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Charles Payne on Manchin-Schumer deal: McConnell got played, Republicans look dumb

July 28, 2022

Charles Payne on Manchin-Schumer deal: McConnell got played, Republicans look dumb

FOX Business host reacts to Sens. Manchin and Schumer striking a spending deal after the passage of the CHIPS Act with Republican support.

What's in the Manchin-Schumer tax hike and climate change bill?

July 28, 2022

What's in the Manchin-Schumer tax hike and climate change bill?

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin announced a reconciliation bill Wednesday with provisions on taxes, climate, energy and ObamaCare prescription drugs.

DCCC chair under fire for 'wasting' Democratic donors' money on 'far-right republicans'

July 28, 2022

DCCC chair under fire for 'wasting' Democratic donors' money on 'far-right republicans'

DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney was called out by his primary opponent Alessandra Biaggi for the DCCC using Democrat funds to push GOP campaigns.

Taiwan residents say China’s threats against Nancy Pelosi visit are just hot air

July 28, 2022

Taiwan residents say China’s threats against Nancy Pelosi visit are just hot air

Many Taiwanese residents and lawmakers believe China is spouting hot air regarding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential trip to the island, saying they are "quite at ease."

House Republicans move to reject China competition bill after Manchin, Schumer agree to reconciliation deal

July 28, 2022

House Republicans move to reject China competition bill after Manchin, Schumer agree to reconciliation deal

House Republicans are formally whipping their members against a Senate-passed China bill, and they aim to limit 'yea' votes, to potentially stall the bill.

Lawmakers sound alarm over US military recruitment crisis: ‘Why would I join?’

July 28, 2022

Lawmakers sound alarm over US military recruitment crisis: ‘Why would I join?’

The U.S. military is struggling to meet its 2022 recruitment goals thanks to COVID-19 and a lack of service interest among Americans, lawmakers are warning.

Manchin, Schumer agree to vastly pared back version of Build Back Better

July 27, 2022

Manchin, Schumer agree to vastly pared back version of Build Back Better

Moderate Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin said in a statement Wednesday he reached a deal on a reconciliation bill with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

US Capitol Police addresses threats to disrupt Congressional Baseball Game

July 27, 2022

US Capitol Police addresses threats to disrupt Congressional Baseball Game

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger addressed rumored protests at the Congressional Baseball Game, stating the agency "will not" allow violence.

Senate passes China, semiconductor bill with House set to quickly take up measure

July 27, 2022

Senate passes China, semiconductor bill with House set to quickly take up measure

The Senate Wednesday passed a bill aimed at boosting U.S. competition against China, and the House will likely take it up in short order before recess.

More than 50 Republicans call for Biden to take cognitive test, amid Dem concerns about president's age

July 27, 2022

More than 50 Republicans call for Biden to take cognitive test, amid Dem concerns about president's age

Fifty-four House Republicans signed a Wednesday letter to President Biden calling for him to take a cognitive test, amid growing worry about his age.