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CatholicVote launches $3 million midterm ad campaign aimed at kicking Catholic Democrats out of office

July 11, 2022

CatholicVote launches $3 million midterm ad campaign aimed at kicking Catholic Democrats out of office

A conservative Catholic political group will spend millions targeting Catholic Democrats for departing from church teaching and not standing up to "radical liberals" attacking churches.

Biden, Schumer and Durbin sprint to fill judicial vacancies before possible GOP Senate takeover

July 11, 2022

Biden, Schumer and Durbin sprint to fill judicial vacancies before possible GOP Senate takeover

With Republicans aiming to take back the Senate in the November midterms, Democrats face a six-month dash to confirm as many federal judges as possible.

Levin obliterates MSNBC guest who blamed Highland Park shooting on 'ancient' Constitution: 'Marxist Left'

July 10, 2022

Levin obliterates MSNBC guest who blamed Highland Park shooting on 'ancient' Constitution: 'Marxist Left'

Conservative commentator Mark Levin scolded MSNBC guest Rosa Brooks for blaming the Highland Park mass shooting on Americans being enslaved to the Constitution.

Steve Bannon willing to testify before Jan. 6 committee after Trump waives executive privilege

July 10, 2022

Steve Bannon willing to testify before Jan. 6 committee after Trump waives executive privilege

Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon is now willing to testify before the Jan. 6 committee after the former president waived executive privilege.

Senate passes bipartisan gun control bill

July 10, 2022

Senate passes bipartisan gun control bill

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan gun bill late Thursday night in a 65-33 vote. The bill now heads to the House.

Dick Durbin: 'Every Senator' might face 'their own Highland Park' without gun reform

July 10, 2022

Dick Durbin: 'Every Senator' might face 'their own Highland Park' without gun reform

Sen. Dick Durbin argued that other senators may see tragedies similar to that of Highland Park in their own states if they don't work to pass meaningful gun legislation.

Nancy Pelosi goes on lavish Italian vacation as inflation back home hits 40-year high

July 9, 2022

Nancy Pelosi goes on lavish Italian vacation as inflation back home hits 40-year high

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was spotted at a lavish resort as Americans endure sky-high gas prices and inflation hits a 40-year high.

US spending to counter Russian war effort exceeds first 5 years of war costs in Afghanistan

July 9, 2022

US spending to counter Russian war effort exceeds first 5 years of war costs in Afghanistan

The Biden administration and Congress have already spent more in military aid for Ukraine then the U.S. did during the first five years in Afghanistan.

Top Democratic Rep. Thompson joins Chinese-owned TikTok despite voting to keep app off DHS devices

July 8, 2022

Top Democratic Rep. Thompson joins Chinese-owned TikTok despite voting to keep app off DHS devices

Democratic House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson joined TikTok earlier this month despite supporting a measure banning DHS employees from the platform.

Democratic Party leadership silent on teachers union plan to replace 'mother' with 'birthing parent'

July 8, 2022

Democratic Party leadership silent on teachers union plan to replace 'mother' with 'birthing parent'

Prominent members of the Democratic Party have not commented on a proposal from the National Education Association to replace the word "mother" with "birthing parent."