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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s lawyers send scathing letter to Congress in wake of ongoing probe

October 7, 2022

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s lawyers send scathing letter to Congress in wake of ongoing probe

Lawyers representing Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder wrote an aggressively toned letter to members of the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee.