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December 27, 2023

Senate has only passed 3 out of 12 spending bills as deadline looms

Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have to bring nine appropriations bills to the floor for a vote either separately or in an omnibus package before the Jan. 19 deadline.

December 26, 2023

Free tampons and menstrual pads now required in Canadian government-controlled men's restrooms

Tampons and menstrual pads are now available in men’s bathrooms under new regulations which went into effect under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

December 26, 2023

Trump promises to replace Obamacare with his own healthcare 'alternative'

Republicans have mostly abandoned efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but former President Donald Trump promises to make it one of his administration's priorities.

December 26, 2023

Trump shares Christmas message for opponents on Truth Social: 'May they rot in hell'

Former President Donald Trump shared a scathing Christmas post to his political opponents: "MAY THEY ROT IN HELL."

December 26, 2023

Capping off an eventful year: Here are the top 6 political stories of 2023

From the historic ousting of a House speaker to cocaine being found at the White House, these are the top six political stories of an eventful 2023.

December 24, 2023

The least Merry Christmas? Kevin McCarthy’s rough 2023

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing a unique Christmas after being ousted from the top position in the House.

December 23, 2023

Who are some of the Biden-appointed judges the Senate just confirmed?

The Senate worked to confirm some 160+ of President Biden's judicial nominees this year.

December 23, 2023

Minnesota professor calls to 'decolonize' and 'dismantle' the US: 'Go as hard as possible'

University of Minnesota professor Melanie Yazzie called to "dismantle" and "decolonize" America during a recent pro-Palestinian "teach-in" about the Hamas-Israel war.

December 22, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses GOP-drawn legislative maps, orders new voting boundaries

The Wisconsin Supreme Court tossed out Republican-drawn legislative maps in a Friday ruling, forcing new maps to be drawn in the new year.

December 22, 2023

Rand Paul's 'Festivus Report' exposes $900B in government squander

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., released his ninth edition 'Festivus' report showcasing $900 billion in federal waste.