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Watchdog launches probe into IRS creating government-run tax filing system: 'Recipe for disaster'

June 19, 2023

Watchdog launches probe into IRS creating government-run tax filing system: 'Recipe for disaster'

A watchdog group is launching a probe into the IRS for building a government-run tax filing program that critics argue would give the agency too much power.

Why are US retirees forced to invest in this threat to America?

June 19, 2023

Why are US retirees forced to invest in this threat to America?

U.S. retirees shouldn’t be subsidizing our greatest adversary’s industries, which is why I introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act (PARSA).

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

June 19, 2023

Biden administration pushed by Dems, GOP to expand Trump-era deal to blunt Russia, China

The growing presence of U.S. adversaries in Africa sparks push to create alliances between key American ally Israel and African countries, and further expand the Abraham Accords.

Northern California county mulls secession as local activist spearheads effort

June 17, 2023

Northern California county mulls secession as local activist spearheads effort

A local activist is proposing for a northern California county to secede and become its own state, arguing for residents to have their way of life respected.

Expert argues against federal AI agency despite growing momentum for idea on Capitol Hill

June 17, 2023

Expert argues against federal AI agency despite growing momentum for idea on Capitol Hill

People need to change how they're thinking about regulating AI, according to an expert who pushed back on an idea supported by lawmakers to create a new agency to regulate AI.

House Dems will use rare procedural maneuver to force Republicans to vote on abortion rights

June 16, 2023

House Dems will use rare procedural maneuver to force Republicans to vote on abortion rights

House Democrats are set to use a procedural maneuver next week that could force a vote on codifying abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

GOP Senators demand accountability from Biden after China committed 'flagrant violation of US sovereignty'

June 16, 2023

GOP Senators demand accountability from Biden after China committed 'flagrant violation of US sovereignty'

Sens. Marco Rubio, Roger Wicker and others are demanding President Biden give Congress an assessment on the Chinese spy balloon that floated across the country in Feb.

Crenshaw grills Dem witness over failure to name one study citing benefits of surgeries for trans kids

June 15, 2023

Crenshaw grills Dem witness over failure to name one study citing benefits of surgeries for trans kids

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, tore into a Democrat witness over her inability to cite a medical study that states the benefits of transgender surgeries for minors during a House hearing.

GOP senators demand Biden comply with COVID origins transparency law as deadline approaches

June 15, 2023

GOP senators demand Biden comply with COVID origins transparency law as deadline approaches

Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Mike Braun, R-Ind., sent a letter to President Biden demanding he comply with the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 by the June 18 deadline.

Treat Big Tech like Big Tobacco to protect our kids

June 15, 2023

Treat Big Tech like Big Tobacco to protect our kids

A surgeon general's warning on smoking ushered in momentous change in America. Now, a new surgeon general is warning us about Big Tech's dangerous impact on our children.