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White House roasts 'Squad' Democrats for 'repugnant' comments after brutal Hamas murders: 'Disgraceful'

October 10, 2023

White House roasts 'Squad' Democrats for 'repugnant' comments after brutal Hamas murders: 'Disgraceful'

The White House ripped comments from members of the far-left "Squad" concerning the war between Hamas and Israel as "repugnant," "wrong," and "disgraceful."

Lawsuit against OSU in sexual abuse scandal could result in deposition for Speaker candidate Jordan

October 9, 2023

Lawsuit against OSU in sexual abuse scandal could result in deposition for Speaker candidate Jordan

An outstanding lawsuit regarding a sexual abuse scandal may make a prospective speakership position difficult for the recently Trump-endorsed representative.

'Terminator' tech could one day take over humanity, 'Godfather of AI' warns

October 9, 2023

'Terminator' tech could one day take over humanity, 'Godfather of AI' warns

Geoffrey Hinton, a British computer scientist considered the "godfather" of artificial intelligence, is warning AI's dangers aren't just the fancy of "Terminator" movies.

Top Republican slams alma mater Harvard after student groups blame Israel for Hamas attack

October 9, 2023

Top Republican slams alma mater Harvard after student groups blame Israel for Hamas attack

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., called on Harvard leadership to condemn an "anti-Semitic" statement signed by more than two dozen student organizations at the university.

We stop our crime wave by finding common ground on the mean streets of major cities

October 9, 2023

We stop our crime wave by finding common ground on the mean streets of major cities

We stop our crime wave by finding common ground on the mean streets of major cities. There have to be bipartisan solutions to problems like deadly fentanyl.

How the Middle East crisis could expedite the election of a House Speaker

October 8, 2023

How the Middle East crisis could expedite the election of a House Speaker

As Israel reels from a devastating Hamas terrorists attack, the U.S. House of Representatives is "paralyzed" without a bona fide Speaker.

Absence of House speaker could have serious impact on US handling of terror attacks in Israel

October 7, 2023

Absence of House speaker could have serious impact on US handling of terror attacks in Israel

The absence of a House speaker amid the crisis in the Middle East brings into question whether Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., could or should receive an intelligence briefing.

Texas Republican looking to oust pro-life Dem seeks to have prior arrest expunged from his record

October 7, 2023

Texas Republican looking to oust pro-life Dem seeks to have prior arrest expunged from his record

Jose Sanz is seeking to have an arrest expunged from his record following a reported assault incident in April 2021 when he threw a chair at his then 21-year-old sister.

Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue

October 7, 2023

Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue

Congress abused its power to rein in horse racing. Here’s how we ride to the rescue -- by overturning the scheme that handed power to an unaccountable private organization.

Pelosi denies breaking promise to back McCarthy in speakership vote

October 7, 2023

Pelosi denies breaking promise to back McCarthy in speakership vote

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied that she had promised to support her fellow Californian Rep. Kevin McCarthy as he faced a vote to oust him as speaker.