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Reporter's Notebook: No proof of citizenship? No vote

September 5, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: No proof of citizenship? No vote

Many Congressmen are worried that a growing number of people in the U.S. could illegally vote in upcoming elections, Democrats in Congress are pushing back.

On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

September 5, 2024

On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding Fathers such as John Adams, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

Schumer sounds off on GOP plan to tie citizenship voting requirement to spending bill

September 4, 2024

Schumer sounds off on GOP plan to tie citizenship voting requirement to spending bill

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer responded to a GOP plan to attach a bill mandating proof of citizenship in order to vote to a must-pass short term spending package.

Videographer becomes GOP nominee for Massachusetts' 8th congressional district

September 3, 2024

Videographer becomes GOP nominee for Massachusetts' 8th congressional district

Robert Burke won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts' eighth congressional district Tuesday night by a wide margin of victory against two other GOP hopefuls.

House committee subpoenas Blinken over deadly Afghanistan withdrawal

September 3, 2024

House committee subpoenas Blinken over deadly Afghanistan withdrawal

House lawmakers subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify about the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

On Capitol Hill, it's 'back to school' all over again

September 3, 2024

On Capitol Hill, it's 'back to school' all over again

Congress' next session is slated to begin Sept. 9, with staffers and members of the press already trickling back into Washington as lawmakers' "summer vacation" draws to a close.

Michigan becomes a top GOP Senate target as Mike Rogers ties with Dem opponent among older voters

September 2, 2024

Michigan becomes a top GOP Senate target as Mike Rogers ties with Dem opponent among older voters

Mike Rogers' Republican Senate bid in Michigan has emerged as one of the biggest GOP pickup opportunities.

GOP senators look to tie crackdown on noncitizen voting to must-pass spending bill

August 30, 2024

GOP senators look to tie crackdown on noncitizen voting to must-pass spending bill

Some GOP lawmakers want to see a GOP priority Trump-backed bill tied to a spending measure next month as Congress contends with another potential government shutdown.

GOP chairman subpoenas Biden officials to appear for sworn depositions on voter mobilization EO

August 29, 2024

GOP chairman subpoenas Biden officials to appear for sworn depositions on voter mobilization EO

Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., is issuing subpoenas to five Biden administration agency officials to sit for sworn depositions related to President Biden's voter mobilization executive order.

House committee calls for investigation into potential ethics violations by Biden's education secretary

August 27, 2024

House committee calls for investigation into potential ethics violations by Biden's education secretary

The Committee on Education and the Workforce shared a letter exclusively with Fox News Digital requesting an investigation into claims Education Secretary Cardona violated the Hatch Act.