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September 14, 2023

McCarthy exasperated with fellow Republicans on funding fight: 'I'm not quite sure what they want'

Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he doesn't know what members of the House Freedom Caucus want from budget negotaitions, leading to a heated Thursday meeting.

September 14, 2023

House Republicans push to condemn New Mexico gov for 'blatantly violating' Second Amendment

House Republicans on Thursday introduced a resolution condemning Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for "subverting" the Second Amendment with her now-blocked gun carry ban.

September 14, 2023

History of the MLB: From early baseball beginnings to monumental moments

Baseball has come a long way since its initial days. Baseball is aptly known as 'America's favorite pastime' and the MLB is made up of 30 teams across the US and one in Canada.

September 14, 2023

Speaker McCarthy met with Hakeem Jeffries and vowed to play nice after Pelosi called him a ‘moron’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed to play nice with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after Nancy Pelosi called McCarthy a "moron" on camera.

September 14, 2023

Senate GOP rallies behind McCarthy's impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden: 'Web of corruption'

Senate Republicans rally behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy's call for an impeachment inquiry against President Biden amid some internal GOP skepticism.

September 14, 2023

Pence says he 'commends' senator's blocking of military nominations in response to Pentagon's abortion policy

Former Vice President Mike Pence commended U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., for holding up the approval of military nominations in response to the Pentagon's abortion policy.

September 13, 2023

California lawmakers pass child sex trafficking bill after stalling from Democratic opposition

A bill to make child sex trafficking a serious felony in California passed the state Legislature on Wednesday.

September 13, 2023

Giants give positive update on Amani Oruwariye after he injured neck at practice

Giants cornerback Amani Oruwariye injured his neck during a "scary scene" at practic Wednesday. He was placed on a backboard and taken to a hospital.

September 13, 2023

Warren blasts closed-door Senate AI meeting, calls for rapid regulation

Sen. Warren advocates for AI regulation to safeguard privacy after closed-door meeting with tech and AI experts; questions press exclusion.

September 13, 2023

Steven Tyler postpones Aerosmith shows: Frontman faces years of injury, rehab and sexual assault accusations

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler's recent vocal cord injury is the latest in a string of years filled with health issues, legal woes and drama.