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Rep. Adam Schiff, who led first Trump impeachment, seeking CA Senate seat held by Feinstein
Rep. Adam Schiff, who led first Trump impeachment, seeking CA Senate seat held by Feinstein

Two representatives have entered a Senate race vying for a California seat held by the longest-serving woman senator, Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

'Says a whole lot more about him': Elaine Chao speaks out about Donald Trump's racist comments on her

Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao spoke out against former President Donald Trump as he has previously made racist comments about her.

Nearly 80 Democrats send letter to Biden blasting border, migrant policy
Nearly 80 Democrats send letter to Biden blasting border, migrant policy

Seventy-seven Democrats sent a letter to Biden Wednesday criticizing his administration's policies restricting asylum access for migrants at the southern...

Elaine Chao issues rare rebuke of Trump over his racist attacks on her
Elaine Chao issues rare rebuke of Trump over his racist attacks on her

Former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao called out former President Donald Trump amid his racist broadsides aimed at her and his other anti-Asian...

77 Democrats in Congress urge Biden to scrap new asylum limits
77 Democrats in Congress urge Biden to scrap new asylum limits

The measures announced by President Biden earlier this month have led to a sharp drop in unlawful entries along the U.S.-Mexico border.

National Archives asks former U.S. presidents, VPs to check for classified documents- CNN
National Archives asks former U.S. presidents, VPs to check for classified documents- CNN

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Archives asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents on Thursday to re-check their personal records for any...

Billions of political text messages were sent last year - and there
Billions of political text messages were sent last year - and there's little to stop more from coming

A 2021 Supreme Court decision opened the doors to consent-free mass texts; Congress hasn't curtailed political texts, and few states have taken action.

Biden considering a trip to Europe in show of support for Ukraine after one year of war
Biden considering a trip to Europe in show of support for Ukraine after one year of war

President Biden is considering a trip to Europe next month to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US expands sanctions on Russia
US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

The Biden administration on Thursday expanded U.S. sanctions against Russia's Wagner Group and related companies and individuals for their role in the war in...

Now that Trump can return to Facebook, Truth Social could be all but doomed
Now that Trump can return to Facebook, Truth Social could be all but doomed

On Wednesday, Meta said Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts would be restored in the next few weeks.

Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures
Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures

Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge nearly one year ago are looking closely at damage to the legs of the structure, the National...

Senators Threaten Action If White House Refuses Classified Documents Access
Senators Threaten Action If White House Refuses Classified Documents Access

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are upset after the administration declined to share sensitive files found in Trump's and Biden's records.

U.S. native seed shortage hinders land restoration -report
U.S. native seed shortage hinders land restoration -report

The United States is facing a shortage of the native seeds it uses to restore natural habitats damaged by wildfire and other weather events made worse by...

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally won his battle against letting members vote remotely. It could cost him critical GOP votes when he needs it most.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally won his battle against letting members vote remotely. It could cost him critical GOP votes when he needs it most.

The House implemented proxy voting in the 116th Congress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's gone now, and it could be costly for the GOP.

Trump impeachment leader Schiff joins California Senate race
Trump impeachment leader Schiff joins California Senate race

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial, announced Thursday...

Countdown to 2024: These candidates have already announced Senate plans for next election
Countdown to 2024: These candidates have already announced Senate plans for next election

Thirty-four Senate seats will be up for reelection in 2024. These candidates have already launched their campaigns for the upper chamber of Congress.

In House vote on Strategic Production Response Act, GOP aims to limit oil reserve withdrawal
In House vote on Strategic Production Response Act, GOP aims to limit oil reserve withdrawal

The House is voting on legislation that would limit President Joe Biden's authority to withdraw oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

U.S. House panel to hold hearing on supply chain, infrastructure
U.S. House panel to hold hearing on supply chain, infrastructure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. House committee said Thursday it will hold a hearing next Wednesday on supply chain and transportation infrastructure issues...

Schiff announces he
Schiff announces he's running for Senate in California in 2024

The California Democrat is entering the primary to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has not yet said whether she will run for reelection.

