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Steve Bannon's request for new trial after conviction rejected by judge

September 2, 2022

Steve Bannon's request for new trial after conviction rejected by judge

Steve Bannon's request for a new trial following his conviction of contempt of Congress was rejected Friday as he awaits sentencing scheduled for October.

Emergency COVID money from early 2021 bill slow to be spent, goes to many non-COVID uses

September 2, 2022

Emergency COVID money from early 2021 bill slow to be spent, goes to many non-COVID uses

Most federal COVID-19 money for states, local governments and schools is not yet spent, and much of it is going toward things not directly tied to COVID.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin knocks ranked-choice voting after election loss

September 1, 2022

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin knocks ranked-choice voting after election loss

Sarah Palin criticized ranked-choice voting on Thursday after losing to Democrat Mary Peltola in Alaska's special election to fill former Rep. Don Young's term.

MSNBC blogger disgusted by GOP plans to impeach Biden after midterms: 'misguided,' 'ridiculous,' 'nonsense'

September 1, 2022

MSNBC blogger disgusted by GOP plans to impeach Biden after midterms: 'misguided,' 'ridiculous,' 'nonsense'

MSNBC 'Maddow' blogger Steve Benen dismissed GOP plans to impeach Biden after gaining control of Congress as "nonsense," and a "misguided impeachment crusade."

Trump reaches settlement agreement over financial records with House committee, accounting firm

September 1, 2022

Trump reaches settlement agreement over financial records with House committee, accounting firm

Former President Donald Trump, accounting firm Mazars USA, and the House Oversight Committee have reached a settlement in a case over a subpoena for Trump's financial records.

AOC challenger calls out NYC's crime crisis, puts blame on defund the police and 'woke' prosecutors

August 31, 2022

AOC challenger calls out NYC's crime crisis, puts blame on defund the police and 'woke' prosecutors

Congressional candidate of New York’s 14th district Tina Forte told Fox News Digital that people are afraid to be out at night because of the city’s rising crime.

My challenge to states: send COVID-relief money back

August 31, 2022

My challenge to states: send COVID-relief money back

As reckless government spending continues, it’s time that we force Washington to face reality and the debt hole they are digging.

AG Garland issues memo on DOJ communications with Congress after retirements, whistleblower reports

August 30, 2022

AG Garland issues memo on DOJ communications with Congress after retirements, whistleblower reports

Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a memo reiterating the DOJ's policy prohibiting communication with Congress, following multiple controversies recently

Reporter's Notebook: When Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev reunited to honor President Reagan

August 30, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: When Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev reunited to honor President Reagan

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last of a trio of world leaders — including U.S. President Ronald Reagan and U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — who ended the Cold War and reshaped the globe

Rep. Swalwell says man threatened to kill him with assault rifle: 'Bloodshed is coming'

August 30, 2022

Rep. Swalwell says man threatened to kill him with assault rifle: 'Bloodshed is coming'

A man called a staffer for Rep. Eric Swalwell and threatened to come to the congressman's office and kill him, the California lawmaker tweeted Tuesday.