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October 7, 2023

Absence of House speaker could have serious impact on US handling of terror attacks in Israel

The absence of a House speaker amid the crisis in the Middle East brings into question whether Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., could or should receive an intelligence briefing.

October 7, 2023

Texas Republican looking to oust pro-life Dem seeks to have prior arrest expunged from his record

Jose Sanz is seeking to have an arrest expunged from his record following a reported assault incident in April 2021 when he threw a chair at his then 21-year-old sister.

October 7, 2023

Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue

Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue -- by overturning the scheme that handed power to an unaccountable private organization.

October 7, 2023

Pelosi denies breaking promise to back McCarthy in speakership vote

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied that she had promised to support her fellow Californian Rep. Kevin McCarthy as he faced a vote to oust him as speaker.

October 7, 2023

DeSantis brushes off 2024 polling, suggests Trump only leading because 'people have not made a decision'

Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News Digital that "half the electorate is up for grabs," shaking off recent polling showing him trailing both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.

October 6, 2023

Biden signs bill into law that reverses his admin's defunding of school hunting, shooting programs

On Friday, President Biden signed the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, reversing his Education Department's decision to withhold funds for school hunting classes.

October 6, 2023

Kevin McCarthy denies report he is considering resigning Congress after being ousted as House speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the former Speaker of the House, confirmed to Fox News that he is not resigning from Congress after another outlet reported he was considering it.

October 6, 2023

Student loan repayments are back. Will colleges continue to get a free pass for this mess?

Student loan repayments are back. Will colleges continue to get a free pass for this mess? And will anyone point fingers at the government for its role in the fiasco?

October 6, 2023

Team Biden let Iran infiltrate the nuclear deal. That puts all of us at risk

Team Biden let Iran infiltrate the nuclear deal. That puts all of us at risk as our enemy was working both sides of the negotiations. Now it's time for Congress to get answers.

October 6, 2023

Foreign policy experts call on House to solve 'chaos,' warn 'enemies will be emboldened'

The ouster of McCarthy as House speaker and the chaos that ensued could lead U.S. adversaries to take advantage of the crippling state of Congress, foreign policy experts say.