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Vulnerable Democrat senator served as president of synagogue that allowed drag queen to preside over services

July 25, 2023

Vulnerable Democrat senator served as president of synagogue that allowed drag queen to preside over services

Vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., previously served as the president of the Congregation Ner Tamid, a synagogue that invited a drag queen to preside over services.

Debunked Bucks: Top House Democrat's claim of outraising GOP rival proven false

July 25, 2023

Debunked Bucks: Top House Democrat's claim of outraising GOP rival proven false

The claim that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., raised more money than House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., during the second quarter of 2023 is false.

Justice Department 'weaponized' bipartisan gun safety law to 'illegally fund' red flag laws, Republicans say

July 25, 2023

Justice Department 'weaponized' bipartisan gun safety law to 'illegally fund' red flag laws, Republicans say

Republicans are accusing the Biden administration's Justice Department of illegally using the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to push states to adopt "red flag" laws.

Republicans unveil sweeping effort to expand pipeline, energy infrastructure

July 25, 2023

Republicans unveil sweeping effort to expand pipeline, energy infrastructure

Top Republican leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled a draft of legislation aimed at streamlining and expanding pipeline permitting.

Air Force restarts bonuses less than 2 weeks after saying it was too low on cash

July 25, 2023

Air Force restarts bonuses less than 2 weeks after saying it was too low on cash

The Air Force is restarting bonuses and some personnel change-of-station moves, receiving additional funding and reversing the pause that was announced earlier this month.

DOJ offers Hunter Biden investigator for testimony before the House

July 24, 2023

DOJ offers Hunter Biden investigator for testimony before the House

The Department of Justice has agreed to allow Hunter Biden investigator U.S. Attorney David Weiss to testify before the House committees investigating the Bidens.

Republicans want child tax credit for unborn babies in massive federal family care overhaul

July 24, 2023

Republicans want child tax credit for unborn babies in massive federal family care overhaul

Republicans are making their own bid at an expanded child tax credit as part of a package expanding benefits and resources for American families

FBI attacked Catholics and now it won’t even let us see what it did

July 23, 2023

FBI attacked Catholics and now it won’t even let us see what it did

The FBI's assault on Catholics included a memo the Bureau also refuses to release. Catholics were targeted for going to Latin Mass. Such abuse threatens people of all faiths.

‘I hire for diversity’: Biden Joint Chiefs chairman nominee placed DEI at 'forefront' as Air Force leader

July 23, 2023

‘I hire for diversity’: Biden Joint Chiefs chairman nominee placed DEI at 'forefront' as Air Force leader

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., Biden's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has a history of prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

House GOP committees probe retaliation claims after Border Patrol official’s reassignment

July 22, 2023

House GOP committees probe retaliation claims after Border Patrol official’s reassignment

House Republicans on two top committees want answers about the reassignment of a Border Control sector chief who had testified before the committee about the ongoing border crisis.