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Trump assassination attempt task force chair questions 'frozen' response to shooter after touring site

August 27, 2024

Trump assassination attempt task force chair questions 'frozen' response to shooter after touring site

Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., chairman of the task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, on Monday questioned a "frozen" response from law enforcement.

Trump assassination task force rebuffs parallel probe: We’re ‘the only task force of jurisdiction’

August 26, 2024

Trump assassination task force rebuffs parallel probe: We’re ‘the only task force of jurisdiction’

Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo., are leading the official probe, which is being paralleled by an unsanctioned group of lawmakers and experts.

Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race

August 23, 2024

Vulnerable Ohio Dem changes tune on working 'for Biden' amid 'toss-up' re-election race

Vulnerable Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur tells voters she doesn't "work" for Biden despite saying in 2020 it would be an "honor" to "work for him and" Kamala Harris.

Reporter's Notebook: What the end of the year looks like in Congress

August 23, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: What the end of the year looks like in Congress

Congress must pass a spending package by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown, but the upcoming presidential election could complicate both parties' strategies for doing so.

Future of US security depends on 'spectrum sharing'

August 23, 2024

Future of US security depends on 'spectrum sharing'

Wireless technologies are crucial to our national security, especially for missile defense and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, which rely on specific spectrum bands.

27 states press SCOTUS to halt Biden ATF’s 'blatant attack' on gun owners, claiming end-run around Congress

August 23, 2024

27 states press SCOTUS to halt Biden ATF’s 'blatant attack' on gun owners, claiming end-run around Congress

West Virginia and Montana led 27 states in filing an amicus brief opposing the ATF's new rule expanding the definition of what a gun is.

The Home Stretch: VP Harris fills Democrats with optimism as Election Day nears

August 22, 2024

The Home Stretch: VP Harris fills Democrats with optimism as Election Day nears

With the election cycle approaching the home stretch, Vice President Harris' rapid ascendance is alleviating some Democratic concern over holding the Senate and reclaiming the House.

Dem lawmakers' voting records with Biden-Harris in spotlight ahead of tight races

August 22, 2024

Dem lawmakers' voting records with Biden-Harris in spotlight ahead of tight races

The National Republican Senatorial Committee targeted a large slate of vulnerable Democrats vying for Senate seats in a new round of ads.

Democratic New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. dead at 87

August 21, 2024

Democratic New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. dead at 87

Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey passed away on Wednesday after serving 14 terms in Congress.

Three candidates advance in primary for Alaska's at-large district

August 21, 2024

Three candidates advance in primary for Alaska's at-large district

Three candidates advance to the general election for Alaska's at-large congressional district after the state's primary.