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Transgender lawmaker slams Republicans' 'bizarre' focus on culture wars

March 13, 2025

Transgender lawmaker slams Republicans' 'bizarre' focus on culture wars

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, accused Republicans of being "obsessed with culture war issues," saying the focus was "weird" and "bizarre."

Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: 'I think it'll happen'

March 13, 2025

Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: 'I think it'll happen'

President Donald Trump’s remarks coincide with a visit from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who said he didn’t want to “drag NATO" into the conversation.

Sister of Army soldier murdered at Texas base floats potential congressional challenge to Rep Al Green

March 13, 2025

Sister of Army soldier murdered at Texas base floats potential congressional challenge to Rep Al Green

Vanessa Guillén's sister, Mayra Guillén, said she might challenge to Rep. Al Green, R-Texas, after his behavior during President Donald Trump's address.

Massie reveals how much campaign cash he's hauled in since Trump targeted him for ouster: 'Fundraising record'

March 13, 2025

Massie reveals how much campaign cash he's hauled in since Trump targeted him for ouster: 'Fundraising record'

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., reveals how much campaign cash he has raised since President Donald Trump targeted him over his opposition to a government funding measure.

'Never forgotten': More military families could soon qualify for this special benefit

March 13, 2025

'Never forgotten': More military families could soon qualify for this special benefit

A new proposal would expand which military families will qualify for lifetime National Park passes.

GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem 'Mr. McBride': 'I don't have to participate in his fantasy'

March 13, 2025

GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem 'Mr. McBride': 'I don't have to participate in his fantasy'

Rep. Keith Self, who referred to transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, as "Mr. McBride," said he is not obligated to "participate" in McBride's "fantasy."

House divided over consequences for controversial congressman

March 12, 2025

House divided over consequences for controversial congressman

Democratic lawmakers are against efforts to remove Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, from his committee position, while Republicans tell Fox they disagree with his disruption of Trump's joint address.

GOP lawmaker calls trans Dem 'Mr. McBride,' abruptly ends hearing after ultimatum from another Dem

March 12, 2025

GOP lawmaker calls trans Dem 'Mr. McBride,' abruptly ends hearing after ultimatum from another Dem

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, abruptly ended a hearing on Tuesday after Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., objected to Self referring to Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., as "Mr. McBride."

AOC slapped with ethics complaint over 'troubling expenses' made to dance company

March 11, 2025

AOC slapped with ethics complaint over 'troubling expenses' made to dance company

Americans for Public Trust has filed an ethics complaint against Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez related to what they call "troubling expenses" that violate federal law.

Trump pledges to 'lead the charge' against Rep. Massie, likens him to Liz Cheney

March 11, 2025

Trump pledges to 'lead the charge' against Rep. Massie, likens him to Liz Cheney

President Donald Trump said Rep. Thomas Massie "SHOULD BE PRIMARIED" and pledged to "lead the charge against him" in a post on Truth Social.