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Newt Gingrich vows to oppose Senate's 'sell-out' border bill: This is 'suicidally stupid'

January 30, 2024

Newt Gingrich vows to oppose Senate's 'sell-out' border bill: This is 'suicidally stupid'

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich outlined his thoughts on a border proposal seeking to provide solutions to the crisis at the southern border.

Congressman calls out China at International Religious Freedom Summit, says Uyghurs need more protection

January 30, 2024

Congressman calls out China at International Religious Freedom Summit, says Uyghurs need more protection

The International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., tackled the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and activists and lawmakers brought attention to its loopholes.

Cori Bush blames 'right-wing' watchdog groups for DOJ probe

January 30, 2024

Cori Bush blames 'right-wing' watchdog groups for DOJ probe

Rep. Cori Bush is placing blame on "right-wing" watchdogs after revelations Tuesday that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into her alleged misuse of government funds.

Mike Pence's AAF sends memo to lawmakers: 'Biden doesn't seem to want Israel to win'

January 30, 2024

Mike Pence's AAF sends memo to lawmakers: 'Biden doesn't seem to want Israel to win'

Advancing American Freedom, Mike Pence's nonprofit political advocacy group, is urging Congress to hold President Biden accountable for allegedly hindering Israel's war efforts against Hamas.

McConnell-aligned GOP groups raise a record $95 million last year in battle for Senate majority

January 30, 2024

McConnell-aligned GOP groups raise a record $95 million last year in battle for Senate majority

Two outside groups aligned with longtime Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell report raising over $95 million last year in efforts to win back a Republican majority in the chamber.

Dems turn to state courts as political 'weapon' amid 2024's gerrymander blitz: experts

January 30, 2024

Dems turn to state courts as political 'weapon' amid 2024's gerrymander blitz: experts

State leaders, most notably Democrats, are increasingly turning to state courts as a political tool to help pass elections laws and redistricted maps ahead of the 2024 election.

Ex-FBI official warns Biden's open border could lead to 10/7 Israel-style attack: 'Greatest risk in lifetime'

January 29, 2024

Ex-FBI official warns Biden's open border could lead to 10/7 Israel-style attack: 'Greatest risk in lifetime'

Chris Swecker, the former FBI Assistant Director for the criminal investigative division, sounded off on 'America Reports' about the threat at the Mexican border.

At war or not? US conflict with Iran-backed militias blurs line

January 29, 2024

At war or not? US conflict with Iran-backed militias blurs line

Where does the conflict with Iranian-backed rebels leave the U.S. militarily, politically and constitutionally when it comes to war – or whatever the U.S. is engaged in right now?

Trump aide's sentence for defying Congress highlights 'two-tier' justice system: observer

January 29, 2024

Trump aide's sentence for defying Congress highlights 'two-tier' justice system: observer

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been sentenced to prison for flouting a congressional subpoena, and one legal expert is calling foul on the DOJ for its double standards.

Newsom claims Biden has border plan, blames Republicans for standing in the way

January 28, 2024

Newsom claims Biden has border plan, blames Republicans for standing in the way

Democrats and Republicans continue pointing fingers to blame who is responsible for the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border involving illegal immigrants.