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February 9, 2024

Biden blistered by mainstream media after 'disaster' press conference: 'Elderly, irritable man'

President Biden attempted to defend his mental acuity in a Thursday night press conference that several media outlets are rating as politically damaging.

February 9, 2024

On this day in history, February 9, 1942 feds enact Daylight Saving Time in darkest hours of World War II

The U.S. federal government enacted nationwide daylight saving time on this day in history, Feb. 9, 1942. It was seen as a way to promote the national defense amid World War II.

February 8, 2024

Republicans slam Biden as 'unfit' for office after classified docs report, as Democrats say he's cleared

Republicans are accusing the government of operating on a double standard over Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

February 8, 2024

Leading House Republican announces retirement from Congress: 'Privilege of my life'

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., says she will not be seeking re-election to the House, saying in a statement that she made the decision after "prayer and reflection."

February 8, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to potential timing for the Senate and the international aid package

The Senate has cleared the first barrier to starting debate on the $95 billion aid package for countries like Ukraine and Israel.

February 8, 2024

Hillary Clinton calls Trump's effort to kill border bill a 'real danger': 'That's what authoritarians do'

In an interview with MSNBC, Hillary Clinton blasted former President Trump's actions in blocking the border bill on Capitol Hill as being "authoritarian."

February 8, 2024

From the border to impeachment to the courts, gridlock reigns in Washington

After Tuesday's most recent political blunder of Republicans failing to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, what is the strategy of congressional Republicans?

February 7, 2024

Border Patrol chief disappointed in Lankford bill's failure, suggests good may have outweighed bad

United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens sounded off on 'The Story' over the failure of the Lankford-Sinema-Murphy border bill, saying the agency needs resources.

February 7, 2024

White House says ICE will reduce deportations, detention capacity if Republicans don't pass border bill

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will reduce operations due to budget shortfalls, blaming Republicans.

February 7, 2024

Mitch McConnell scoffs at GOP critics after his border deal collapses: 'They had their shot'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell scoffed at GOP critics like Sen. Ted Cruz who are frustrated with his handling of border negotiations.