Former President Trump suggested shooting shoplifters in cities with a breakdown of law and order if he is re-elected president.

September 29, 2023

Senate GOP floats border security amendment in funding bill negotiations, but some say it's too weak

Republicans senators are clashing over adding border security provisions in the Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government.