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'Let Trump Speak Act' to ban gag orders on defendants put forward by House GOP

Donald Trump May 16, 2024

'Let Trump Speak Act' to ban gag orders on defendants put forward by House GOP

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is introducing the "Let Trump Speak Act" to stop judges from issuing gag orders to defendants in any criminal or civil proceeding.

18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2024

18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at cracking down on Washington, D.C.'s youth crime in a bipartisan vote on Wednesday.

Riley Gaines unleashes on red state Dem candidate after footage reveals 'ignorant' stance on school sports

Montana May 16, 2024

Riley Gaines unleashes on red state Dem candidate after footage reveals 'ignorant' stance on school sports

Democrat House candidate Monica Tranel is seen on camera expressing support for students competing in sports based on gender identity, a move blasted as "out of step" with Montanans.

GOP turns up heat on House Dems with high-pressure Israel vote Thursday

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2024

GOP turns up heat on House Dems with high-pressure Israel vote Thursday

The House is set to vote on a bill to block the Biden administration from halting offensive aid shipments to Israel.

148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault police

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2024

148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault police

The House of Representatives is kicking off National Police Week with a slate of police-related bills.

Republicans team up to defeat longtime 'restriction' targeting gun owners: 'Violation of the Second Amendment'

POLITICS May 15, 2024

Republicans team up to defeat longtime 'restriction' targeting gun owners: 'Violation of the Second Amendment'

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and other Republicans are seeking to abolish the taxes levied on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA), claiming the taxes are burdensome.

Liz Cheney's communications with star Jan 6 witness sought by House GOP investigators

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2024

Liz Cheney's communications with star Jan 6 witness sought by House GOP investigators

A House committee's oversight panel is looking into the Jan. 6 select committee's work, specifically asking former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for documents.

COVID origins: HHS suspends EcoHealth Alliance grants after finding taxpayer funds used in risky research

Coronavirus May 15, 2024

COVID origins: HHS suspends EcoHealth Alliance grants after finding taxpayer funds used in risky research

HHS implemented a suspension on all funds allocated to EcoHealth Alliance, which used taxpayer funds to conduct gain of function research at the Wuhan lab before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vulnerable Dem incumbents move to the center in key swing states as Biden panders to far-left base

POLITICS May 15, 2024

Vulnerable Dem incumbents move to the center in key swing states as Biden panders to far-left base

Vulnerable Democrats nationwide are moving to the center and positioning themselves as moderates as they campaign for re-election amid President Biden's historically low polling.

Jury picked, opening statements begin in US v. Menendez: 'Use your good judgment'

Politics May 15, 2024

Jury picked, opening statements begin in US v. Menendez: 'Use your good judgment'

Federal corruption trial of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez begins with jury selection and opening statements, focusing on bribery allegations.