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House GOP Leader McCarthy meets with caucus on 'Commitment to America' midterm strategy

July 27, 2022

House GOP Leader McCarthy meets with caucus on 'Commitment to America' midterm strategy

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy discussed key isssyes for a planned Republican 'Commitment to America' during a Wednesday morning conference meeting.

Republican campaign arm uses 2018 Democrats' playbook, prioritizes veteran recruits to take back House

July 27, 2022

Republican campaign arm uses 2018 Democrats' playbook, prioritizes veteran recruits to take back House

Republicans are recruiting more veterans in 2022 as they seek to regain control of Congress in the midterms, a tactic Democrats used in 2018 to win the majority in the House.

House Republicans slam Biden admin for still mandating COVID-19 vaccines in military: 'no scientific reason'

July 26, 2022

House Republicans slam Biden admin for still mandating COVID-19 vaccines in military: 'no scientific reason'

Nearly two dozen House Republicans sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday expressing concerns over the administration's “continued COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members.”

January 6 committee setting sights on Justice Thomas' wife an 'incredible overreach': Turley

July 26, 2022

January 6 committee setting sights on Justice Thomas' wife an 'incredible overreach': Turley

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley comments on the January 6 committee moving to question Ginni Thomas and argues the committee has ulterior motives.

Heritage Action ad campaign presses vulnerable Democrats to oppose 'Build Back Better' agenda

July 26, 2022

Heritage Action ad campaign presses vulnerable Democrats to oppose 'Build Back Better' agenda

Heritage Action is working to put pressure on vulnerable Democrats who may vote for a revised version of President Biden's signature "Build Back Better" agenda.

China competition bill clears Senate filibuster, on path for likely passage

July 26, 2022

China competition bill clears Senate filibuster, on path for likely passage

A bill aimed at helping the U.S. compete with China cleared a Senate filibuster Tuesday, setting it on course to pass the chamber by the end of the week.

On this day in history in 1775, US postal system established under Ben Franklin

July 26, 2022

On this day in history in 1775, US postal system established under Ben Franklin

The U.S. postal system, under Benjamin Franklin's leadership, was created by the Second Continental Congress on July 26, 1775 — aiding communication during the American Revolution and beyond.

Leo Terrell slams House Democrat staffers' protests as a 'photo-op': It's all a distraction

July 26, 2022

Leo Terrell slams House Democrat staffers' protests as a 'photo-op': It's all a distraction

Fox News contributor criticizes climate change protests outside Sen. Chuck Schumer's office and calls the act an attempt to 'distract' from Biden's economic failures.

Tie congressional pay to inflation as a way to stop insane overspending

July 25, 2022

Tie congressional pay to inflation as a way to stop insane overspending

Government overspending can be stopped by tying congressional pay to inflation. Under this plan, congressman would have their pay cut if they hurt taxpayers.

Jim Jordan rips Jan. 6 Committee for targeting Clarence Thomas' wife: 'Concerted effort to intimidate' SCOTUS

July 25, 2022

Jim Jordan rips Jan. 6 Committee for targeting Clarence Thomas' wife: 'Concerted effort to intimidate' SCOTUS

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., suggested the Jan. 6 Committee would subpoena Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, if she does not agree to testify willingly.