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November 5, 2021

Josh Hawley: Milley, Austin need to prepare US troops for real wars, not culture wars

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., reacted Thursday night on "The Ingraham Angle" to news that U.S. troops had been badly beaten by their British counterparts while both groups underwent a training exercise in California.

November 5, 2021

Sen. Mike Lee: Biden is extorting the American people

Republican senator slammed vaccine mandates from the Biden administration on 'Fox News @ Night.'

November 4, 2021

Joe Manchin blockaded in his car by climate protesters who claim he tried to run them over

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin was surrounded by climate protestors while driving in a parking lot on Thursday

November 4, 2021

Graham: GOP upsets on election night tell Dems 'they'll get their a-- beat' if they support 'socialist' bill

Following a good election night for Republicans, Sen. Lindsey Graham, S.C., told Fox News that Democrats should be hesitant of supporting President Biden's "Build Back Better" socioeconomic spending package, which he referred to as "socialist."

November 4, 2021

Biden's massive spending spree stalled by Democratic allies pushing back on far-left demands

Moderate House Democrats say they will tank the the reconciliation bill unless Pelosi meeds a handful of conditions, including waiting for a CBO score.

November 4, 2021

CDC director responds after senator claims agency website gives more weight to natural immunity than vaccine

Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., had questions for CDC Director Rochelle Walensky over guidance that gave the appearance of giving more weight to natural immunity than vaccinations.

November 4, 2021

CNN, MSNBC squeeze Joe Manchin on social spending bill: 'Why can't it be done right now?'

Anchors at CNN and MSNBC put the squeeze on Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Thursday as they relentlessly hounded him over his opposition to parts of the Democrat-backed $1.75 trillion social spending bill currently being debated in Congress.

November 4, 2021

Debate over female draft re-emerges as Senate considers defense spending

Politicians are rehashing the debate over drafting women in the military as the Senate considers provisions for defense appropriations this month.

November 4, 2021

Rand Paul accuses Fauci of changing 'gain-of-function' definition to 'cover your a--' in fiery clash

Sen. Rand Paul and Dr. Anthony Fauci had the latest in their series of tense exchanges Thursday, when the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee.

November 4, 2021

Democrats in disarray as Pelosi fails to say she has votes for social spending spree: ‘I’ll let you know'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed reporters Thursday about Democrats' plans to pass the reconciliation and infrastructure bills in the coming days.