Rep. Adam Schiff Jumps Into California Senate Race
Rep. Adam Schiff Jumps Into California Senate Race

The Democratic congressman is joining progressive Rep. Katie Porter in the race to replace incumbent Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

New Hampshire Republicans are not yet ready to go for Trump:
New Hampshire Republicans are not yet ready to go for Trump: 'He's going to have to earn it'

As Donald Trump heads to New Hampshire for his first campaign event of the 2024 presidential race, Republicans there remain skeptical of a second Trump term.

California Rep. Adam Schiff enters marquee Senate race
California Rep. Adam Schiff enters marquee Senate race

Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank is the latest high-profile Democrat to join the 2024 Senate race, while Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains mum on her reelection...

Juror
Juror's COVID halts ex-Ohio House speaker's corruption trial

The corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was temporarily paused Wednesday after a juror tested positive for COVID-19. U.S...

Here
Here's how Republicans' proposed Fair Tax Act would work

The GOP plan would set a national sales tax of 30% and eliminate the IRS.

House Democrats want to deny George Santos access to classified information
House Democrats want to deny George Santos access to classified information

New York Reps. Gregory Meeks of New York and Joe Morelle told McCarthy that they have "serious concerns" about Santos.

Republicans demand spending cuts to lift the debt limit. They won
Republicans demand spending cuts to lift the debt limit. They won't say what to cut.

House Republicans are demanding spending cuts to lift the debt ceiling, but they haven't figured out what to cut.

NJ Democrat rips return of indoor smoking to House
NJ Democrat rips return of indoor smoking to House

Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) this week railed against GOP lawmakers' "self-serving move" and "life-threatening decision" to allow indoor smoking in the...

An RNC Remade by Trump Backs Away From His 2024 Campaign
An RNC Remade by Trump Backs Away From His 2024 Campaign

As former President Donald Trump prepares for his first public events since announcing his presidential campaign, dozens of members of the Republican Party's...

Biden to court wealthy donors as he preps 2024 campaign in coming weeks - sources
Biden to court wealthy donors as he preps 2024 campaign in coming weeks - sources

U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a number of fundraisers with wealthy Democratic donors in coming weeks as part of his expected bid to return to the White...

Exclusive-U.S. Energy Department to allocate $118 million to biofuels projects
Exclusive-U.S. Energy Department to allocate $118 million to biofuels projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday will announce over $100 million in funding to expand U.S. biofuels production, as the Biden administration...

Obamacare Sign-ups Top 16 Million for 2023, Setting Another Record
Obamacare Sign-ups Top 16 Million for 2023, Setting Another Record

WASHINGTON - A record 16.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces during this year's open...

How the Biden administration decided to reverse course and give tanks to Ukraine
How the Biden administration decided to reverse course and give tanks to Ukraine

Pentagon leaders initially didn't want to give Ukraine tanks. Then Biden warmed to a path suggested by Blinken and Sullivan and a plan proposed by Milley and...

Biden says US will send tanks to Ukraine, Pope says homosexuality not a crime: 5 Things podcast
Biden says US will send tanks to Ukraine, Pope says homosexuality not a crime: 5 Things podcast

What the U.S. decision to send tanks to Ukraine means for the war, Meta says it will reinstate Donald Trump on Facebook and Instagram: 5 Things podcast

Will this Ohio judge
Will this Ohio judge's retirement spell the end of fair elections in the state?

Maureen O'Connor was essentially the only barrier preventing a Republican power grab through gerrymandered maps

Arizona: elections director in county that refused to certify results quits
Arizona: elections director in county that refused to certify results quits

Lisa Marra, who worked in Republican Cochise county, condemns 'physically and emotionally threatening' work environment

McCarthy might have a math problem in blocking Omar from panel
McCarthy might have a math problem in blocking Omar from panel

Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) vow to block Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from sitting on the House Foreign Affairs Committee has hit an early snag: he may ...

Conservative CNN Pundit Fears Trump Weaponizing 1 Thing For 2024
Conservative CNN Pundit Fears Trump Weaponizing 1 Thing For 2024

S.E. Cupp explained why it may spell "very bad news" for the GOP.

