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March 12, 2024

Congress addresses uptick in postal carrier robberies through new legislation targeting safety

In response to the escalating issue of letter carrier robberies, Congress is taking action by introducing legislation that aims to boost protection for postal workers.

March 11, 2024

Senate Republicans hammer Biden's $7.3 trillion budget request as 'liberal wish list'

Senate Republicans trashed President Biden's latest budget request for fiscal year 2025 on Monday, calling it "reckless" in light of skyrocketing national debt.

March 11, 2024

Katie Britt comes off unpolished in much anticipated Biden SOTU response, GOP strategists say

Katie Britt's State of the Union Republican response left something to be desired for many GOP viewers.

March 9, 2024

California pastor Jack Hibbs answers Democrat critics of his prayer to Congress

Pastor Jack Hibbs of California offered a prayer to Congress to open the session on Jan. 30, 2024. But some Democrats pushed back in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson; Hibbs shared thoughts.

March 9, 2024

Senate Dems, Republicans clash over federal IVF protections: ‘They're covering their a---s’

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in states to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) without the federal government getting involved.

March 8, 2024

Senate passes multi-billion-dollar funding package to avoid government shutdown

The Senate passed several appropriations bills on Friday to avoid a government shutdown, and after President Biden's State of the Union address the night before.

March 8, 2024

Mirroring Obama, Biden rebukes Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade in SOTU address

President Biden's decision to target Supreme Court justices during his State of the Union address on Thursday mirrored that of former President Barack Obama in 2010.

March 8, 2024

Sen. Schmitt says Biden failed to address key issues during 'divisive,' 'bizarre' SOTU address

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt said President Joe Biden side-stepped on several key issues during his "divisive" State of the Union address.

March 8, 2024

TikTok’s effort to recruit American kids as ‘foreign agents’ for China against ban may backfire: ‘Disturbing’

A Republican lawmaker sent a scathing notice to TikTok Friday for allegedly "targeting" kids who use the platform to "lobby" for CCP against ban.

March 8, 2024

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announces 2028 Congressional bid

In an interview with Outkick, former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom confirmed his intentions to run for office after previously hinting at his interest in a political bid.