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August 2, 2021

Democrats seek to abolish anti-abortion Hyde Amendment – but how far are they willing to go?

Congress has blocked federal dollars from paying for abortion coverage for decades now. But that could change if pro-choice Democrats have their way.

August 2, 2021

DC Mayor Bowser rejoins ever-growing list of COVID hypocrites

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared to break her own coronavirus-related restrictions over the weekend, renewing her standing on the ever-growing list of "rules for thee, not for me" Democrats who have faced criticism for hypocrisy over the course of the pandemic.

August 2, 2021

Washington, DC, murders surpass coronavirus deaths in July by nearly 3-to-1 ratio

The number of homicides in Washington, D.C., surpassed coronavirus deaths in the city by a nearly 3-to-1 ratio in July as the nation’s capital continues to grapple with an uptick in murders.

August 2, 2021

Huckabee slams DC Mayor Bowser for going maskless despite new mandate: ‘Rules for thee, but not for me’

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on “Fox & Friends” Monday slammed DC Mayor Bowser for going maskless at a weekend celebration despite the new mandate.

August 1, 2021

New York plumber who once ran for state Senate charged in Capitol riot

A Brooklyn plumber who once ran for New York state Senate was arrested Wednesday and charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol, federal prosecutors said.

August 1, 2021

Critics slam DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for violating her own mask mandate

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faced intense media backlash after flouting her own mask mandate over the weekend.

August 1, 2021

DC Mayor Bowser photographed maskless at wedding reception after reinstating mask mandate

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser was reportedly spotted without a face mask during an indoor wedding reception Saturday night, hours after her indoors mask mandate went into effect.

August 1, 2021

Kinzinger supports Jan. 6 commission subpoenas for McCarthy, Jordan

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sunday said he supported issuing subpoenas for members of Congress who might have had conversations with former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 before rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol – even if that includes fellow Republicans Kevin McCarthy or Jim Jordan.

July 31, 2021

Photos appear to show DC mayor celebrating birthday maskless hours before mandate went into effect

Photos on social media appear to show Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrating her upcoming birthday and posing for photos maskless with comedian Dave Chappelle hours before the city’s mask mandate was put into effect.

July 30, 2021

Liberals from White House to Hawaii push for mask mandates but data is underwhelming

Democratic leaders from the White House down are mulling or enacting new coronavirus mask mandates following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – even as new infections vary widely in different areas.