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November 25, 2022

Lawmakers concerned about Chinese drones in restricted spaces around Capitol

National security officials and lawmakers are uncomfortable with the rising number of Chinese-manufactured camera drones flying in the Washington, D.C., area.

November 23, 2022

House Democrat group claims party 'will retake the majority in 2024,' reveals GOP seats it hopes to flip

The House Majority PAC on Tuesday released a report that looked back on the Democrats' 2022 performance and put several newly elected GOP candidates on notice.

November 23, 2022

GOP questions impartiality of new Trump special counsel

Republicans are worried about the impartiality of DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, citing his role in the IRS' targeting of conservatives and his wife's political donations.

November 23, 2022

Border needs a bipartisan solution now, before immigration gets lost in party battles

Border needs a bipartisan solution, but will Congress act in time to give Republican voters what they want? Secure border, more legal immigration at risk.

November 23, 2022

Pentagon refuses to detail request for $37.7B in additional Ukraine assistance

The Biden administration wants $37.7 billion in new funding for Ukraine, but so far is refusing to explain how much of that would be used to replenish U.S. munitions stocks.

November 23, 2022

Taylor Swift Ticketmaster debacle draws attention of Senate anti-trust panel

Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, on Tuesday announced a probe into Ticketmaster to examine the lack of competition in the ticketing industry after the Talyor Swift fiasco.

November 22, 2022

House Ethics Committee investigating Carolyn Maloney for soliciting an invite to the Met Gala

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for potentially soliciting an invitation to the exclusive Met Gala in New York City.

November 22, 2022

Brooklyn bridge: How two New York City Democrats could be top congressional leaders

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's step away from leadership cleared the way for a new generation of Democratic leaders, including Brooklyn Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

November 21, 2022

White House helping defeated Dems find jobs after congressional losses

President Biden's administration is helping to find new jobs for Democratic lawmakers and staffers who lost their midterm elections and gave Republicans control of the House.

November 21, 2022

Democrats press Supreme Court to answer allegations Alito leaked Hobby Lobby ruling

Democrats are demanding that Chief Justice John Roberts tell them if he's investigating whether Justice Samuel Alito leaked the result of a 2014 case.