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Capitol Police raises questions with job listing to hire own federal prosecutors: 'Who signed off on this?'

August 3, 2022

Capitol Police raises questions with job listing to hire own federal prosecutors: 'Who signed off on this?'

Capitol Police are looking to hire their own federal prosecutors, according to a job listing posted towards the end of July, raising a question of who they will work for.

Reporter's Notebook: China, Pelosi and the Ides of August

August 3, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: China, Pelosi and the Ides of August

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to Taiwan leaves the question of whether China will retaliate against the US unanswered as the summer months come to a close.

David Axelrod says Biden not benefiting from Democratic legislative wins because they seem like 'compromises'

August 3, 2022

David Axelrod says Biden not benefiting from Democratic legislative wins because they seem like 'compromises'

David Axelrod said Wednesday that President Biden wasn't benefiting from Democratic legislative wins because of high expectations and the wins seeming like "compromises."

Strategists, tax experts weigh implications of Manchin-backed bill on midterm elections

August 3, 2022

Strategists, tax experts weigh implications of Manchin-backed bill on midterm elections

The implications of the Manchin-Schumer bill to combat inflation could go in either direction for Democrats in the midterm elections as it is slated to raise billions in taxes.

Wife of Navy lieutenant imprisoned in Japan reveals young child's response

August 3, 2022

Wife of Navy lieutenant imprisoned in Japan reveals young child's response

The spouse of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis said his sentence to three years in a Japanese president has been hard, most notably for their children who are without their father.

Two New York reps join growing list of Democrats who refuse to commit to supporting Biden in 2024

August 2, 2022

Two New York reps join growing list of Democrats who refuse to commit to supporting Biden in 2024

Two Democrats from New York — Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney — declined to say whether they would support Biden in 2024 presidential run

Senate passes burn pits legislation after partisan imbroglio

August 2, 2022

Senate passes burn pits legislation after partisan imbroglio

After a brief delay, the Senate on Tuesday will likely pass a bill containing aid for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service overseas.

Jon Stewart fires back at Republicans Toomey, Cruz over blocked burn pit legislation: 'We won't let it go'

August 2, 2022

Jon Stewart fires back at Republicans Toomey, Cruz over blocked burn pit legislation: 'We won't let it go'

Jon Stewart and Marine Corps veteran Mindy Beyer detail the fight to help veterans exposed to burn pits after Republicans blocked legislation in the Senate.

Manchin has 'nice talk' with Sinema but won't discuss details on fate of social spending and tax bill

August 2, 2022

Manchin has 'nice talk' with Sinema but won't discuss details on fate of social spending and tax bill

Sen. Joe Manchin had a "nice talk" with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema after they spoke in the Senate chamber for several minutes and as the fate of the Democrats' tax bill hangs in balance.

Christian org responds after Dems demand IRS probe into its tax-exempt status: Trying to 'silence Christians'

August 2, 2022

Christian org responds after Dems demand IRS probe into its tax-exempt status: Trying to 'silence Christians'

The Family Research Council slammed an effort from Democratic lawmakers Tuesday asking the federal government to review the Christian organization's tax status.