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Biden admin ignores congressional subpoena for Afghanistan documents a third time

May 2, 2023

Biden admin ignores congressional subpoena for Afghanistan documents a third time

The State Department for the third time ignored a subpoena from House Republicans demanding access to documents relating to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Biden's funding for UN green energy projects faces Republican roadblock

May 2, 2023

Biden's funding for UN green energy projects faces Republican roadblock

A Republican congressman is spearheading an effort to restrict the Biden administration's ability to contribute billions of dollars to a United Nations' green fund.

Regulate AI? GOP much more skeptical than Dems that government can do it right: poll

May 2, 2023

Regulate AI? GOP much more skeptical than Dems that government can do it right: poll

Republicans are more skeptical than Democrats about the need for the government to regulate AI and are far more doubtful that the government can do the job right.

Joe Manchin reignites battle over energy project permitting

May 2, 2023

Joe Manchin reignites battle over energy project permitting

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is restarting an effort to reform the environmental permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.

Biden administration urges Congress to raise debt ceiling before June

May 1, 2023

Biden administration urges Congress to raise debt ceiling before June

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urged Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by June.

Something’s gotta give in tense debt ceiling standoff

May 1, 2023

Something’s gotta give in tense debt ceiling standoff

After House Republicans narrowly approved a plan to lift the debt ceiling the ball is definitely in President Biden's court ahead of negotiations happening on May 9th.

Comer says Hunter Biden's lawyers are trying to intimidate witnesses and whistleblowers: 'This will not stand'

May 1, 2023

Comer says Hunter Biden's lawyers are trying to intimidate witnesses and whistleblowers: 'This will not stand'

House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer alleged Hunter's lawyers are attempting to intimidate possible witnesses and whistleblowers in his investigation.

Mace rejects criticism for wearing a tux to White House dinner: ‘This ain’t Gilead’

May 1, 2023

Mace rejects criticism for wearing a tux to White House dinner: ‘This ain’t Gilead’

Rep. Nancy Mace wore a tuxedo to the White House Correspondents' Dinner and is firing back at critics: "They go straight for your appearance."

AOC will not run for Senate in 2024, spokesperson says

May 1, 2023

AOC will not run for Senate in 2024, spokesperson says

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., "is not planning" to primary Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., in 2024, her spokesperson told Politico on Sunday.

North Korea threatens to deploy more nuclear assets as US prepares to send submarine

April 29, 2023

North Korea threatens to deploy more nuclear assets as US prepares to send submarine

North Korean ruling family member Kim Yo Jong commented on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech before the US Congress, calling the world leader a "fool."