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May 17, 2023

Left-wing lawmakers press for federal reparations for Black Americans: 'We're here to demand it'

A group of Democrats, led by progressive Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, held a press conference outside the Capitol unveiling the Reparations Now resolution.

May 17, 2023

Blinken backs down, will let Congress see Afghan dissent cable that warned of swift Taliban takeover

The State Department said Wednesday it would let lawmakers view the dissent channel cable related to the withdrawal of Afghanistan, in the face of a contempt vote against Blinken.

May 17, 2023

Rep. Ro Khanna: Biden should pay the debts

Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna joins 'America's Newsroom' to explain the left's opposition to tougher work requirements for government assistance and discusses the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations. 

May 17, 2023

CIA threatened with subpoena for records on letter discrediting Hunter Biden laptop

The chairmen of two House committees warned the CIA they might use a "compulsory process" to obtain records related to a letter that sought to defend Hunter Biden.

May 17, 2023

House Democrats begin 'Hail Mary' attempt to go around Speaker McCarthy and raise the debt limit

House Democrats on Wednesday filed a discharge petition, a long-shot procedural move that could force a vote on a debt limit increase if bipartisan negotiations fall apart.

May 17, 2023

South Carolina Dems disrupts 'heartbeat' abortion law in marathon hearing, claim to 'celebrate life'

South Carolina Democrats, for more than 12 hours, attempted to block "heartbeat" abortion law with claims to "celebrate life."

May 17, 2023

Riley Gaines reveals surprising reaction from liberal women over her advocacy

Former college championship swimmer Riley Gaines spoke with Fox News Digital on Capitol Hill after joining Republican lawmakers for the unveiling of their Women's Bill of Rights.

May 17, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says compromise can be reached on bill to increase funding for local governments

Tony Evers, the Democratic governor of Massachusetts, believes that a compromise can be reached on a bill to increase funding for local governments.

May 17, 2023

President Biden rejects Medicaid work requirements in any debt ceiling deal

President Biden on Wednesday told reporters he will not accept any work requirements that impact the 'medical health needs' of Americans, rejecting a GOP Medicaid work requirement proposal.

May 17, 2023

Byron Donalds slams Democrats for debt ceiling 'calamity': House Republicans 'the only adults in the room'

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., rips President Biden and Democrat leaders for their "reckless" handling of the economy as debt ceiling negotiations continue.