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October 12, 2022

Fetterman's health not a problem for Senate Dems after stroke: 'Ready for the job'

John Fetterman is having health issues after a recent stroke, but two sitting Democratic senators said they think he is ready to join them in the upper chamber.

October 12, 2022

Republicans to curb Government Accountability Office probes of private sector if they win House

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., wants to make sure the GAO stays focused on ways to improve government performance and saving taxpayer funds, which is GAO's stated mission.

October 12, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene's presence at Trump rallies sparks talk of 2024 ticket

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has become a top surrogate for MAGA Republicans, raising speculation she may be a potential running mate for former President Trump in 2024.

October 12, 2022

House GOP crush Democrats in donations ahead of midterms, raking in $73M

House Republicans are crushing their Democratic opponents on donations in the final weeks before the 2022 elections. Democrats have struggled to keep up throughout the cycle.

October 12, 2022

Nebraska gov spent over $1.3M boosting GOP gubernatorial candidate who may appoint him US senator

Gov. Pete Ricketts spent $1.3M to help Jim Pillen win GOP gubernatorial primary to replace him. If he wins the election, Pillen may appoint Ricketts as next senator from Nebraska.

October 11, 2022

Top Dems silent after Katie Hobbs supports no legal limits on abortion

Top Democrats didn't respond when asked if they agree that there shouldn't be any limits on when during her pregnancy a woman can obtain an abortion.

October 11, 2022

Capitol Police investigating letter with 'concerning language' found in Rep. Bennie Thompson's office

U.S. Capitol Police investigated a letter at January 6 Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson's congressional office Tuesday, saying it contained "concerning language."

October 11, 2022

New midterm ad accuses GOP Rep. of 'putting a gun to his wife's head'

Rep. Clay Higgins, R-LA, is facing a new attack ad from fellow Republican Holden Hoggatt that dredges up decades-old allegations of domestic abuse. Higgins denies the claims.

October 11, 2022

Senate Dems target DACA reform in lame duck after appeals court setback for program

Two top Senate Democrats Tuesday said that Congress needs to address immigration reform during its lame duck session, after a federal appeals court ruling against DACA.

October 10, 2022

Pelosi, Dem leadership say they stand with sexual assault survivors, but mum after Politico outs GOP candidate

Nancy Pelosi and Democratic House leadership wouldn't say if they believed it was appropriate for Politico to out GOP candidate Jennifer-Ruth Green as a survivor of sexual assault.