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Border state lawmaker blasts Biden's immigration 'lies' after four-time deported migrant arrested for murder

May 4, 2023

Border state lawmaker blasts Biden's immigration 'lies' after four-time deported migrant arrested for murder

Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, ripped the Biden administration over its immigration "lies" in a Thursday letter blasting his border policies.

WATCH: Kennedy stumps Biden official on $50 trillion cost to fight climate change: 'You don't know, do you?'

May 4, 2023

WATCH: Kennedy stumps Biden official on $50 trillion cost to fight climate change: 'You don't know, do you?'

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy stumped a Biden administration official over the benefits of the $50 trillion price tag to make the U.S. carbon-neutral.

Israel PM Netanyahu tells congressional members Iran threat is 'like 50 North Koreas'

May 4, 2023

Israel PM Netanyahu tells congressional members Iran threat is 'like 50 North Koreas'

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a bipartisan group from Congress visiting the region on Thursday that Iran was like 50 North Koreas.

Rep. Gaetz, Sen. Mullin introduce national ‘Stand Your Ground’ bills: ‘Legal duty to retreat’ helps attacker

May 4, 2023

Rep. Gaetz, Sen. Mullin introduce national ‘Stand Your Ground’ bills: ‘Legal duty to retreat’ helps attacker

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, both Republicans, have introduced legislation for a national "Stand Your Ground" law.

Top Democrat's transgender daughter sentenced to probation for assaulting police officer

May 3, 2023

Top Democrat's transgender daughter sentenced to probation for assaulting police officer

House Majority Whip Katherine Clark's transgender daughter was sentenced to just a year of probation after facing charges that included assault and batter on a police officer.

The Speaker’s Lobby: Not quite a pay raise

May 3, 2023

The Speaker’s Lobby: Not quite a pay raise

The House of Representitives is now implementing a plan which allows the House to reimburse Members for expenses in Washington, DC, which includes rent and meals.

Critics explode over US Navy's use of drag queen to solve recruiting crisis: 'What NOT to do'

May 3, 2023

Critics explode over US Navy's use of drag queen to solve recruiting crisis: 'What NOT to do'

Critics exploded on the U.S. Navy over its decision to use a drag queen sailor to help persuade new recruits amid the military's massive recruitment crisis.

Republicans demand answers from regulators on possible Chinese exposure of Americans' financial data

May 3, 2023

Republicans demand answers from regulators on possible Chinese exposure of Americans' financial data

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., sent a letter to financial regulators demanding answers on possible Chinese exposure of Americans' financial data.

FLASHBACK: Democrats opposed sending troops to border under Trump administration

May 2, 2023

FLASHBACK: Democrats opposed sending troops to border under Trump administration

Democrats previously opposed sending troops to the border under former President Donald Trump, but have remained tight-lipped following President Biden's similar move.

Florida woman arrested for assaulting Rep Matt Gaetz during Miramar Beach festival: police

May 2, 2023

Florida woman arrested for assaulting Rep Matt Gaetz during Miramar Beach festival: police

A Florida woman was arrested over the weekend after police say she assaulted Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., by throwing a glass of wine on him during an event at Miramar Beach.