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IRS whistleblower letter accuses DOJ of retaliation in Hunter Biden probe

May 16, 2023

IRS whistleblower letter accuses DOJ of retaliation in Hunter Biden probe

Attorneys for an IRS whistleblower say the whistleblower's team has been removed from the Hunter Biden probe and accused the government of illegal retaliation.

DC Mayor Bowser grilled on claim that city has just 221 homeless people: 'What are you talking about?'

May 16, 2023

DC Mayor Bowser grilled on claim that city has just 221 homeless people: 'What are you talking about?'

Rep. William Timmons grilled D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for her claim that 221 homeless people live in the nation's capital, far lower than other estimates.

Top House Republican to hit Blinken with contempt charge: ‘I don’t take this lightly’

May 16, 2023

Top House Republican to hit Blinken with contempt charge: ‘I don’t take this lightly’

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, plans to move forward with a contempt of Congress charge against Secretary of State Tony Blinken.

McCarthy not optimistic about debt ceiling negotiations, says 'there is no movement'

May 15, 2023

McCarthy not optimistic about debt ceiling negotiations, says 'there is no movement'

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy did not express much optimism on Monday regarding debt ceiling negotiations with the White House, telling reporters nothing has moved.

Virginia congressman's staff members attacked by person with baseball bat, suspect identified

May 15, 2023

Virginia congressman's staff members attacked by person with baseball bat, suspect identified

Two staff members at U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly's district office in Fairfax, Virginia were attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Monday.

Who is Sam Altman? The tech leader behind artificial intelligence lab OpenAI

May 15, 2023

Who is Sam Altman? The tech leader behind artificial intelligence lab OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a big name in the tech industry, and will testify before Congress this week regarding concerns over artificial intelligence.

'Congress is clearly behind on AI' and needs bipartisan effort to create regulations: Lawmakers weigh in

May 15, 2023

'Congress is clearly behind on AI' and needs bipartisan effort to create regulations: Lawmakers weigh in

Foreign allies and adversaries alike have pushed AI regulations, but Congress has stalled. Lawmakers told Fox News bipartisan efforts are needed to regulate the space.

Lawmakers sound off on Anheuser-Busch's declining sales: 'Pissed off a lot of people'

May 15, 2023

Lawmakers sound off on Anheuser-Busch's declining sales: 'Pissed off a lot of people'

Republicans and Democrats react to Anheuser-Busch's sharp decline in sales in the wake of the controversy over the company's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Haley says federal abortion rules 'not realistic' given deadlocked Senate

May 15, 2023

Haley says federal abortion rules 'not realistic' given deadlocked Senate

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said pledging a national ban on abortion is an "unrealistic" goal and promising one would not be "honest."

Dem who voted against GOP's debt ceiling increase wants to block Congress' pay until it raises debt limit

May 13, 2023

Dem who voted against GOP's debt ceiling increase wants to block Congress' pay until it raises debt limit

Rep. Abigail Spanberger wants to block pay for members of Congress if they fail to raise the debt ceiling, as President Biden prepares to meet with Capitol Hill leaders.