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April 7, 2023

Republican congressman reacts to Chinese Embassy letter regarding Taiwan visit: ‘I am not intimidated’

GOP Pennsylvania Rep. Guy Reschenthaler said in a statement Thursday that he is not intimidated after receiving a letter from the Chinese Embassy discouraging a Taiwan trip.

April 7, 2023

Kansas Legislature clears anti-ESG bill, but its not as strong as some conservatives wanted

A Kansas Bill designed to stop investing that considers social, environmental, and governance factors cleared the state Legislature. Some conservatives wanted the bill to be stronger.

April 7, 2023

Kansas Republican legislators approve plan to prevent giving puberty-blocking drugs, hormones to minors

A plan to end gender-affirming care for transgender youths in Kansas has been approved by Republican legislators. The plan will not be sent to the governor, who is expected to veto it.

April 7, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill that allows concealed carrying without a permit

Arkansas lawmakers approved a bill that would allow residents to carry handguns without a concealed carry permit. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

April 6, 2023

Kevin McCarthy: The economy will be the number one issue in 2024

Speaker Kevin McCarthy calls on voters in states where early voting is allowed to 'vote early' on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

April 6, 2023

Biden admin dragged for blaming botched Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump: 'Disgraceful and insulting'

Republican members of Congress are criticizing the White House after it released a report on how the administration handled the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

April 6, 2023

Progressive Democrats call for Clarence Thomas impeachment after reported undisclosed gifts from GOP megadonor

Some progressive Democrats have called for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to be impeached over reports he failed to disclose gifts from a Republican donor.

April 6, 2023

Most Detroit residents support reparations ahead of task force meeting

A Michigan survey found that the majority of Detroit residents support reparation payments amid new calls from the city's reparation task force to begin presenting plans.

April 6, 2023

Police, protesters clash in Paris over retirement age changes

Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., says the U.S. must ‘protect Social Security at all costs’ and says baby boomers around the world are ‘scared’ as protestors and police clash in France. 

April 6, 2023

Michigan Dem's job listing 'strongly' encourages everybody but straight White men to apply

A Michigan Democrat congresswoman put out a job listing for a senior communications role and "strongly" encouraged everyone except straight White men to apply.