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Stefanik, Donalds will compete to be next House GOP conference chair

September 13, 2022

Stefanik, Donalds will compete to be next House GOP conference chair

Reps. Stefanik and Donalds will face off in a race for House GOP conference chair after the midterms as Republicans plan for a potential House majority.

Liberals blast media coverage of Graham’s 15-week abortion ban, say no such thing as 'late-term' abortion

September 13, 2022

Liberals blast media coverage of Graham’s 15-week abortion ban, say no such thing as 'late-term' abortion

Liberal media pundits attacked mainstream outlets reporting on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s, R-S.C., pro-life bill as the “Late-Term Abortions Act.”

Karine Jean-Pierre stumbles when pressed on so-called Inflation Reduction Act: 'Is it fair?'

September 13, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre stumbles when pressed on so-called Inflation Reduction Act: 'Is it fair?'

Karine Jean-Pierre floundered when pressed to defend President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday. Reporters suggested she was misrepresenting the bill.

Senate Republicans demand Biden admin rescind Head Start toddler mask mandate

September 13, 2022

Senate Republicans demand Biden admin rescind Head Start toddler mask mandate

As the pandemic enters its third full school year, Senate Republicans say it's time to stop requiring masks in federal Head Start preschool programs.

Senate Republicans look to protect Americans earning less than $400k from IRS audits

September 13, 2022

Senate Republicans look to protect Americans earning less than $400k from IRS audits

Republicans worry that billions of dollars in new IRS funding will mean headaches for Americans across the country.

Graham introducing 15-week abortion ban, says bill may help GOP in midterms

September 13, 2022

Graham introducing 15-week abortion ban, says bill may help GOP in midterms

Sen. Lindsey Graham is introducing a bill to ban certain abortions, the most high-profile national GOP effort to do so since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Schumer-Manchin energy permitting plan teeters in Senate ahead of key government funding deadline

September 13, 2022

Schumer-Manchin energy permitting plan teeters in Senate ahead of key government funding deadline

A deal between Sen. Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on energy permitting reform may be in jeopardy amid opposition from both Republicans and progressives in the Senate.

Republicans, focus midterms on Biden errors and don't say anything stupid

September 13, 2022

Republicans, focus midterms on Biden errors and don't say anything stupid

The midterms should be about President Biden's dismal record, but we how have a choice election with a Republican brand that has seen much better days.

Minnesota Democrat wants all newly elected members to do law enforcement ride-alongs

September 12, 2022

Minnesota Democrat wants all newly elected members to do law enforcement ride-alongs

Minnesota was a center of support for the 'defund the police' movement after the death of George Floyd.

Insulin price caps for private markets on life support with condensed Senate schedule

September 12, 2022

Insulin price caps for private markets on life support with condensed Senate schedule

Lawmakers behind a bill to cap insulin costs face a tall task amid stunted political momentum and a campaign time crunch, but say they're still pushing ahead.