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GOP megadonor Peter Thiel hits Republicans for lacking positive message ahead of midterms

September 11, 2022

GOP megadonor Peter Thiel hits Republicans for lacking positive message ahead of midterms

GOP mega-donor Peter Thiel criticized Republicans for failing to annunciate a clear-cut message on what they were in favor of ahead of November's midterm elections.

The queen and Congress: Elizabeth II addressed Capitol Hill lawmakers in 1991

September 10, 2022

The queen and Congress: Elizabeth II addressed Capitol Hill lawmakers in 1991

Queen Elizabeth II addressed a joint session of Congress in 1991 — the first British monarch to do so — praising the U.S. system during a critical time

Anti-tax Dem running for Congress has voted for at least 38 tax hikes in California

September 9, 2022

Anti-tax Dem running for Congress has voted for at least 38 tax hikes in California

Rudy Salas, a Democratic member of the California Assembly who is running for Congress, has voted 38 times for tax and fee increases since making an anti-tax pledge in 2017.

Veterans confront vulnerable NJ Dem at town hall: 'Are you helping me? No'

September 9, 2022

Veterans confront vulnerable NJ Dem at town hall: 'Are you helping me? No'

Veterans confronted New Jersey Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski at a recent town hall, including one veteran that compared illegal immigration to Vietnam veterans being spit on in 1970s.

On this day in history, Sept. 9, 1776, American colonies named 'United States of America'

September 9, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 9, 1776, American colonies named 'United States of America'

On this day in history, Sept. 9, 1776, the United States of America were formally created by the Second Continental Congress, in a "unanimous declaration."

Rep. Katie Porter under scrutiny for keeping university housing deal while serving in US House

September 8, 2022

Rep. Katie Porter under scrutiny for keeping university housing deal while serving in US House

Rep. Katie Porter bought a house below-market price that is reserved only for teachers. The law professor is now under scrutiny for keeping the home as she serves in the U.S. House.

Queen Elizabeth II: US senators praise, mourn 'extraordinary woman' after seven decades as monarch

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: US senators praise, mourn 'extraordinary woman' after seven decades as monarch

Senators mourned Queen Elizabeth II Thursday in the wake of her death as the longest-serving British monarch, spanning over a dozen U.S. presidencies.

Lawmakers, presidents mourn Queen Elizabeth's death, praise her steadfast leadership: 'Entire world's loss'

September 8, 2022

Lawmakers, presidents mourn Queen Elizabeth's death, praise her steadfast leadership: 'Entire world's loss'

Top leaders in the U.S. mourn Queen Elizabeth's passing at the age of 96 on Thursday while praising her steady leadership and conviction.

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

September 8, 2022

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

Two key senators in the Senate's gay marriage negotiations Thursday previewed the substance of an amendment they plan to introduce, possibly next week.

Manchin pipeline deal could be a problem in interim spending bill talks

September 8, 2022

Manchin pipeline deal could be a problem in interim spending bill talks

Democrats and Republicans have reservations about Sen. Joe Manchin's "side agreement" as the Senate seeks to avoid a government shutdown in October