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November 16, 2022

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday won re-election as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.

November 16, 2022

China has stolen more US data than all other nations combined, FBI chief says

China has stolen more data from Americans than all other countries combined, FBI director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday. China's TikTok is a big security threat, he said.

November 16, 2022

Trump impeachment manager Cicilline rallies Democrats to ban former president from public office

Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island has put forward legislation that would bar former President Donald Trump from holding public office.

November 16, 2022

Republicans are planning to battle Biden's 'radical' green agenda with House control: 'keep energy costs low'

Several House Republican leaders vowed to hold the Biden administration accountable on energy policy and introduce legislation that would boost American energy independence.

November 16, 2022

Sweeping DC criminal code overhaul passed by councilmembers

The D.C. Council passed a sweeping overhaul of the century-old criminal code on Tuesday, despite objections. The controversial bill modernizes criminal offenses.

November 16, 2022

Sens. Marshall, Hagerty demand info on DHS program overseen by group that backs defunding ICE

Two Republican senators are demanding more information from DHS about a case management pilot program that aids illegal immigrants facing deportation.

November 16, 2022

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to introduce motion to delay GOP leadership elections

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Tuesday evening he will introduce a motion to delay the contested Senate GOP leadership elections until after the Georgia runoff.

November 16, 2022

Utah Sen. Mike Lee warns religious liberty protections in same-sex marriage bill are 'severely anemic'

Ahead of a Senate vote, Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee says the religious liberty protections in the Respect for Marriage Act are "severely anemic."

November 16, 2022

House Republicans 'surprised' by lack of red wave in midterms, but focused on overall win, subpoena power

House Republicans are excited to have subpoena power as a majority, but expressed confusion and disappointment in the midterm underperformances that limit their advantage.

November 16, 2022

Rep. Crenshaw bill would ramp up federal penalties for Mexican cartels, crack down on finances

A bill by Rep. Dan Crenshaw would target the finances of Mexican drug cartels, while also increasing federal penalties for those involved in related crimes.