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October 6, 2023

New York Dem's Capitol Hill fire alarm incident referred to feds for charges similar to Jan. 6 rioters

A conservative think tank's watchdog arm sent a criminal referral to the FBI and Capitol Police, among others, about New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulling a fire alarm.

October 5, 2023

Former George Santos aide pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge, faces years in prison

Embattled New York Congressman George Santos' former campaign treasurer plead guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, which could land her in jail for up to four years.

October 5, 2023

'The View's' Sunny Hostin claims Jim Jordan 'terrorized' her at a congressional hearing

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin ripped Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, lead candidate to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House, claiming he "terrorized" her once.

October 5, 2023

Federal court selects new Alabama congressional map, likely handing Democrats a seat at next House election

A three-judge panel selected a new congressional map for Alabama on Thursday, one that will likely give Democrats another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 5, 2023

Liberals erupt after Nancy Pelosi evicted from Capitol: 'What in the name of God?'

Liberals bashed GOP leadership on social media after House speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., evicted Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., from her private Capitol office.

October 5, 2023

Former special forces soldier gets another big name endorsement in race to flip swing House seat from Dems

Former Special Forces soldier and Republican congressional candidate Derrick Anderson has received another big name endorsement in his bid to flip a competitive Virginia House seat.

October 5, 2023

'Battle of the Kens': Dem senator mocks vote to remove McCarthy, 'outtake from "The Hunger Games"'

A few Republican rebels joined with Democrats to vacate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what members of Congress had to say about the historic ousting.

October 4, 2023

Matt Gaetz uses McCarthy ouster, boos from colleagues to launch campaign fundraising push

Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz launched a new fundraising push to capitalize on his successful effort to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

October 4, 2023

Overwhelming majority of House GOP's most conservative members voted to keep McCarthy

Republican rebels voted alongside House Democrats to boot McCarthy, while the majority of House Freedom Caucus members supported him despite recent disputes.

October 4, 2023

Russia claims to foil major Ukraine drone attack as Kyiv faces depletion of weapons, ammunition stockpiles

Ukraine's military continues to launch drone strikes against Moscow, but worries among its Western allies have resulted in slowed support and concerns over its dwindling supplies.