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Hawley doesn't 'regret anything' he did Jan. 6 after House panel assails his conduct

July 22, 2022

Hawley doesn't 'regret anything' he did Jan. 6 after House panel assails his conduct

Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he has no regrets about what he did no January 6, 2021, including waving at protesters before a mob breached the Capitol.

Steve Bannon lacked 'factual defense' but has 'legal defense' for appeal, ex-prosecutor says

July 22, 2022

Steve Bannon lacked 'factual defense' but has 'legal defense' for appeal, ex-prosecutor says

Stephen Bannon, a former Breitbart executive and ex-Trump political strategist, was found guilty of contempt of Congress in a District of Columbia courtroom.

Cheap drones and countermeasures: What worries experts about the future of warfare

July 22, 2022

Cheap drones and countermeasures: What worries experts about the future of warfare

Rep. Jason Crow and Sen. Joni Ernst noted that the growing ease of access and possible developments for military technology will raise ethical questions about future warfare.

Bill to prevent lawmakers and their spouses from stock trading at standstill as Pelosi faces backlash

July 22, 2022

Bill to prevent lawmakers and their spouses from stock trading at standstill as Pelosi faces backlash

A measure to prevent lawmakers and their spouses from stock trading is at a standstill as House Speaker Pelosi faces backlash over recent stock purchases.

Lee Zeldin says black belt training helped him fend off attacker: 'That was pretty nuts'

July 22, 2022

Lee Zeldin says black belt training helped him fend off attacker: 'That was pretty nuts'

Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-NY, shares how he defended himself from an armed attacker and comments on the suspect's release due to cashless bail laws.

China bill accused of being 'corporate welfare' as semiconductor lobby ramps up spending ahead of passage

July 22, 2022

China bill accused of being 'corporate welfare' as semiconductor lobby ramps up spending ahead of passage

Senate Republicans are split on whether to support a bill aimed at funding semiconductor manufacturing and competing with China that appears set to pass.

Dem congressman tests negative for COVID-19 after trip with Biden

July 21, 2022

Dem congressman tests negative for COVID-19 after trip with Biden

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss tested negative for COVID-19 both before and after he traveled with President Biden, his office announced after Biden tested positive.

House passes Right to Contraception Act guaranteeing access to contraceptives, abortion drugs

July 21, 2022

House passes Right to Contraception Act guaranteeing access to contraceptives, abortion drugs

The House of Representatives passed the Right to Contraception Act by a 228-195 vote Thursday, legislation that would establish a federal right to contraceptives.

Bannon will not testify at criminal contempt trial, as defense announces they will not call witnesses

July 21, 2022

Bannon will not testify at criminal contempt trial, as defense announces they will not call witnesses

Steve Bannon will not testify at his criminal contempt trial, as his defense team moved for an acquittal and declared they will not present any evidence at trial.

Lawmakers seek to rescind Medals of Honor from soldiers who carried out Wounded Knee massacre

July 21, 2022

Lawmakers seek to rescind Medals of Honor from soldiers who carried out Wounded Knee massacre

The Wounded Knee Medals of Honor would be posthumously rescinded