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November 15, 2023

Critics slam Biden admin for waiver that gives Iran access to $10B fund: 'absolutely outrageous'

The U.S. extended a sanctions waiver that critics slammed as tantamount to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East.

November 15, 2023

Republicans warn Biden admin's foreign farm worker rule is 'giveaway to Big Labor'

Republicans want the Biden administration to withdraw a rule that they say is a "giveaway" to Big Labor and would hurt the efficiency of U.S. farms.

November 15, 2023

Social media giants feature far more pro-Palestinian content than pro-Israeli content, led by TikTok: expert

Three social media giants — TikTok, Instagram and Facebook — all feature more pro-Palestinian hashtags than pro-Israel hashtags, per a recent Washington Post article.

November 15, 2023

'Squad' member faces attack from within own party over Israel stance amid Dem infighting on Gaza

New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman could face a tough reelection campaign amid controversy over his Israel stance, which could be compounded if George Latimer makes a run.

November 14, 2023

McCarthy foe calls alleged kidney-hit a 'sad asterisk on his career' amid raucous day in Congress

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., reacted to his alleged altercation with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., during a FOX News interview on Tuesday.

November 14, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide as to why tensions are running so high right now on Capitol Hill

The House of Representatives has now been in session for its 10th consecutive week, however tensions are arguably at an all time high.

November 14, 2023

Liberal columnist slams anonymous Democrats undercutting bosses on Israel

New York Magazine blasts Hill staffers for anonymous calls for a ceasefire, calling their behavior a 'misunderstanding of how elected representation is supposed to function'

November 14, 2023

Senate Democrats block bipartisan House Israel aid bill

Senate Democrats blocked a a stand-alone Israel aid package to Israel on Tuesday after it passed the House with bipartisan support Nov. 2.

November 14, 2023

Rhode Island Democrat Gabe Amo is sworn into Congress

Gabe Amo, a Democrat from Rhode Island, was sworn into office Monday after winning a special election in November. He replaced Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned.

November 14, 2023

House Freedom Caucus comes out swinging against Johnson plan to avert shutdown

The conservative House Freedom Caucus is officially opposed to a government funding plan put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson to avert a government shutdown