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Israeli president calls for 'forceful' pressure against Iran, vows to support judiciary in House speech

July 19, 2023

Israeli president calls for 'forceful' pressure against Iran, vows to support judiciary in House speech

Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged protests within Israel and addressed criticisms from some U.S. lawmakers in an address before Congress.

Supreme Court faces increased pressure from Congress to reinstate massive pipeline

July 19, 2023

Supreme Court faces increased pressure from Congress to reinstate massive pipeline

FIRST ON FOX: A delegation of nine members of Congress are filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging it to reinstate a key natural gas pipeline.

'Married person': Democrat's bill would remove 'wife,' other 'gendered' words from federal law

July 19, 2023

'Married person': Democrat's bill would remove 'wife,' other 'gendered' words from federal law

Rep. Julie Brownley of California introduced legislation that would remove "gendered" terms from federal law books in favor of gender neutral ones.

Sens. Hawley, Gillibrand to push ban on lawmakers, executive branch officials owning stock

July 19, 2023

Sens. Hawley, Gillibrand to push ban on lawmakers, executive branch officials owning stock

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley are pushing to ban U.S. lawmakers from owning stocks while in office, in push against insider trading.

Florida's Matt Gaetz to introduce bill defunding Jack Smith investigation targeting Trump: 'We must act'

July 18, 2023

Florida's Matt Gaetz to introduce bill defunding Jack Smith investigation targeting Trump: 'We must act'

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., will introduce a bill "to defund" the grand jury investigation targeting former President Donald Trump over Jan. 6 and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Cori Bush says abortions are life-saving for 'trans folks' to deal with 'bigotry,' no different than 'Tylenol'

July 18, 2023

Cori Bush says abortions are life-saving for 'trans folks' to deal with 'bigotry,' no different than 'Tylenol'

Progressive Democrat Cori Bush says abortion pills are necessary for 'trans folks,' calling the drug-induced termination 'lifesaving' during a hearing.

Jordan demands Wray amend testimony on FBI policing of ‘misinformation’ on social media

July 18, 2023

Jordan demands Wray amend testimony on FBI policing of ‘misinformation’ on social media

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan asked FBI Director Christopher Wray to amend his congressional testimony about the bureau’s actions related to “misinformation."

Dem senator urges Supreme Court to reinstate major gas pipeline

July 18, 2023

Dem senator urges Supreme Court to reinstate major gas pipeline

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., filed a formal brief urging the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that paused a pipeline approved under the recent debt ceiling bill.

House Republican introduces bill to permanently upgrade classification of fentanyl-related substances

July 18, 2023

House Republican introduces bill to permanently upgrade classification of fentanyl-related substances

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito introduced a bill Tuesday to make fentanyl-related substances a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substance Act.

Blackburn, GOP demand answers from Biden admin on illegal alien accused of raping children in Tennessee

July 17, 2023

Blackburn, GOP demand answers from Biden admin on illegal alien accused of raping children in Tennessee

GOP members of Tennessee's congressional delegation, led by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, are demanding answers from DHS on the illegal immigrant accused of raping children in the state.