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December 7, 2022

No evidence Cawthorn, staffer had improper relationship, ethics committee finds

A House Ethics Committee investigation found "no evidence" that North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn had an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

December 6, 2022

GOP readies to fight 'woke' provisions in defense policy bill

Republican are ready to oppose Democratic efforts to include progressive priorities, including abortion and racial equity, within the must-pass defense bill.

December 6, 2022

McConnell says 'time is ticking' for Congress to pass a budget bill

The Dec. 16 deadline for Congress to pass a new spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown is quickly approaching, but lawmakers are still at a “pretty significant impasse."

December 6, 2022

US Postal Service alleged spying on conservatives goes unchecked by House Democrats

A controversial surveillance program run by the U.S. Postal Service came under fire Tuesday as Republicans pushed for a vote to give Congress more information.

December 6, 2022

Family of fallen officer Brian Sicknick snubs McConnell, McCarthy at Jan. 6 event

The family of fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick refused to shake hands with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy at a Jan. 6 event Tuesday.

December 6, 2022

Fmr West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans, convicted in Jan 6 Capitol protest, considers run for Congress

Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state delegate who served a federal prison sentence for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is considering running for Congress.

December 6, 2022

Andy Biggs to challenge Kevin McCarthy for speaker on House floor

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs is challenging Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House during an official vote in January when the new Congressional takes power.

December 6, 2022

Biden gets raked over the coals for dismissing border visit: 'Head in the sand'

President Biden is facing heavy criticism for dismissing the importance of visiting the US-Mexico border. Biden is being accused of burying his head in the sand.

December 6, 2022

Former Miami-area Rep. David Rivera arrested over Venezula ties

Former Republican Rep. David Rivera of Florida has been indicted on charges of money laundering and representing a foreign government without registering.

December 6, 2022

House to repeal military vaccine mandate in defense bill despite Biden opposition

The National Defense Authorization Act will a repeal the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. armed services, despite President Biden's opposition.