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Republicans ready bill to lease Taiwan weapons in stand off with China

July 29, 2022

Republicans ready bill to lease Taiwan weapons in stand off with China

Congressional Republicans plan to introduce legislation to lease weapons and other military equipment to Taiwan to counter aggression from communist China.

Dem Rep to Biden: Do not seek re-election in 2024, America needs Dems who will 'step up'

July 29, 2022

Dem Rep to Biden: Do not seek re-election in 2024, America needs Dems who will 'step up'

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips says he would not endorse President Joe Biden in 2024 reelection bid, citing low approval rating and old age strike concerns among Americans.

Jon Stewart on 'America's Newsroom': Bill giving medical care to veterans 'has to get done'

July 29, 2022

Jon Stewart on 'America's Newsroom': Bill giving medical care to veterans 'has to get done'

TV host and activist Jon Stewart blasted Senate Republicans for refusing to pass a bill that would give aid to veterans exposed to toxins and burn pits, blaming partisan politics.

Larry Kudlow at a loss to explain Biden and Dems' new spending push: 'No economic logic'

July 29, 2022

Larry Kudlow at a loss to explain Biden and Dems' new spending push: 'No economic logic'

Host of 'Kudlow' Larry Kudlow discusses the U.S. entering a recession and weighs the costs of further spending bills pushed by Democrats, President Biden.

2022 Congressional Baseball Game: Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez flips off Republican lawmakers

July 29, 2022

2022 Congressional Baseball Game: Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez flips off Republican lawmakers

Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., was spotted flipping off Republican lawmakers on Thursday night in the annual bipartisan tradition of the Congressional Baseball Game.

Washington, DC: Republicans shut out Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park

July 29, 2022

Washington, DC: Republicans shut out Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park

Members of Congress gathered at Nationals Park in Washington Thursday for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, where the Republicans beat Democrats 10 to 0.

Jon Stewart blasts Senate Republicans over veterans burn pits bill

July 28, 2022

Jon Stewart blasts Senate Republicans over veterans burn pits bill

Comedian Jon Stewart lambasted Senate Republicans Thursday over their failure to pass a bill to expand health benefits to military veterans.

This is Republicans' 'best political environment' since 2010: Axios reporter Jonathan Swan

July 28, 2022

This is Republicans' 'best political environment' since 2010: Axios reporter Jonathan Swan

The "Special Report" All-Star panel responded to the new "Inflation Reduction Act" and Sen. Joe Manchin's backing of the reconciliation bill on Thursday.

Republicans who voted for China bill charge Manchin flip-flopped and lied on spending and tax hike measure

July 28, 2022

Republicans who voted for China bill charge Manchin flip-flopped and lied on spending and tax hike measure

Senate Republicans are feeling angry after they allowed a China bill to pass, only for Sen. Joe Manchin to announce a reconciliation deal just hours later.

House passes China competition bill, sends it to President Biden's desk

July 28, 2022

House passes China competition bill, sends it to President Biden's desk

The House of Representatives sent a bill aimed at increasing U.S. competition with China to President Biden's desk. Biden said it will create more jobs.