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April 4, 2023

Michigan Republican announces bid to flip 1 of dozens of NRCC's Democratic target seats in 2024

Republican Michael Markey announced Tuesday his candidacy to unseat Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, a target seat named by the NRCC for 2024.

April 4, 2023

Prisoners in home confinement due to COVID measures can stay there even after emergency ends, says DOJ

A new DOJ rule says thousands of people in the federal prison system could be allowed to continue serving their time at home even after the COVID emergency expires next month.

April 3, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene's '60 Minutes' appearance sets off media debate: 'If they interview Charles Manson...'

CBS' Lesley Stahl's "60 Minutes" interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene polarized the media, with some calling it "garbage" and "shameful" while others defended it.

April 3, 2023

NH student allegedly threatened US Representative, accused them of 'coming for the gays'

A New Hampshire college student was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a member of Congress, saying “if you keep on coming for the gays, we’re gonna strike back" in a voicemail.

April 3, 2023

Most Americans support Trump indictment, but think politics played a role in Bragg's decision: poll

A new CNN poll reveals that while a majority of Americans support the indictment of former President Trump, more than 75% of the respondents believe politics played a role.

April 3, 2023

Kentucky Republicans leave abortion ban intact during Legislature's annual session

During the Kentucky Legislature's annual session, Republicans in the state skipped over the topic of abortion meaning the ban will be left intact.

April 3, 2023

McCarthy’s Protect the House 2024 doles out millions to boost incumbent Republicans

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy handed out millions of dollars in checks to 32 GOP incumbent members in tough races ahead of the critical 2024 election cycle.

April 3, 2023

Scott Parkinson, a former advisor to Gov. Ron DeSantis, plans to run for Sen. Tim Kaine's Virginia seat

A former advisor to Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP officials, Scott Parkinson, plans to seek a Republican nomination to run for Sen. Tim Kaine's Virginia seat.

April 3, 2023

AOC doesn't rule out challenging Gillibrand, tells reporter 'don't ask me that question'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dodged a question in a new Politico profile about whether she was considering running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.

April 3, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene stuns '60 Minutes' host Lesley Stahl with 'pedophiles' attack on Democrats: 'Wow'

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lesley Stahl faced off in a heated interview Sunday, during which Greene doubled down on claims that Democrats are "pedophiles."