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Reporter's Notebook: With no government shutdown, it feels like Christmas in September

October 8, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: With no government shutdown, it feels like Christmas in September

This spending bill funds the government through October, November and just before Christmas, setting up another showdown just before Christmas Eve.

Mayorkas rips 'politicized' atmosphere over FEMA disaster response amid GOP criticism: 'It sows distrust'

October 8, 2024

Mayorkas rips 'politicized' atmosphere over FEMA disaster response amid GOP criticism: 'It sows distrust'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is pushing back against what he says is disinformation on the agency's response to the disaster caused by Hurricane Helene.

Wisconsin Senate race shifts to 'toss up' by handicapper as Tammy Baldwin fights for re-election

October 8, 2024

Wisconsin Senate race shifts to 'toss up' by handicapper as Tammy Baldwin fights for re-election

The Senate race in Wisconsin is being shifted to a "Toss Up," signifying Democrats losing ground in the crucial state.

Anti-Israel agitators set up encampment outside Jewish Dem rep's home on eve of Oct 7 Hamas attack anniversary

October 7, 2024

Anti-Israel agitators set up encampment outside Jewish Dem rep's home on eve of Oct 7 Hamas attack anniversary

Anti-Israel protesters set up an encampment outside the home of a Jewish Democratic House member on the eve of the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks, the congressman revealed.

Senate Republicans mark Oct 7 attack 1 year out as Israel-Hamas war continues

October 7, 2024

Senate Republicans mark Oct 7 attack 1 year out as Israel-Hamas war continues

Senate Republicans issued a renewed condemnation of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel one year after they occurred.

Blackface photo shakes up toss-up House district in NY

October 4, 2024

Blackface photo shakes up toss-up House district in NY

New York Republican Congressman Michael Lawler is embroiled in controversy over a 2006 Halloween costume, when he dressed in blackface as Michael Jackson.

Soros-backed dark money network paid New York Dem candidate's salary: 'Incredibly problematic'

October 4, 2024

Soros-backed dark money network paid New York Dem candidate's salary: 'Incredibly problematic'

A top Dem House candidate drew a salary worth tens of thousands of dollars from a left-wing dark money group heavily bankrolled by George Soros’ political empire.

FEMA has funds needed for 'immediate response and recovery,' despite Mayorkas' warning

October 3, 2024

FEMA has funds needed for 'immediate response and recovery,' despite Mayorkas' warning

The Department of Homeland Security says it has funding needed for immediate response and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene, although the long-term picture is less clear.

Gaetz to introduce bill cutting off federal aid to groups helping illegal immigrants enter US

October 3, 2024

Gaetz to introduce bill cutting off federal aid to groups helping illegal immigrants enter US

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is expected to introduce a bill Thursday that would cut off federal assistance to any organization giving aid to illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S.

Israel attacked by Iran: American Jewish leaders say Islamist regime will pay for missile strike

October 1, 2024

Israel attacked by Iran: American Jewish leaders say Islamist regime will pay for missile strike

Jewish American leaders on Tuesday afternoon reacted to Iran's unprecedented missile attacks against Israel and threats in that region.