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December 9, 2022

Cowboys' Jerry Jones claims investigation into Commanders is 'politically biased,' calls the report 'stupid'

The House Committee for Oversight and Reform investigation determined Dan Snyder provided “misleading” testimony and attempted to obstruct investigations into the Commanders.

December 9, 2022

Air Force laying groundwork for changes to bomber fleet

Following the unveiling of the B-21 Raider last week, the U.S. Air Force is reportedly planning a series of alterations to its bomber fleet in coming years.

December 9, 2022

Schumer says Sinema flip won’t affect Dem control of the Senate, subpoena power intact

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's exit from the Democratic Party would have little impact on the chamber's business next Congress.

December 9, 2022

Sinema's exit from Democrats could complicate efforts to organize Senate

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's exit from the Democratic Party could complicate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's efforts to organize the Senate ahead of the next Congress.

December 9, 2022

Twitter Files flashback: Jack Dorsey testified under oath Twitter does not censor, 'shadow-ban' conservatives

2018 testimony of former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey claiming Twitter does not censor or shadow-ban users went viral following the latest batch of "Twitter Files" shared by Bari Weiss.

December 8, 2022

Seven more House Republicans threaten to oppose McCarthy without concessions on House rules

Seven more members of the House Freedom Caucus are threatening to oppose Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's ascension to speaker unless their demands are met.

December 8, 2022

AOC ethics probe is NY Democrat's latest brush with scandal

The congressional ethics investigation into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the New York Democrat's latest brush with scandal since being elected to the House.

December 8, 2022

Pelosi rejoices over Respect for Marriage Act victory, calls it a tool to fight ‘right-wing extremists'

Pelosi rejoiced Thursday at the passage of the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, which she says will be used to "combat bigoted extremism."

December 8, 2022

It will take some complex math for McCarthy to actually be elected speaker of the House

Cheryl Lynn Johnson has served on the House of Representatives since 2019 will assume the GOP majority speaker role if the GOP can't agree to support Kevin McCarthy as speaker.

December 8, 2022

Respect for Marriage Act passes the House, heads to Biden's desk

The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act on Thursday to ensure the federal government respects marriage licenses from states that have legalized same-sex unions.