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Milley still hasn't responded to Banks, Grassley letter with questions on 'commitment to civilian control'

July 15, 2022

Milley still hasn't responded to Banks, Grassley letter with questions on 'commitment to civilian control'

Republican lawmakers Rep. Jim Banks and Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter to Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mark Milley probing him about recent alleged statements in a book.

Democrats defend Biden on abortion amid criticism for lack of action after Dobbs decision

July 15, 2022

Democrats defend Biden on abortion amid criticism for lack of action after Dobbs decision

President Biden is doing all he can to protect abortion rights, Democrats in Congress say, even as progressives clambor for more action from the president.

Jan. 6: Secret Service deleted texts requested by investigators, watchdog report says

July 15, 2022

Jan. 6: Secret Service deleted texts requested by investigators, watchdog report says

A new watchdog report claims that the Secret Service deleted text messages from Jan. 5 and Jan 6, 2021, that were requested by officials investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

GOP lawmakers launch probe of TikTok's sharing of user data with Chinese parent company

July 14, 2022

GOP lawmakers launch probe of TikTok's sharing of user data with Chinese parent company

Senior GOP lawmakers on two top House committees launched an investigation into the TikTok social media app for allowing its non-public user data to be accessed from China.

Carl Paladino's reported tie to sex offender rankles New York GOP primary race

July 14, 2022

Carl Paladino's reported tie to sex offender rankles New York GOP primary race

New York Republican congressional candidate Carl Paladino listed a registered sex offender on his campaign filings, adding more drama to the GOP primary fight.

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan accused of abusing House proxy voting to campaign for Senate

July 14, 2022

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan accused of abusing House proxy voting to campaign for Senate

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio is under fire for allegedly abusing the House proxy voting system in order to devote more time to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Dem faces House ethics complaint for heated back-and-forth with Heritage scholar: 'How dare you'

July 14, 2022

Dem faces House ethics complaint for heated back-and-forth with Heritage scholar: 'How dare you'

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts files ethics complaint over Rep. Katie Porter allegedly "intentionally defaming" expert during congressional hearing on guns.

Sen. Mike Lee calls out 'disturbing direction' of Congress as some Democrats oppose support for Israel

July 14, 2022

Sen. Mike Lee calls out 'disturbing direction' of Congress as some Democrats oppose support for Israel

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, highlights the 'troubling' trend of division amongst members of Congress over the state of Israel and America's relationship with the Middle East.

Senate Republicans press Pentagon for evidence to back claim abortion ruling may impact military 'readiness'

July 14, 2022

Senate Republicans press Pentagon for evidence to back claim abortion ruling may impact military 'readiness'

Senate Republicans are asking the Pentagon to provide information to back up its allegation that the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision will negatively impact military "readiness."

House passes active shooter alert system bill

July 14, 2022

House passes active shooter alert system bill

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow the federal government to help set up alert systems to notify people of active shooters in their areas.