As Biden seeks to avoid wider war, delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine escalates conflict
As Biden seeks to avoid wider war, delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine escalates conflict

Biden's announcement signaled that the war, launched with an unprovoked invasion and soon to enter its second year, shows no sign of ending.

Biden claims
Biden claims 'no regrets' but classified papers case could come back to bite him

While there are major differences between the president and Trump's cases, the controversy arrives at a delicate time for Biden

Biden
Biden's next 2 years: A brutal war and a rough campaign

A war with no end in sight threatens to loom over Biden and his expected reelection bid.

George Conway Explains Why Donald Trump
George Conway Explains Why Donald Trump's Classified Docs Scandal Is 'Like The Shoe Bomber'

The conservative attorney pointed out the "huge difference" between the Donald Trump, Mike Pence and Joe Biden discoveries of sensitive materials.

Washington Post Predicts How Kevin McCarthy
Washington Post Predicts How Kevin McCarthy's Latest 'Pettiness' Could Haunt Him

The GOP House speaker's move could greatly benefit one of his biggest Democratic rivals, suggested the newspaper's editorial board.

How classified documents became a schoolgirl
How classified documents became a schoolgirl's show-and-tell

On a winter's day in 1984, a briefcase stuffed with classified government documents showed up in a building in Pittsburgh, borne by someone who most...

RNC challenger not ready to concede to McDaniel

Incumbent Ronna McDaniel has the edge but Harmeet Dhillon's people are still working to sway voters.

Senators vent frustration after intel official refuses to discuss Biden and Trump docs
Senators vent frustration after intel official refuses to discuss Biden and Trump docs

Senators voiced frustration after Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines declined to show them copies of the Trump and Biden classified docs.

Facebook and Instagram end Trump
Facebook and Instagram end Trump's suspension from platforms

Former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts are being reinstated, the social media giant Meta announced Wednesday.

Vice President Harris urges for tougher gun control laws at Monterey Park memorial:
Vice President Harris urges for tougher gun control laws at Monterey Park memorial: 'Congress must act'

After arriving at the Monterey Park shooting site, Vice President Harris advocated for stricter gun laws, telling reporters "Congress must act."

RNC Touts Focus On
RNC Touts Focus On 'Working Class' As It Stays At $1,283-A-Night Pacific Coast Resort

But Republican National Committee members can enjoy a sweeping view of the ocean, a 30-meter pool, shopping at the on-site Cartier's and $60 breakfasts.

Questions persist on source of George Santos campaign funds
Questions persist on source of George Santos campaign funds

Of all the questions swirling around U.S. Rep. George Santos, one of the most serious has been how he amassed the personal fortune he claimed to have used to...

Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documents
Senators: Officials blocking access to mishandled documents

Members of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday that they should have access to classified documents that were discovered in the homes of...

German Foreign Minister Declares ‘We Are Fighting a War Against Russia’

In a stunning statement, Germany's Foreign Minister declared that her country and Europe as a whole is in a "war against Russia" in Ukraine.

Nolte: CNN Primetime Viewers Crater to 444,000, Don Lemon Hits Record Low

During the week of January 16, CNN’s average primetime viewership cratered to only 444,000 viewers.

Biden's Incoming Chief of Staff Jeff Zients Met with Biden Family Members

Biden and his expected incoming chief of staff Zients were involved in multiple meetings in 2016 with scandal-scarred first-son Hunter Biden.

Adam Schiff Announces Run for Dianne Feinstein's CA Senate Seat

Rep. Adam Schiff announced he would run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's U.S Senate in 2024, joining what is shaping up to be a crowded primary.

Pagan Horned Statue Featured on NYC Courthouse

A statue of a horned figure, supposedly paying homage to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, sits on the NYC Courthouse.

Adam Schiff Joins TikTok to Protest Being Kicked off Intel Committee

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined Chinese-owned TikTok to complain about being kicked off the House Intelligence Committee -- and ask for money.

Commerce Dept: U.S. Economy Slowed but GDP Still Grew 2.9% in Q4

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession.

Project Veritas Targets Pfizer Scientist in Latest Sting Video

Project Veritas has released another investigative video -- this time showing a senior executive from the Pfizer pharmaceutical company.

