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April 12, 2023

Fellow Democrats turn on Dianne Feinstein, call for her to resign from Senate: 'dereliction of duty'

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's, D-Calif., Democratic colleagues have begun calling for her resignation from the Senate, citing continued concern over her health and ability to serve.

April 12, 2023

What might happen next: How a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could impact the United States

A battle over Taiwan could make the Ukraine conflict appear like a skirmish and it would all start with a Chinese invasion of the island.

April 12, 2023

Katie Porter complains to Colbert how 'hard' it is to be in Congress: ‘You’re hot, you’re late, you’re sweaty’

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., complained to CBS host Stephen Colbert about how hard it is to work in Congress and that working with GOP lawmakers as difficult.

April 12, 2023

Pro-life Republicans say FDA approval of abortion pill was illegal, ask appeals court to uphold injunction

A group of 69 Republican members of Congress are asking the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a Texas judge's decision halting FDA approval for the abortion pill.

April 11, 2023

US State Department proposes $542M sale of mobility artillery rocket systems to Morocco

The United States and the government of Morocco are poised to enter a deal worth $542 million that includes the sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS.

April 11, 2023

Democrat seeking to replace Rep. Katie Porter drops out of race after suffering fall, brain injury

Former Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., dropped his challenge to replace Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday after announcing that he suffered a “moderate traumatic brain injury."

April 11, 2023

Democratic congresswoman, 54, reveals Parkinson's diagnosis, says 'don't feel sorry for me'

Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealed Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, assuring constituents that they can "empathize" but there was no need to "feel sorry" for her.

April 11, 2023

'Gang of 8' lawmakers to get Trump, Biden, Pence classified documents

The Biden administration is cooperating with Gang of Eight lawmakers to produce classified documents recovered from the homes of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence.

April 10, 2023

The Future is Now: China, Russia revert to pre-1989 world and fundamentally challenge the US-led West

Whether it's Russia' invasion of Ukraine or China's strengthening authoritarianism, America has learned a lesson that was three decades in the making.

April 10, 2023

Jordan takes the fight to Alvin Bragg, plans NYC hearing on his ‘pro-crime’ policies

The House Judiciary Committee announced on Monday it will hold a field hearing in New York City to examine Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's "pro-crime" policies.