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'Facebook Receipts' project aims to reveal Meta's ability to influence Congress through high-powered lobbyists

June 1, 2023

'Facebook Receipts' project aims to reveal Meta's ability to influence Congress through high-powered lobbyists

The Facebook Receipts aims to spotlight the social media juggernaut’s ability to influence legislation and regulation through high-powered lobbyists.

Army says recruiting numbers are improving but refuses to share data: report

June 1, 2023

Army says recruiting numbers are improving but refuses to share data: report

The U.S. Army has refused to share its quarterly recruiting data despite Army Secretary Christine Wormuth telling lawmakers the branch has made improvements this year.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to moving a debt ceiling package through the Senate

June 1, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to moving a debt ceiling package through the Senate

It is now up to the Senate to consider President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling agreement, which could happen in the coming days.

New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism

June 1, 2023

New York congressman introduces legislation to pull federal funding for colleges that promote antisemitism

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., will introduce the ‘‘Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act’’ in response to a controversial "antisemitic" CUNY law commencement speech.

Rep Gaetz gets Pride Month ‘family friendly’ drag show at Nevada Air Force base canceled

June 1, 2023

Rep Gaetz gets Pride Month ‘family friendly’ drag show at Nevada Air Force base canceled

Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, demanded answered from Defense Department senior officials on why a drag show was being hosted at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

America is a land of opportunity, not a land of oppression

June 1, 2023

America is a land of opportunity, not a land of oppression

America is a land of opportunity, not a land of oppression. Biden liberals’ awful view of our nation cheapens my grandfather’s journey and my mother’s sacrifice.

‘What is this, a test?’ Members of Congress reveal whether they read the debt ceiling bill

May 31, 2023

‘What is this, a test?’ Members of Congress reveal whether they read the debt ceiling bill

Members of Congress told Fox News that they read the latest bill to suspend the debt limit after a deal was reached with President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

WATCH: WH official left speechless when asked whether Biden is 'corrupt': 'Nothing to these claims'

May 31, 2023

WATCH: WH official left speechless when asked whether Biden is 'corrupt': 'Nothing to these claims'

White House official John Kirby was left speechless Wednesday during the daily press briefing when asked by a reporter whether President Biden is "corrupt."

Utah Rep Chris Stewart to resign from House, shrinking GOP majority

May 31, 2023

Utah Rep Chris Stewart to resign from House, shrinking GOP majority

Utah Republican Rep. Chris Stewart is expected to announce his retirement Wednesday, citing his wife's illness, according to multiple reports.

Former Trump budget director says GOP lawmaker joined the 'dark side' by voting for Biden-McCarthy deal

May 31, 2023

Former Trump budget director says GOP lawmaker joined the 'dark side' by voting for Biden-McCarthy deal

Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie has come under fire from conservatives for voting to advance the Biden-McCarthy debt limit deal.