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Incumbent Iowa Republican says Dem House opponent 'wasting taxpayer money' with recount

November 22, 2024

Incumbent Iowa Republican says Dem House opponent 'wasting taxpayer money' with recount

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has called a Democrat-backed recount of her 2024 House race a waste of taxpayer money while she leads Christina Bohannan by fewer than 1,000 votes.

GOP senator debuts bill to abolish Department of Education following Trump campaign promise

November 21, 2024

GOP senator debuts bill to abolish Department of Education following Trump campaign promise

A GOP senator is pushing a new bill to abolish the Department of Education, which Trump said he planned to do on the campaign trail.

Fetterman says 'F--- that' amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant

November 21, 2024

Fetterman says 'F--- that' amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant

U.S. lawmakers from both parties condemned the ICC's move to issue arrest warrants against Israeli figures Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines calls out ‘deranged’ co-hosts of ‘The View’ over Capitol Hill bathroom ban

November 21, 2024

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines calls out ‘deranged’ co-hosts of ‘The View’ over Capitol Hill bathroom ban

Riley Gaines called out the co-hosts of "The View" on social media over their stance on a new resolution that would ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.

FBI director, Homeland Security secretary refuse to publicly testify, Senate chairman says

November 21, 2024

FBI director, Homeland Security secretary refuse to publicly testify, Senate chairman says

FBI Director Christopher Wray and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas after facing backlash for skipping public national security hearings this week.

Senate showdown: GOP secures deal with Schumer to save coveted appellate judges for Trump

November 21, 2024

Senate showdown: GOP secures deal with Schumer to save coveted appellate judges for Trump

Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a midnight deal that would secure four crucial appellate court judge nominations for President-elect Trump.

Transgender women are 'every bit as 'biologically female' as cis women,' bisexual, trans state lawmaker claims

November 21, 2024

Transgender women are 'every bit as 'biologically female' as cis women,' bisexual, trans state lawmaker claims

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr claims transgender women are just as much "'biologically female' as cis women."

Morning Glory: Worried about the national debt?

November 21, 2024

Morning Glory: Worried about the national debt?

If Congress and the president don’t care about small stuff when it comes to controlling national debt, why should voters believe our debt is a problem that warrants entitlement reform?

November 20, 2024

Republican leaders urge conference to ban trans athletes in women's sports amid San Jose State controversy

Thirteen Republican leaders signed off on a letter to the Mountain West Conference, urging it to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer heading to Mar-a-Lago after being floated for Labor Secretary: sources

November 20, 2024

Lori Chavez-DeRemer heading to Mar-a-Lago after being floated for Labor Secretary: sources

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., who is reportedly in consideration to lead the Labor Department, is traveling to Mar-a-Lago at the end of this week, Fox News Digital has learned.