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September 25, 2023

GOP moves to axe USDA proposal pressuring public schools to adopt Biden admin's LGBTQ 'social experiments'

Republicans in both chambers of Congress are moving to strike down a USDA rule proposal that they say pressures schools to adopt the Biden administration's "woke agenda."

September 25, 2023

South Carolina Republican demands mainstream media cover 'open' border crisis that 'nobody can deny'

CNN's Jim Acosta accused Rep. Ralph Norman of "throwing rhetoric around" during a discussion about the southern border crisis and a potential government shutdown.

September 24, 2023

House of Representatives ‘dysfunction’ may make southern border 'worse': Sen. Mark Kelly

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., blamed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for what he called an "unprecedented" form of "dysfunction" in the House.

September 23, 2023

Menendez defiant as growing chorus of Democrats call for his resignation

New Jersey and national Democrats are piling on Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and calling for him to resign after his federal indictment on bribery charges.

September 22, 2023

Republicans erupt after Pentagon exempts Ukraine aid from potential US government shutdown: 'Says it all'

Republicans are sounding off after the Pentagon confirmed its operations supporting Ukraine's military would be exempt from any potential U.S. government shutdown.

September 22, 2023

Anti-food waste proposals introduced in both chambers of Congress

Bipartisan bills aimed at cutting America's food waste in half come 2030 were introduced by members of both the House and Senate on Thursday.

September 21, 2023

House abruptly cancels votes for the week without spending deal after series of defeats for GOP leaders

House lawmakers will be told not to expect any more votes this week amid chaos over how to fund the government.

September 20, 2023

The Speaker’s Lobby: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a possible government shutdown

Government funding is set to expire on midnight next Saturday, will House Republicans and Democrats come up with a deal within the next ten days?

September 20, 2023

Social media skewers AG Garland after he says DOJ applies 'same laws to everyone': 'Straight up liar'

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland was slammed by conservatives after telling the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that the Department of Justice treats all Americans fairly.

September 20, 2023

AG Garland defends DOJ from accusations of targeting pro-life groups, parents in fiery testimony

Attorney General Merrick Garland fended off questions from Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, regarding the DOJ's targeting of parents at school board meetings and pro-lifers.