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November 8, 2022

Nancy Pelosi says husband's attack will impact her retirement decision

As the midterm elections loom, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in an interview on Monday that last month's attack on her husband Paul will impact her decision to retire from Congress.

November 8, 2022

Bill Clinton reemerges as Democrat surrogate after being silenced by #MeToo movement

Former President Clinton is a top surrogate for vulnerable Democrats this midterm cycle after having been shunned by some in the party during the #MeToo era.

November 7, 2022

These 12 races could decide which party gains control the US House

These 12 races are the key in determining which party will win control of the U.S. House. The outcome could potentially change the course of President Joe Biden’s administration.

November 7, 2022

Investigations: It's a promise Republicans will be under pressure to keep if they take the House

If Republicans win the House, they will try to enact their "Commitment to America" but may have the most luck keeping their promise to investigate the Biden administration.

November 7, 2022

Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'

Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans in the midterm cycle on Monday, encouraging independent voters to cast their ballots to make a Republican Congress.

November 7, 2022

At least 64,000 illegal immigrants evaded Border Patrol in October, 205,000 apprehensions

More than 64,000 illegal immigrants slipped past Border Patrol agents in October, higher than the average for the record-setting fiscal year 2022, according to multiple CBP sources.

November 5, 2022

Time is running out

The Senate plan written by Marco Rubio of Florida is the closest Congress has come to implementing permanent Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. in decades.

November 5, 2022

Manchin demands Biden apologize for 'outrageous' coal comments: 'Time he learn a lesson'

Sen. Joe Manchin tore into President Biden for comments on Friday in which he said that coal plants will be shut down and replaced with renewable energy.

November 5, 2022

Biden calls protesters 'idiots' during speech in Illinois

President Biden discussed lowering prescription drug costs, defended Social Security and lashed out at protesters in Joliet, Illinois.

November 5, 2022

US should show why American teacher held in Russia is not considered 'wrongfully detained,' congressman says

U.S. Rep. Reschenthaler wants to know why Marc Fogel, who has been in Russia’s custody since August 2021, has not been classified as "wrongfully detained."