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House Republican pushes age limits for president, members of Congress

September 7, 2023

House Republican pushes age limits for president, members of Congress

First-term House GOP lawmaker John James of Michigan is proposing to make 75 the cut-off age for anyone serving as president, vice president or in Congress.

Rep Chris Stewart's ex-staffer wins Utah special election bid to replace him

September 7, 2023

Rep Chris Stewart's ex-staffer wins Utah special election bid to replace him

Celeste Maloy, a former staffer for Rep. Chris Stewart, won her Republican primary bid to replace him, setting her up for a special election win.

Senate to grapple with AI's effect on US energy as regulation talks heat up

September 7, 2023

Senate to grapple with AI's effect on US energy as regulation talks heat up

The top Republican on the Senate Energy Committee will talk about AI's contribution to the energy sector and warn against that technology falling into the wrong hands.

Biden admin blasts 'dangerous' Tuberville military nomination holds but blocks alternate path forward

September 7, 2023

Biden admin blasts 'dangerous' Tuberville military nomination holds but blocks alternate path forward

The Biden administration has dismissed the idea of calling on Senate Democrats to individually pass the president's military nominations amid Sen. Tuberville's hold on them.

McConnell, Feinstein health scares spark new set of questions for Congress

September 6, 2023

McConnell, Feinstein health scares spark new set of questions for Congress

Recent health scares among senior congressional legislators have renewed calls for a term limits constitutional amendment to be considered in the House Judiciary Committee.

Former football coach Sen. Tommy Tuberville rips growing influence of money in college sports, wants changes

September 3, 2023

Former football coach Sen. Tommy Tuberville rips growing influence of money in college sports, wants changes

Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach, is going after the growing influence of money in college sports as he seeks to create better oversight.

Nikki Haley calls Senate 'most privileged nursing home in the country,' says McConnell freeze-up was 'sad'

September 1, 2023

Nikki Haley calls Senate 'most privileged nursing home in the country,' says McConnell freeze-up was 'sad'

Nikki Haley called the U.S. Senate "the most privileged nursing home in the country" after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze while speaking with the press.

Conservatives tout new training program for Capitol Hill staff as 'game changer' for beating 'the swamp'

September 1, 2023

Conservatives tout new training program for Capitol Hill staff as 'game changer' for beating 'the swamp'

The Conservative Partnership Institute is launching a 10-month training program for Capitol Hill staffers that some GOP lawmakers are calling a 'game-changer.'

McConnell cleared to resume 'schedule as planned' following KY press conference freeze

August 31, 2023

McConnell cleared to resume 'schedule as planned' following KY press conference freeze

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been cleared to resume his normal schedule after he froze during a press conference in Kentucky on Wednesday.

My 19-year-old son never had to die from a fentanyl overdose. This critical law can fight the crisis

August 31, 2023

My 19-year-old son never had to die from a fentanyl overdose. This critical law can fight the crisis

The fentanyl that killed my son should never have been on the street.