Federal Court Halts California Law Punishing Doctors for COVID 'Misinformation'

A federal court has issued a stay against a California law that would punish doctors for providing alleged "misinformation" about COVID-19.

Judge Orders Release of Body Camera Footage Showing Attack on Paul Pelosi

Footage of the hammer attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband could be released for public viewing as early as Thursday.

McCarthy on Swalwell, Fang: 'You Have Not Had the Briefing That I Had'

McCarthy suggested Swalwell's "relationship with a Chinese spy" was so bad it disqualified him from the House Intelligence Committee.

GOP Rep. Spartz: McCarthy Kicking Dems Off of Committees Makes Us 'Look Like Hypocrites'

Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) Wednesday on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360 "that Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) denying Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) seats on the House Intelligence Committee and promising to hold a vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the House Affairs Committee without "due process" made the GOP look like "hypocrites." | Clips

Meta Global Affairs Pres: We Limited Prominence of Hunter Story in Case Fact-Checkers Wanted to Review It, Which They Didn't

During a portion of an interview aired on Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Special Report," Meta President for Global Affairs Nick Clegg | Clips

Report: McCarthy Told Manchin No Social Security, Medicare Cuts

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly told Sen. Manchin that Republicans would not cut social security to offset the debt ceiling.

Schiff: Facebook Reinstating Trump Is Putting Profit Above Public Interest

Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Wednesday on MSNBC's "The ReidOut" that Facebook parent company Meta was reinstating former President Donald Trump's personal account after a two-year suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol for "profit." | Clips

Pro-Life Group Slams Rep. Mace: GOP Must Not Compromise on Abortion

A leading pro-life group blasted Mace for claiming that abortion is the reason Republicans did not win a larger majority.

Omar on Possible Committee Removal: ‘Only Been Reserved for Most Egregious Wrongdoings’

Rep. Ilhan Omar condemned Republicans’ plan to potentially vote to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Illegal Alien Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl Under 12

An illegal alien is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl younger than 12-years-old in two different cities across Texas.

Utah Republicans Move Ahead with Providing In-State Tuition to Refugees

Republican legislators in Utah are moving ahead with a plan that will provide in-state tuition to refugees resettled across the state.

Poll: Trump Towers over Potential GOP Primary Opponents with 35-Point Lead

Former President Donald Trump holds a whopping 35-point lead over the rest of the potential 2024 Republican primary field, according to a poll.

Poll: 55% of Likely Hispanic Voters Oppose Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

A majority of likely Hispanic voters say they oppose amnesty for the nation's 11 to 22 million illegal aliens, a new poll reveals.

Mark Zuckerberg to End Suspension of Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram

Facebook (now known as Meta) will reportedly end former President Donald Trump's suspension from its main platform as well as Instagram following an announcement made at the beginning of January that it would decide on reinstating Trump "in the coming weeks."

Analysis: 'Mind-Blowing' Illegal Immigration Under Biden Approaching 1% of Total U.S. Population

President Joe Biden's administration may bring a record 2.7 million illegal aliens to the United States-Mexico border this year.

WATCH: White House Claims Antisemite Ilhan Omar Has Foreign Policy 'Expertise'

Karine Jean-Pierre said Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), notorious for antisemitism, has foreign policy "expertise" and should keep a committee seat.

Kevin McCarthy Announces Members of Coronavirus Pandemic Subcommittee

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) this week announced members of Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

U.S. Set to Approve Abrams Main Battle Tanks for Ukraine

The White House is poised to approve sending advanced M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday.

Malibu Shaken by 4.2 Magnitude Early Morning Earthquake

The Malibu area had a rough awakening Wednesday when a preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit, followed swiftly by a 3.5-magnitude jolt.

Great Reset Watch: EU Approves Two Insect Species as Human Food

The European Union has given the green light for two more species of insect to be used as food for humans.

Adam Schiff Fundraises Off Ouster from House Intelligence Committee

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been fundraising off his ouster from the House Intelligence Committee on Tuesday.

Jim Banks: GOP 'Adamant’ About Leaving Social Security, Medicare Alone

Rep. Jim Banks said the House GOP is “adamant” about leaving Social Security and Medicare alone as lawmakers battle over the debt ceiling.

