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Grassley accuses FBI of 'hiding behind classification' amid concerns of inadequate vetting of Afghan evacuees

September 23, 2022

Grassley accuses FBI of 'hiding behind classification' amid concerns of inadequate vetting of Afghan evacuees

GOP senator calls on FBI to be "transparent" with American public on data related to Afghan evacuees and Biden's vetting process.

Inflation is hitting America's 90 million pet owners hard and they need help, too

September 23, 2022

Inflation is hitting America's 90 million pet owners hard and they need help, too

Rising inflation is impacting nearly every facet of American life, including forcing tough choices between putting food on your table or in your pet's bowl.

McCarthy 'Commitment to America' includes fighting inflation, border security, protecting women's sports

September 23, 2022

McCarthy 'Commitment to America' includes fighting inflation, border security, protecting women's sports

House Republicans released many of the details of their "Commitment to America" plan, which they hope to use as a campaign platform and governing agenda.

Is America the best country in the world? Congress answers

September 22, 2022

Is America the best country in the world? Congress answers

Congressmen on Capitol Hill say that the United States is the best country in the world due to a unique shared identity, despite many diverse backgrounds.

Manchin energy proposal picks up key GOP vote but still faces tough path to passage

September 22, 2022

Manchin energy proposal picks up key GOP vote but still faces tough path to passage

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Thursday said she will vote for a continuing resolution with an energy permitting reform plan from Sen. Joe Manchin included.

South Korean President Yoon's profane reaction to Biden speech caught on hot mic

September 22, 2022

South Korean President Yoon's profane reaction to Biden speech caught on hot mic

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol made a profane comment on a hot mic Wednesday after speaking with President Biden at the United Nations General Assembly.

Manchin releases energy permitting bill, hopes GOP, Dems rally around it

September 21, 2022

Manchin releases energy permitting bill, hopes GOP, Dems rally around it

Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday released his bill on energy permitting reform, which top Democrats plan to include on an upcoming continuing resolution vote.

Vulnerable Iowa Democrat vacationed in Europe as she voted by proxy for Inflation Reduction Act, IRS expansion

September 21, 2022

Vulnerable Iowa Democrat vacationed in Europe as she voted by proxy for Inflation Reduction Act, IRS expansion

Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, voted by proxy as she vacationed with her family in Europe and was not physically present at the nation's Capitol for a vote on the Inflation Reduction Act.

Republican representing Waukesha introduces bill targeting 'pro-criminal, weak bail laws'

September 21, 2022

Republican representing Waukesha introduces bill targeting 'pro-criminal, weak bail laws'

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced bail reform legislation Wednesday that would strip federal funding from local jurisdictions that have lenient bail practices.

Schumer, Manchin insist on energy permitting vote as opposition mounts

September 20, 2022

Schumer, Manchin insist on energy permitting vote as opposition mounts

The path to passing the Schumer-Manchin energy permitting deal on a government funding bill is looking increasingly unclear amid bipartisan opposition.