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September 28, 2024

NEWT GINGRICH: What we can learn from the Contract with America 30 years later

We had 10 specific pledges in the Contract with America. These included a tax cut, a line-item veto, anti-crime laws, tort reform, welfare reform, and changes in how Congress was run.

September 27, 2024

Billie Jean King makes history as the first individual female athlete to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Tennis legend Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in United States history.

September 27, 2024

The Man In Black: Johnny Cash statue unveiled in the Capitol

Johnny Cash has become the first musician to be honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, joining presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George Washington and civil rights figures such as Rosa Parks.

September 27, 2024

As leader race looms, John Thune takes Senate map by storm to boost GOP candidates

South Dakota Sen. John Thune is blitzing battleground states for candidates in competitive races as he vies to be the next Senate Republican leader in November.

September 27, 2024

Kamala Harris isn’t alone: Vulnerable Dems want current filibuster gone

Vulnerable Democrat senators have a history of supporting eliminating the legislative filibuster that VP Kamala Harris recently threw her support behind to pass abortion laws.

September 26, 2024

Task force on Trump assassination attempts holds first House hearing Thursday

The House task force on the attempted assassinations of former President Trump will hold its first public hearing Thursday and will focus on the July 13 rally shooting.

September 26, 2024

Local officer's bullet stopped Trump shooter's gunfire before Secret Service shot, witness testifies

Pennsylvania Police Officer Edward Lenz on Thursday said a Butler County operator initially fired at former President Trump assassination attempt shooter Thomas Crooks, stopping his gunfire.

September 25, 2024

Senate passes funding bill without SAVE Act, avoiding potential shutdown

A short term spending bill passed the Senate, avoiding a partial shutdown despite Republicans' demands to include a citizen voting requirement.

September 25, 2024

GOP senators eye comprehensive China strategy to curb CCP influence

Senate Republicans are pushing new measures to curb CCP influence across several fronts.

September 25, 2024

Top Secret Service agent in Pittsburgh says he was kept in dark on 'credible' threat ahead of Butler rally

New information regarding the first assassination attempt on Trump was uncovered by a Senate investigation and revealed in a preliminary report.