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ACLU backs efforts to sink bill stripping any nonprofit that 'bankrolls terrorists' of tax-exempt status

May 15, 2024

ACLU backs efforts to sink bill stripping any nonprofit that 'bankrolls terrorists' of tax-exempt status

A new bill that would strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits found to be materially supporting terrorists is facing lobbying efforts to sink it by groups like the ACLU.

Young, Black and Republican: House conservative aims to win Black voters over with cognac and cigars

May 15, 2024

Young, Black and Republican: House conservative aims to win Black voters over with cognac and cigars

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, is hosting a series of events titled, "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars" in cities in swing states as part of an outreach effort to Black male voters.

Biden district Republican says this critical issue will define 2024 elections

May 15, 2024

Biden district Republican says this critical issue will define 2024 elections

Rep. Mike Garcia spoke with Fox News Digital about the differences between how Republicans and Democrats approach law enforcement issues and security.

White House protests GOP-led bill that would compel Israel support

May 14, 2024

White House protests GOP-led bill that would compel Israel support

The White House is protesting a bill put forth by House Republicans that would compel President Biden to cease withholding shipments of military aid to Israel.

Israel needs our support. We must demand Biden keep his ‘ironclad’ commitment

May 13, 2024

Israel needs our support. We must demand Biden keep his ‘ironclad’ commitment

I just got back from visiting Israel and our friends there need our support. Biden had said he made an ‘ironclad’ commitment to our ally and we need to make sure he keeps it.

Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal on contempt conviction as he fights to stay out of prison

May 10, 2024

Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal on contempt conviction as he fights to stay out of prison

A federal appeals court on Friday denied an appeal by Steve Bannon, who was appealing his contempt of Congress conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Secret Service downplays report of petition warning of ‘inadequate training’: ‘Our people are exceptional’

May 10, 2024

Secret Service downplays report of petition warning of ‘inadequate training’: ‘Our people are exceptional’

The Secret Service is downplaying a report about a petition that is circulating internally raising concerns about recent incidents involving its agents.

Top Biden adviser's wife on verge of launching run for House seat in key swing state

May 8, 2024

Top Biden adviser's wife on verge of launching run for House seat in key swing state

Maggie Goodlander, the wife of national security adviser Jake Sullivan, moves toward launching a Democratic campaign for the House in battleground New Hampshire's Second Congressional District.

NPR CEO Katherine Maher declines House hearing invite amid bias scandal

May 8, 2024

NPR CEO Katherine Maher declines House hearing invite amid bias scandal

NPR CEO Katherine Maher won't be testifying before a House committee on Wednesday as requested.

Cardona refuses to condemn calls for universities to cut ties with Hillel in clash with lawmaker

May 8, 2024

Cardona refuses to condemn calls for universities to cut ties with Hillel in clash with lawmaker

Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday refused to condemn calls for universities to cut ties with Hillel at a recent House Committee hearing.