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Lawmakers on Trump assassination task force share rare bipartisan ‘commitment’; omitted reps question absence

July 29, 2024

Lawmakers on Trump assassination task force share rare bipartisan ‘commitment’; omitted reps question absence

There was bipartisan agreement in getting to the bottom of the failures and negligence that led to the attempted assassination of former President Trump upon the naming of a new task force.

'Stop pretending': Conservative activist wants Dems behind SCOTUS ethics rules to take their own medicine

July 29, 2024

'Stop pretending': Conservative activist wants Dems behind SCOTUS ethics rules to take their own medicine

Leonard Leo, the co-chairman of the Federalist Society, is calling President Biden's bluff in latest attempt to impose new changes to the Supreme Court.

Cornyn drives record fundraising as Senate leader race to succeed McConnell draws near

July 29, 2024

Cornyn drives record fundraising as Senate leader race to succeed McConnell draws near

Sen. John Cornyn hit a fundraising milestone as he continues to campaign for Republican Senate leader to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Bipartisan task force members named in Trump assassination attempt probe

July 29, 2024

Bipartisan task force members named in Trump assassination attempt probe

A bipartisan task force was created by Democrat and Republican leaders in the house to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Trump.

Dems likely need a political miracle to pass Biden's longshot high court overhaul

July 29, 2024

Dems likely need a political miracle to pass Biden's longshot high court overhaul

Biden's proposed Supreme Court overhaul would be nearly impossible given the current political divisions in Congress and across state legislatures.

'So-called expert bureaucrats': Fishermen rip Sen Warren's new plan to 'silence' them

July 29, 2024

'So-called expert bureaucrats': Fishermen rip Sen Warren's new plan to 'silence' them

America’s seafood leaders are pushing back on new plans from Democrats on Capitol Hill to revive the Chevron doctrine, which fishermen say threatens their livelihoods.

Here's how Kamala Harris' successor as vice president would be chosen if President Biden steps down

July 28, 2024

Here's how Kamala Harris' successor as vice president would be chosen if President Biden steps down

If President Biden were to step down as commander in chief today, there would be a constitutional process to fill the vacant vice presidency.

Morning Glory: Nine things Trump needs to do the second he takes office

July 27, 2024

Morning Glory: Nine things Trump needs to do the second he takes office

If former President Trump can win big in November, he and fellow Republicans need to move fast and start legislating. Here are nine moves they can make if they are victorious.

House Republicans replace American flags at Union Station after anti-Israel protests

July 25, 2024

House Republicans replace American flags at Union Station after anti-Israel protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson led Republican lawmakers in replacing American flags that were removed and burned at Union Station during anti-Israel protests.

Anti-Israel agitators burn American flags, accuse Netanyahu of being 'war criminal' as he addresses Congress

July 24, 2024

Anti-Israel agitators burn American flags, accuse Netanyahu of being 'war criminal' as he addresses Congress

Anti-Israel demonstrations protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress on Wednesday quickly turned chaotic.