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White House backs GOP bill to classify fentanyl as Schedule I substance

May 22, 2023

White House backs GOP bill to classify fentanyl as Schedule I substance

The White House announced Monday it supports a Republican-led bill that would place all fentanyl-related substances under the most dangerous classification of drugs.

Hochul, Adams call for Washington to expand immigration protections, blame GOP for 'chaos and dysfunction'

May 22, 2023

Hochul, Adams call for Washington to expand immigration protections, blame GOP for 'chaos and dysfunction'

Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday called on President Biden to expedite work authorization for asylum seekers.

House Republicans blast Texas VA hospital after removal of cross-shaped 'Remember Our Veterans' display

May 22, 2023

House Republicans blast Texas VA hospital after removal of cross-shaped 'Remember Our Veterans' display

Rep. Chip Roy and other House Republicans are demanding that the Secretary of Veteran's Affairs immediately put back a cross display at a veteran's hospital in Texas after it was removed.

Supreme Court saves California's bacon with this ruling

May 22, 2023

Supreme Court saves California's bacon with this ruling

In National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, the Supreme Court faced the latest in California’s endless drive to regulate every jot-and-tittle of business and the environment.

Reparations fight roars as some cities push million-dollar payments to Black Americans: 'Our civic obligation'

May 22, 2023

Reparations fight roars as some cities push million-dollar payments to Black Americans: 'Our civic obligation'

Foes and advocates of reparations debate the issue in interviews with Fox News Digital as the push for direct payments to Black Americans grows across the country.

State Department grants access to Biden Afghanistan documents after GOP threatens contempt charge

May 22, 2023

State Department grants access to Biden Afghanistan documents after GOP threatens contempt charge

Secretary of State Antony Blinken relented to Republican pressure to access documents relating to President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

AI went to Washington and here’s what you need to know about this mind-blowing technology

May 22, 2023

AI went to Washington and here’s what you need to know about this mind-blowing technology

ChatGPT CEO Altman went to Washington and here’s what you need to know about this mind-blowing technology. Congress learned of new tech’s promises, dangers.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Crunch Week on the Debt Ceiling

May 21, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Crunch Week on the Debt Ceiling

Both Democrats and Republicans attempt to bridge their differences as the debt ceiling deadline approaches closer each day. Congress may struggle to pay their bills.

McCarthy announces 'productive' budget call with Biden, says they will meet 'personally'

May 21, 2023

McCarthy announces 'productive' budget call with Biden, says they will meet 'personally'

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet "personally" in Monday to discuss debt ceiling negotiations as the deadline for a default nears.

Congress must exercise the power of the purse to limit what FBI, DOJ are doing to Americans: Rep. Jordan

May 21, 2023

Congress must exercise the power of the purse to limit what FBI, DOJ are doing to Americans: Rep. Jordan

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, discussed how Congress can use appropriations to reign in the DOJ and FBI.