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House passes annual defense bill with extension of controversial surveillance tool

December 14, 2023

House passes annual defense bill with extension of controversial surveillance tool

The House has passed its annual defense bill despite opposition from both progressives and conservatives.

Americans weigh importance of Ukraine funding against bolstering border security: 'Charity begins at home'

December 14, 2023

Americans weigh importance of Ukraine funding against bolstering border security: 'Charity begins at home'

People in Nashville shared mixed opinions on whether sending aid to Ukraine or fixing the border crisis was more important for America's national security.

FLASHBACK: Biden said people who defy Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas should be held 'criminally' accountable

December 13, 2023

FLASHBACK: Biden said people who defy Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas should be held 'criminally' accountable

In October 2021, President Biden said that who defy the January 6 Committee's congressional subpoenas should be held accountable.

Republicans cry foul as Hunter Biden ignores subpoena, citing Democrats' past outrage at Bannon, Navarro

December 13, 2023

Republicans cry foul as Hunter Biden ignores subpoena, citing Democrats' past outrage at Bannon, Navarro

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., former deputy independent counsel Solomon Wisenberg and former George W. Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer called out Hunter Biden's hypocrisy.

AOC defends Hunter Biden after refusal to testify before Congress; GOP just 'story telling at this point'

December 13, 2023

AOC defends Hunter Biden after refusal to testify before Congress; GOP just 'story telling at this point'

Democratic U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defend Hunter Biden on Wednesday after he refused to testify before House lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

WATCH: White House says Biden 'proud' of Hunter despite mounting legal issues, subpoena defiance

December 13, 2023

WATCH: White House says Biden 'proud' of Hunter despite mounting legal issues, subpoena defiance

The White House says President Biden and his wife are "proud" of their son Hunter despite the mounting legal issues he faces, as well as his decision to defy a congressional subpoena.

1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones condemns attacks against Harvard president: ‘How racism works’

December 13, 2023

1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones condemns attacks against Harvard president: ‘How racism works’

1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones argued Harvard President Claudine Gay is not taking heat because of her stance on antisemitism but because she's Black.

Hunter Biden faces backlash after defying subpoena with press conference 'stunt': 'Hold him in contempt!'

December 13, 2023

Hunter Biden faces backlash after defying subpoena with press conference 'stunt': 'Hold him in contempt!'

Critics lashed out at Hunter Biden following his Capitol Hill press conference in which he refused to appear for a deposition before Congress.

Exclusive: Zelenskyy tells Bret Baier funding Ukraine is about 'morality,' not economics

December 12, 2023

Exclusive: Zelenskyy tells Bret Baier funding Ukraine is about 'morality,' not economics

President Biden pledged another $200 million package for Ukraine, which leaves the U.S. with around $4.4 billion-worth of weapon stockpiles to draw upon for further aid.

Calls grow for Congress to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs despite Democrat 'stonewalling'

December 12, 2023

Calls grow for Congress to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs despite Democrat 'stonewalling'

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., became the latest lawmaker to call for the subpoena of Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs, despite what he called Democrat "stonewalling."