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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.

December 8, 2022

George Soros drops another $50M donation to Dem PAC, doubling midterm spending

Billionaire George Soros donated $50 million to a Democratic PAC to bolster candidates for the 2024 election cycle this week, matching his midterm spending, reports say.

December 8, 2022

Hunter Biden spotted in New York as congressional probe heats up

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, was seen Wednesday roaming the SoHo neighborhood of New York City near the gallery where his artwork has been displayed.

December 8, 2022

Americans must rely on Supreme Court to save traditional views on marriage

Americans must rely on the Supreme Court to save traditional views on marriage. Congress’s new Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t respect people of faith.

December 8, 2022

Biden has poisoned any immigration amnesty by not enforcing border

Biden has poisoned the well for any immigration compromise or possible DACA amnesty by ignoring crisis. Current plan would just make border problem worse.

December 8, 2022

McCarthy plays hardball with GOP rebels over committee assignments

House Republicans are delaying decisions on prime committee assignments, which could help Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy undercut the opposition to his bid for speaker.

December 7, 2022

AOC won’t say if she’s still using TikTok amid national security concerns about China-owned platform

New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would not say whether she still has and uses her TikTok account that she said she had in an Instagram Live video last year.

December 7, 2022

Key GOP senator says Schumer's assault weapons ban 'no longer on the table'

Chuck Schumer is facing pressure from anti-gun groups and the White House but is running out of time to garner any Republican support to pass an assault weapons ban.

December 7, 2022

Democrats pressure banks to atone for slavery-era activities to 'redress past wrongs’

House Democrats held a hearing Wednesday to talk about how banks can atone for the role they played in American slavery, which one witness said helped build wealth for banks.