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Apparent swatting call at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia home leads to deadly car accident

December 10, 2024

Apparent swatting call at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia home leads to deadly car accident

An apparent swatting call at the home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., led to a car accident during the police response, which left one woman dead and an officer injured.

US lawmakers ask feds to help investigate mysterious drones over New Jersey

December 9, 2024

US lawmakers ask feds to help investigate mysterious drones over New Jersey

U.S. lawmakers from New Jersey are calling on federal agencies to help investigate and address the increased sightings of unmanned drones across the state.

John Cornyn 'inclined' to back Trump FBI pick Kash Patel after Senate meeting

December 9, 2024

John Cornyn 'inclined' to back Trump FBI pick Kash Patel after Senate meeting

Sen. John Cornyn said after meeting with Kash Patel that he is inclined to support him to become the next FBI director.

Biden’s three biggest lies about his family’s shady business dealings

December 9, 2024

Biden’s three biggest lies about his family’s shady business dealings

The Hunter Biden pardon didn't end the discussion of President Joe Biden's legal issues. It did protect the Big Guy, but a congressional investigation showed how much Joe lied.

Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland

December 7, 2024

Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland

The Dakotas and Great Plains states are primed to be more geopolitically important than ever in the new congressional and presidential terms.

GOP senator announces 'DOGE Acts' to back Musk, Ramaswamy government cost-cutting objectives

December 6, 2024

GOP senator announces 'DOGE Acts' to back Musk, Ramaswamy government cost-cutting objectives

Blackburn announced she will be introducing the "DOGE Acts," following meetings with Musk and Ramaswamy on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

AOC launches bid for top Democratic role on House Oversight Committee

December 6, 2024

AOC launches bid for top Democratic role on House Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced she is running for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee next Congress.

Republican declares 'bulls---' after Musk says it's 'hard not to like' Fetterman who 'puts country over party'

December 6, 2024

Republican declares 'bulls---' after Musk says it's 'hard not to like' Fetterman who 'puts country over party'

Sen. John Fetterman said he admires Elon Musk, and is not his enemy. Musk said it is "Hard not to like" the senator.

'We're going to gut the fish': Republicans give details from closed-door meetings with DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy

December 5, 2024

'We're going to gut the fish': Republicans give details from closed-door meetings with DOGE's Musk, Ramaswamy

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with members of the House and the Senate on Thursday to discuss plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Republicans slam Biden migrant parole program: ‘Rife with fraud’

December 5, 2024

Republicans slam Biden migrant parole program: ‘Rife with fraud’

Republicans grilled Ur Jaddou, head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, slamming her leadership and the Biden administration for running a humanitarian parole program “rife with fraud."