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July 8, 2026

Former acting DHS secretary warns Chinese criminal organizations are infiltrating America's hemp industry

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf urges Congress to investigate Chinese-linked actors' role in THC hemp products and illegal marijuana operations.

July 8, 2026

Dem Senate hopeful pocketed massive taxpayer-funded cash while skipping hundreds of votes

Josh Turek, Paralympic gold medalist and Iowa Senate candidate, allegedly collected over $20,000 in per diem while missing 58.7% of his 2026 votes.

July 6, 2026

America owes Black women 'everything,' Rep Jasmine Crockett rants over July 4 weekend

Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Essence Festival that America owes Black women "everything," sparking fierce online backlash over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

July 5, 2026

Beer, BBQ and America: Lawmakers share their favorite traditions for the nation's birthday

From Hebrew National hot dogs and Miller Lites to calf fries on a Montana ranch, lawmakers share their favorite July 4th family traditions.

July 5, 2026

Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home

Career politicians benefit from gridlock on immigration, drug prices, and housing. Term limits would force Congress to deliver on a deadline, one argues.

July 4, 2026

House Dems dodge questions on SCOTUS trans athlete ruling, shift blame to 'culture wars'

House Democrats mostly sidestepped questions on the Supreme Court transgender athletes ruling, pivoting to the economy and Washington dysfunction.

July 3, 2026

Cruz pushes bill to hold tax-exempt sponsors accountable as DOJ probes Singham network

Ted Cruz pushes the SPONSOR Act to strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits funding political violence as the DOJ launches a grand jury probe.

July 3, 2026

Republican unveils Declaration of Independence bill ahead of America's 250th birthday

Rep. Matt Van Epps said his bill reaffirming the Declaration of Independence directly responds to socialist candidates gaining ground in primaries.

July 3, 2026

WATCH: Controversial SCOTUS decision strikes a divide among lawmakers

The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment drew sharp reactions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

July 2, 2026

Trump's 'hero' justice offers roadmap after Supreme Court rejects birthright order

Justice Kavanaugh's concurrence outlines how Congress could legislatively restrict birthright citizenship, sparking immediate Republican action.