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December 5, 2023

Small Business Republicans demand answers from Biden admin on 90-day gun export pause

Republicans on the House Small Business Committee demanded answers from the Biden Department of Commerce on the 90-day pause on issuing gun export licenses.

December 5, 2023

Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry won't seek re-election as congressional exodus expands

Rep. Patrick McHenry will serve the remainder of his term but won't seek re-election in 2024, the North Carolina Republican is set to announce Tuesday.

December 5, 2023

Adam Schiff officially files to run for Dianne Feinstein's open Senate seat

California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff on Monday night officially entered into the Golden State Senate race to fill the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat.

December 5, 2023

Special counsel hits back at Hunter Biden requesting Trump, Barr subpoenas

Special Counsel David Weiss slapped down a request from Hunter Biden to subpoena former President Trump and Bill Barr as "meritless" on Tuesday.

December 5, 2023

DC court appears to be prepping for Trump jury selection, as residents reportedly get 'suspicious' notice

The jury selection process has reportedly begun for former President Donald Trump's election interference trial in Washington, D.C. this week.

December 4, 2023

GOP senator 'beyond frustrated' no major bills have come to floor yet as deadlines loom

Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has not put any major bills on the floor since the upper chamber returned from Thanksgiving recess, causing blowback from some Republicans.

December 4, 2023

NY Dem tees up primary against 'Squad' member under fire for Israel stance, fire alarm fiasco

Westchester County, New York, Executive George Latimer officially filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission to run for Congress, documents show.

December 4, 2023

Glenn Youngkin blasts Virginia arts event canceling Hanukkah celebration: 'Absurd and antisemitic'

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not mince words after a Hanukkah menorah lighting was canceled, calling the decision "absurd and antisemitic."

December 4, 2023

Supreme Court hears arguments in $6 billion Purdue Pharma settlement that would grant immunity to Sacklers

The Supreme Court held its first oral argument regarding a $6 billion settlement between Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family and victims of the opioid crisis.

December 4, 2023

Ernst slams Biden's border policy as cancellations sweep Massachusetts hotels, 'displacing' military families

Sen. Joni Ernst is demanding President Biden address border security concerns as military families face hotel cancellations in Foxboro, Massachusetts, for the Army-Navy Game.