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Jan. 6 Committee criminal referrals of Trump are political 'theater,' DOJ likely to 'ignore' say legal experts

December 19, 2022

Jan. 6 Committee criminal referrals of Trump are political 'theater,' DOJ likely to 'ignore' say legal experts

Legal expert says that DOJ is likely to "ignore" the committee's criminal referrals of former President Trump and could have a counterproductive effect.

Jan. 6 Committee releases 154-page executive summary detailing Trump's 'unlawful' conduct, criminal referrals

December 19, 2022

Jan. 6 Committee releases 154-page executive summary detailing Trump's 'unlawful' conduct, criminal referrals

The Jan. 6 House committee unveiled Monday an introductory report detailing its impetus for referring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the DOJ.

Republicans, Democrats warn end of Title 42 will bring immigration disaster

December 19, 2022

Republicans, Democrats warn end of Title 42 will bring immigration disaster

Republicans and some Democrats in Congress are calling on President Biden to extend Title 42 to prevent a further immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump referred to DOJ for criminal prosecution by January 6 Committee

December 19, 2022

Trump referred to DOJ for criminal prosecution by January 6 Committee

The House Select Committee to Investigate January 6 announced it is referring Trump to DOJ, recommending the former president be criminally prosecuted over his role in the Capitol riot.

House Republican blasts US Forest Service for pushing 'shortsighted' EV transition: 'pandering to the left'

December 19, 2022

House Republican blasts US Forest Service for pushing 'shortsighted' EV transition: 'pandering to the left'

The Forest Service is testing electric vehicles as the agency begins preparing to electrify its entire fleet to comply with an executive order President Biden signed.

Defense bill not perfect, but should result in stronger, more effective US military

December 19, 2022

Defense bill not perfect, but should result in stronger, more effective US military

The foremost achievement of the bill, passed by both chambers of Congress, is a higher top line for defense spending: $858 billion for military and national security programs

January 6 Committee holds final meeting, expected to take action against Trump, allies

December 19, 2022

January 6 Committee holds final meeting, expected to take action against Trump, allies

The House Jan. 6 committee will hold its final meeting on Monday, when the panel is expected to take action against former President Donald Trump and his allies.

DC Democrat fights own party over violent crime response: 'Truly puzzling'

December 17, 2022

DC Democrat fights own party over violent crime response: 'Truly puzzling'

A locally elected Democratic official says the proposed revisions to Washington, D.C.'s criminal code would take tools away from prosecutors and hurt victims of violent crime.

Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie

December 17, 2022

Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie

Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie and the stories of those who detransition are impossible to ignore.

Republicans tout wins in the NDAA from repeal of vax mandate to increasing funds to combat China, Russia

December 16, 2022

Republicans tout wins in the NDAA from repeal of vax mandate to increasing funds to combat China, Russia

Republicans scored some big wins in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, from ending the COVID-19 military vaccine mandate to boosting efforts to combat Russia and China.