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Democrats reject Graham's 'radical' plan to allow abortion up to 15 weeks

September 15, 2022

Democrats reject Graham's 'radical' plan to allow abortion up to 15 weeks

Democratic members of Congress attacked Republicans for Sen. Lindsey Graham's proposed abortion limits and labeled it a 'ban'

Reporter's Notebook: McCarthy's path to becoming House Speaker could get complicated

September 15, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: McCarthy's path to becoming House Speaker could get complicated

Republicans could win control of the House this fall, which would set up GOP minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for a potentially difficult race for the Speaker's gavel.

Senate won't act on same-sex marriage bill until after midterms

September 15, 2022

Senate won't act on same-sex marriage bill until after midterms

The Senate won't act on a bill to codify gay marriage protections before the November elections, Sen. Rob Portman told Fox News on Thursdsay afternoon.

McCarthy says 'I know who recorded me' privately talking about Trump

September 15, 2022

McCarthy says 'I know who recorded me' privately talking about Trump

Kevin McCarthy says he knows who was behind the leaked audio of him criticizing former President Donald Trump after January 6th. He says he will reveal it later, however.

Chuck Schumer says Nancy Pelosi is ‘in trouble,’ declares Democrats will lose House: report

September 15, 2022

Chuck Schumer says Nancy Pelosi is ‘in trouble,’ declares Democrats will lose House: report

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly declared Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lose the House to Republicans come November. He says Democrats will likely hold the Senate.

Fox News Poll: Inflation, abortion motivating voter turnout

September 14, 2022

Fox News Poll: Inflation, abortion motivating voter turnout

A new Fox News Poll shows a tightening race for control of Congress. Depending on the issues, control could end up in the hands of either party come November.

Sen. Rick Scott confident Republicans will take House, Senate in November: Biden 'toxic' to Democrats

September 14, 2022

Sen. Rick Scott confident Republicans will take House, Senate in November: Biden 'toxic' to Democrats

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., shares his prediction for whether the GOP can take back Congress in the November midterms as the races heat up in key states.

House Republicans investigate Education Dept for allegedly using COVID relief to fund critical race theory

September 14, 2022

House Republicans investigate Education Dept for allegedly using COVID relief to fund critical race theory

Republicans investigating allegations that Department of Education allegedly used federal funds to schools to help with reopening after COVID-19 in order to bolster far-left programs.

Democrats reject GOP inquiry into DHS ‘disinformation’ board

September 14, 2022

Democrats reject GOP inquiry into DHS ‘disinformation’ board

House Democrats made it clear they would not support GOP efforts to get to the bottom of how the controversial Disinformation Governance Board was established.

First Alaska native sworn in Congress

September 14, 2022

First Alaska native sworn in Congress

Democrat Mary Peltola was sworn in Congress as the first Alaska native. Peltola will finish out the remaining months of the term of late Rep. Don Young, who died in March.