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December 19, 2022

January 6 Committee holds final meeting, expected to take action against Trump, allies

The House Jan. 6 committee will hold its final meeting on Monday, when the panel is expected to take action against former President Donald Trump and his allies.

December 17, 2022

DC Democrat fights own party over violent crime response: 'Truly puzzling'

A locally elected Democratic official says the proposed revisions to Washington, D.C.'s criminal code would take tools away from prosecutors and hurt victims of violent crime.

December 17, 2022

Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie

Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie and the stories of those who detransition are impossible to ignore.

December 16, 2022

Republicans tout wins in the NDAA from repeal of vax mandate to increasing funds to combat China, Russia

Republicans scored some big wins in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, from ending the COVID-19 military vaccine mandate to boosting efforts to combat Russia and China.

December 16, 2022

TikTok user AOC silent on bipartisan calls to ban app from government phones over national security concerns

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., didn't respond to requests for comment Friday about whether she would back a growing push to prohibit government officials from using TikTok.

December 16, 2022

Pelosi pushes to include TikTok ban in $1.7 trillion spending bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to see the yearlong spending bill include legislation banning social media giant TikTok from federal government devices

December 16, 2022

40 House Democrats join legislation to bar Trump from public office

House Democrats have put forward a bill that would prohibit former President Donald Trump from holding future public office for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

December 15, 2022

Trans advocate hit for claiming she's 'never heard' of anyone detransitioning: 'Madness'

Conservatives were shocked when a prominent pro-transgender social worker claimed she has never heard of anyone detransitioning during a Congressional hearing.

December 15, 2022

Congress votes to remove bust of chief justice who authored Dred Scott decision

House lawmakers voted to remove the bust of Roger B. Taney, the U.S. Supreme Court chief justice who authored the infamous Dred Scott decision.

December 15, 2022

Intel community could be subject to subpoenas after stonewalling on COVID origins: Rep. Wenstrup

House Republicans, led by Rep. Brad Wenstrup of Ohio, are considering using subpoena power to compel members of the intelligence community to answer questions on COVID origins.