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Biden to ask Congress to approve $1.1B arms sale to Taiwan

August 30, 2022

Biden to ask Congress to approve $1.1B arms sale to Taiwan

President Biden will ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion in arms sales for Taiwan as the country continues to face military aggression from communist China.

Naming commission recommends Army and Naval academies scrap names of Confederate alumni

August 30, 2022

Naming commission recommends Army and Naval academies scrap names of Confederate alumni

The Army and Navy academies should change the names of landmarks and memorials honoring Confederate leaders, according to the final Naming Commission report to Congress.

Secret Service official Tony Ornato retires after 25 years amid Jan. 6 probe

August 29, 2022

Secret Service official Tony Ornato retires after 25 years amid Jan. 6 probe

Secret Service supervisor Tony Ornato, who was assigned to former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021, retired on Monday, a USSS spokesperson confirmed.

Democrats' push for amnesty for illegal immigrants on back burner after multiple defeats

August 27, 2022

Democrats' push for amnesty for illegal immigrants on back burner after multiple defeats

A Democratic push to grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, which carried a lot of political energy last year, has failed to see similar intensity in 2022.

White House silent on whether tax increases are necessary to pay for $300,000,000,000 student loan handout

August 26, 2022

White House silent on whether tax increases are necessary to pay for $300,000,000,000 student loan handout

The White House is silent on how President Biden's decision to cancel between $10,000 and $20,000 in student debt for some Americans will be paid for in the long run.

California GOP congressman's wife died after ingesting herbal diet remedy 'white mulberry leaf': report

August 25, 2022

California GOP congressman's wife died after ingesting herbal diet remedy 'white mulberry leaf': report

Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died in December from dehydration and inflamed stomach and intestines after ingesting white mulberry leaf, a coroner report says.

Reporter's Notebook: Actions speak louder than words

August 24, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: Actions speak louder than words

The FBI has come under attack following the unprecedented raid of former President Trump's Florida home, with many calling to defund the federal agency and the safety of officers.

Biden's student loan handout divides Congress as Dems applaud announcement, GOP accuse of voter 'bribe'

August 24, 2022

Biden's student loan handout divides Congress as Dems applaud announcement, GOP accuse of voter 'bribe'

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill had wildly different responses to President Biden's handout of $10,000 in student debt for Americans making under $125,000.

If Biden won't stop land grabs by China, Congress will

August 24, 2022

If Biden won't stop land grabs by China, Congress will

China is amassing a secret weapon inside our own borders: significant control over America's most valuable farmland.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'swatted' at her home

August 24, 2022

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was 'swatted' at her home

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims she was the victim of a "swatting" attempt early Wednesday morning. She thanked the local Floyd County Police Department for their work.