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McCarthy exasperated with fellow Republicans on funding fight: 'I'm not quite sure what they want'

September 14, 2023

McCarthy exasperated with fellow Republicans on funding fight: 'I'm not quite sure what they want'

Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he doesn't know what members of the House Freedom Caucus want from budget negotaitions, leading to a heated Thursday meeting.

Conservative groups demand GOP border security bill’s inclusion in funding to avoid shutdown

September 14, 2023

Conservative groups demand GOP border security bill’s inclusion in funding to avoid shutdown

Conservative groups are calling for the inclusion of a bill to restart border wall construction and overhaul asylum claims in any continuing resolution to keep the government open.

I’m a mom of 3 school-aged children and we need to protect parents’ rights inside the classroom

September 14, 2023

I’m a mom of 3 school-aged children and we need to protect parents’ rights inside the classroom

I’m a mom of 3 school-aged children and we need to protect parents’ rights inside the classroom. The relationship parents had with schools was damaged. Congress needs to fix it.

McCarthy blasts White House memo to news outlets urging 'scrutiny' of impeachment inquiry

September 14, 2023

McCarthy blasts White House memo to news outlets urging 'scrutiny' of impeachment inquiry

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday called out the White House for delivering instructions to the media on how to cover the impeachment inquiry against President BIden.

Romney uses Biden's own words against him, calls for president to join him in retirement: 'Time to transition'

September 13, 2023

Romney uses Biden's own words against him, calls for president to join him in retirement: 'Time to transition'

Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney called for President Biden and former President Donald Trump to join him in retirement by dropping their bids for president.

WATCH: Karine Jean-Pierre rants against Biden impeachment inquiry, snaps at reporter in testy moment

September 13, 2023

WATCH: Karine Jean-Pierre rants against Biden impeachment inquiry, snaps at reporter in testy moment

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre snapped at a reporter pushing back against her claims amid a rant about the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola dies after shocking plane crash

September 13, 2023

Husband of Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola dies after shocking plane crash

The husband of Rep. Mary Peltola died in a plane crash on Wednesday, her office has announced. Her office has not offered details regarding the incident.

Tuberville says House GOP must 'not waste time' with Biden impeachment

September 13, 2023

Tuberville says House GOP must 'not waste time' with Biden impeachment

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday that an impeachment effort against President Biden must be "ironclad" and urged House Republicans to "not waste time."

On this day in history, September 13, 1948, trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith is elected to Senate

September 13, 2023

On this day in history, September 13, 1948, trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith is elected to Senate

Margaret Chase Smith made history as the first woman elected to serve in both houses of Congress when she was elected to the Senate on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1948.

Lauren Boebert removed from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance in Colorado after laughing and singing loudly: report

September 12, 2023

Lauren Boebert removed from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance in Colorado after laughing and singing loudly: report

Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado was escorted out of a theater in Denver after reportedly taking pictures, singing and laughing loudly, and vaping.