FIRST ON FOX: The House lawmaker whose district the infamous Chinese spy balloon was shot down in is demanding information on the incident’s fallout nearly a year later. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., is introducing legislation to force the Defense Department to submit a report to Congress describing what kind of …
Read More »Ramaswamy sparks social media firestorm over 'Nikki = Corrupt' sign at GOP debate
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sparked a social media firestorm during the last primary debate on Wednesday when he held up a sign that said “Nikki=Corrupt” in reference to his opponent, Nikki Haley. “I don’t have a woman problem,” Ramaswamy told Haley as part of an attack criticizing her work …
Read More »DeSantis, Haley spar over support for bathroom bills during their tenures as governor: 'You are lying'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley traded barbs during Wednesday evening’s GOP presidential primary debate over their past positions on bathroom access for transgender people, with both candidates launching accusations against one another on the issue. The tense exchange between the GOP presidential hopefuls came …
Read More »Missouri Republicans propose legislation to allow women who receive abortions to be charged with murder
Some Missouri GOP lawmakers are renewing the push to allow homicide charges against women who receive abortions in proposals that would go beyond any state’s pro-life laws currently on the books. Republicans in both the state House and Senate have introduced bills to be considered in the legislative session, which …
Read More »White House refutes report of Biden-Harris split on Palestinians
The White House on Thursday doubled down on its insistence that there is “no daylight” between President Biden and Vice President Harris regarding support for the Palestinian people. At the daily White House press briefing, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked National Security Council spokesman John Kirby about a Politico report …
Read More »Georgia Gov. Kemp announces $1K year-end bonus for teachers, state employees: 'Wholly appropriate'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, said Monday that the state government will be giving a $1,000 retention pay year-end bonus to more than 300,000 state employees, teachers and school support staff. Around 112,000 eligible, full-time state and university employees will receive their $1,000 by the end of the year …
Read More »Michigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seat
Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Wednesday became the fifth candidate to enter a competitive race for a U.S. House seat that Democrats are being forced to defend without an incumbent because of U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement this year. Defending the seat could be vital for Democrats in …
Read More »Blaine Luetkemeyer becomes latest House Republican to announce retirement
A Missouri Republican has become the latest House GOP lawmaker to announce his retirement. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., announced Thursday he will not be seeking re-election in 2024. “It has been [an] honor to serve the great people of the Third Congressional District and State of Missouri these past several …
Read More »Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer announces run for reelection: 'I have more work to complete'
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., announced on Monday his plans to run for reelection. The announcement comes as Hoyer, the former Majority Leader, stepped down from House leadership in January 2023. In a statement, Hoyer, 84, said “During this coming election, the values, character, and very soul of America are at …
Read More »Biden confronted by hecklers shouting 'go home' during Pennsylvania visit: 'You’re a loser'
President Biden received a hostile welcome from swing state voters in Pennsylvania during a visit to several small businesses to tout his Bidenomics economic plan. “Go home, Joe!” one onlooker yelled as the Pennsylvania-raised president walked into a bike shop in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. “You’re a loser!” another yelled. “Loser!” During …
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