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Tim Scott labels Schumer's call for Israeli leader change 'electoral interference'

March 22, 2024

Tim Scott labels Schumer's call for Israeli leader change 'electoral interference'

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is introducing a resolution to label calls for Israel to have an election during war, like Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., did in a recent floor speech, as "electoral interference."

WATCH: Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

March 22, 2024

WATCH: Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

Rep. David Trone, D-Md., the Democrat frontrunner in Maryland's contentious Senate race, dropped a racial slur during a House Budget Committee hearing.

We’ve seen how dangerous it is for men to compete against women, and we’re standing for fair competition

March 22, 2024

We’ve seen how dangerous it is for men to compete against women, and we’re standing for fair competition

To ensure a fair playing field for athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete, Congress should swiftly pass the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

Longtime PA Dem silent on support for freshman 'Squad' member after his name is quietly removed from site

March 22, 2024

Longtime PA Dem silent on support for freshman 'Squad' member after his name is quietly removed from site

Longtime Democratic Penn. Sen. Bob Casey's office and campaign has not answered repeated inquiries whether he endorses Rep. Summer Lee in light of her rhetoric on Israel.

Senate GOP poised to delay $1.2T funding package amid 'utterly absurd' process

March 22, 2024

Senate GOP poised to delay $1.2T funding package amid 'utterly absurd' process

Senate Republicans frustrated with a lack of procedure and unfettered spending are poised to delay the passage of the second slate of appropriations bills.

Rep. Cammack concerned about AI's impact on 2024 election: 'Critical issue'

March 22, 2024

Rep. Cammack concerned about AI's impact on 2024 election: 'Critical issue'

Kat Cammack says AI could disrupt the 2024 election. A report says shared AI image tools generate election disinformation in 41% of cases and voting disinformation in 59% of cases.

Ukraine aid could be saved by obscure congressional rules, Reagan-era politics, Boll Weevils and Gypsy Moths

March 21, 2024

Ukraine aid could be saved by obscure congressional rules, Reagan-era politics, Boll Weevils and Gypsy Moths

An obscure congressional rule could force the House to vote on Ukraine aid without Speaker Johnson's blessing, but the last time it was used successfully was under Reagan

Conservative lawmakers slam $1.2T government funding bill as 'swamp omnibus'

March 21, 2024

Conservative lawmakers slam $1.2T government funding bill as 'swamp omnibus'

House conservatives are balking at the $1.2 trillion "minibus" unveiled by congressional leaders Thursday that's expected to go to a vote Friday.

National security hawks warn Congress throwing Pentagon 'under the bus' with 'inadequate' spending bump

March 21, 2024

National security hawks warn Congress throwing Pentagon 'under the bus' with 'inadequate' spending bump

Republican national security hawks in both the House and Senate are concerned about the proposed increases to military spending not going far enough to ensure national and international security.

Term limits, preventing leader ‘monarchy’ become top concerns in post-McConnell GOP

March 21, 2024

Term limits, preventing leader ‘monarchy’ become top concerns in post-McConnell GOP

The top two concerns for Republican conference members are term limits and an approachable leader as the Senate GOP considers what they want in a McConnell successor.