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April 9, 2024

Convicted pedophiles could face much darker future with GOP-backed bill: 'Can't rehabilitate a predator'

Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna will introduce bills increasing penalties against rapists and sexual abusers of children, including the death penalty against child predators.

April 9, 2024

Lone Star rep lures New York's finest to 'escape' the Big Apple for the heart of Texas

A Texas congresswoman is appealing to New York law enforcement officers to move to Texas and escape what she says is a pro-criminal environment in the Big Apple.

April 9, 2024

Maryland governor to discuss rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge with Congress

As efforts to repair the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are underway, MD Gov. Wes Moore said he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for reconstruction.

April 9, 2024

On this day in history, April 9, 1963, Sir Winston Churchill declared honorary US citizen: 'Steadfast friend'

British Prime Minster Sir Winston Churchill, one of the towering figures in western history, was declared an honorary US citizen on this day in history, April 9, 1963.

April 8, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Mayorkas’s impeachment trial

After the House of Representatives voted to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary, it is now the Senate's turn to vote on the political future of Alejandro Mayorkas.

April 8, 2024

Biden's new student loan handout faces bipartisan skepticism in Congress

House and Senate lawmakers who opposed President Biden's initial student loan forgiveness plan appear to be wary of his latest proposal.

April 7, 2024

Desperate Zelenskyy warns 'Ukraine will lose the war' if Congress does not send more aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy warned that his country will "lose the war" against Russia if Congress does not approve more military aid.

April 6, 2024

Biden-appointed judge torches DOJ for defying subpoenas after prosecuting Trump adviser

A Biden judge blasted the president's Justice Department for hypocritically allowing its attorneys to defy a subpoena even though it prosecuted a Trump adviser for doing the same thing.

April 5, 2024

Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, urge Congress to approve recovery funds

President Biden will visit Baltimore on Friday afternoon to receive an operational update on recovery efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last week.

April 5, 2024

Sen Tim Scott, colleagues launch new video series aimed at courting Black voters

Tim Scott is launching a weekly video series with several Black members of Congress to spotlight the voices of Black Republicans.