Watch: McCarthy Savages Reporter for Defending Schiff, Swalwell

Speaker Kevin McCarthy tore into a reporter after the reporter interrupted him during a press conference about Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff.

'The Lord Is My Rock': 49ers Rookie QB Brock Purdy Makes Jesus His Identity

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy of the 49ers has been open about his Christian faith and the identity he finds in Jesus.

McCarthy: Biden's 'Playing with' Markets by Refusing to Negotiate on Debt Limit, We Won't Cut Social Security, Medicare

On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox Business Network's "Kudlow," House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) argued that President Joe Biden is "playing with | Clips

Scalise: Biden's Saying We Can't Cut Spending When He Has Loan Moratorium, COVID Emergency, and Unspent COVID Money

On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox Business Network's "Bottom Line," House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) said that there are plenty of ways you | Clips

Only 9% Say It's Important Companies Promote Diversity, Environmentalism

A poll found that American adults say there are "more important" issues for companies to focus on than promoting diversity and environmentalism.

Schiff Vows Revenge After McCarthy Blocks Him and Swalwell from Intel

Schiff vowed revenge after Speaker McCarthy indicated he would keep Schiff and Rep. Swalwell off the House Intelligence Committee.

Rand Paul: FBI Will only Be Reformed if We Remove and Replace Top 10% of the Agency

On Tuesday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's "Eric Bolling The Balance," Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) argued that the FBI's leadership has become a "political class" | Clips

Debt Ceiling Fight Illustrates Corporate Interests' Waning Influence over GOP

The looming debt ceiling stand-off between lawmakers in Washington, DC, is evidence of corporate America's waning influence over the GOP.

SD Gov. Kristi Noem to Pharmacists: Dispensing Abortion Pills Is Felony

Gov. Noem sent a letter to pharmacists warning them that despite the FDA's rule change, dispensing abortion pills is illegal in South Dakota.

Man Arrested After 3 Shot and Killed at Washington Circle K

A man was arrested Tuesday after three people were shot and killed at a Yakima, Washington, Circle K convenience store.

Department of Justice Sues Google over Digital Ads Practices

Google is facing its second antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice in two years, over its dominance in the digital ads market, which has seen the tech giant operate in both the buying and selling of ads in addition to running its ad exchange.

'How Are We Supposed to Ever Feel Safe Again?:' Google Staff Seeks 'Psychological Safety' After Layoffs

Google workers are feeling psychologically shaken after the company announced plans to lay off 12,000 of its workforce amid a general slump in the tech industry.

MSNBC's Johnson: House GOP a 'Terrorist Organization' -- McCarthy Has 'No Love for This Country'

MSNBC contributor Jason Johnson claimed Monday on "The 11th Hour" that House Republicans were a "terrorist organization" led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who has "no love for this country." | Clips

Rep. Gallego Hired Anti-Law Enforcement Staffers for Senate Campaign

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-D) hired staffers for his Senate campaign who reportedly have a history of speaking out against law enforcement.

67-Year-Old Zhao Chunli in Custody After 7 Shot Dead in California

67-year-old Zhao Chunli was taken into custody after 7 people were killed in shootings on two farms in Half Moon Bay, California, Monday.

Sen. Katie Britt Exposes ESG Agenda of Biden Pentagon Pick with First Vote

Sen. Katie Britt used her first vote in the U.S. Senate to expose the ESG agenda of President Joe Biden's Pentagon nominee.

China Abandons Political Propaganda Films for New Year Box Office After Protests

Chinese state media reported on Sunday that the big Lunar New Year holiday week was a smashing success at theaters.

Report: Kevin McCarthy to Visit Taiwan Later this Year

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is reportedly planning to visit Taiwan later this year.

Pro-Life Groups to Walgreens, CVS: Do Not Offer Abortion Pills

Pro-life groups sent letters to CVS and Walgreens pharmacy chains, urging them to not dispense abortion inducing drugs.

Aid to Ukraine Exceeds Cost of 2011 Afghanistan Surge

American military and economic aid to Ukraine has eclipsed the annual expenditure of "endless" wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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