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Blinken backs down, will let Congress see Afghan dissent cable that warned of swift Taliban takeover

May 17, 2023

Blinken backs down, will let Congress see Afghan dissent cable that warned of swift Taliban takeover

The State Department said Wednesday it would let lawmakers view the dissent channel cable related to the withdrawal of Afghanistan, in the face of a contempt vote against Blinken.

The Durham report is missing one critical thing

May 17, 2023

The Durham report is missing one critical thing

The Durham report has released a scathing review of what could possibly be described as the greatest hoax in American history. So what needs to happen next?

House Democrats begin 'Hail Mary' attempt to go around Speaker McCarthy and raise the debt limit

May 17, 2023

House Democrats begin 'Hail Mary' attempt to go around Speaker McCarthy and raise the debt limit

House Democrats on Wednesday filed a discharge petition, a long-shot procedural move that could force a vote on a debt limit increase if bipartisan negotiations fall apart.

Byron Donalds slams Democrats for debt ceiling 'calamity': House Republicans 'the only adults in the room'

May 17, 2023

Byron Donalds slams Democrats for debt ceiling 'calamity': House Republicans 'the only adults in the room'

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., rips President Biden and Democrat leaders for their "reckless" handling of the economy as debt ceiling negotiations continue.

Republicans push bill empowering local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws following Title 42's demise

May 17, 2023

Republicans push bill empowering local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws following Title 42's demise

Sens. Tuberville, R-Ala., Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Cassidy, R-La., alongside Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., will reintroduce a bill to empower law enforcement to enforce U.S. immigration law.

Riley Gaines tells Congress she was held for ransom at San Francisco State, unsure if she could leave safely

May 17, 2023

Riley Gaines tells Congress she was held for ransom at San Francisco State, unsure if she could leave safely

Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, spoke to members of Congress on Tuesday about a violent encounter at San Francisco State University in early April.

These 4 Dems sent millions in earmarks to their spouses' employers

May 16, 2023

These 4 Dems sent millions in earmarks to their spouses' employers

At least four Democrats have sponsored millions in federal spending for organizations that employed their spouses over the last two years, according to a new report.

Truth-challenged Rep Santos faces first step to expulsion

May 16, 2023

Truth-challenged Rep Santos faces first step to expulsion

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution to expel Santos from the House of Representatives, following Santos' indictment on 13 counts of fraud, money laundering and making false statements.

Activists protesting debt ceiling talks on Capitol Hill arrested

May 16, 2023

Activists protesting debt ceiling talks on Capitol Hill arrested

Protestors on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., were handcuffed and arrested after walking into the Capital building and making demands over debt ceiling negotiations.

Democrat downplays attacks on churches after Dobbs abortion decision: What is the ‘relevance?'

May 16, 2023

Democrat downplays attacks on churches after Dobbs abortion decision: What is the ‘relevance?'

Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., appeared to downplay attacks on churches in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.