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Nancy Mace blasts GOP for 'not offering any type of solution to reduce gun violence' [ad_1] Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., takes her seat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during an organizational meeting for the 118th Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite/Online News 72h Nancy Mace blasts GOP for 'not offering any type of solution to reduce gun violence' Ryan King April 16, 12:02 PM April 16, 12:02 PM ...

Republicans stumble through dicey week of abortion politics [ad_1] FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters before signing a 15-week abortion ban into law Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Kissimmee, Fla. DeSantis signed into law one of the nation's toughest abortion bans late Thursday, April 11, 2023. If the courts ultimately allow the new measure to take effect, it will soon be illegal for Florida women to obtain an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, which is before most realize they're pregnant. (Online News 72h Photo/John Raoux, File) John Raoux/Online News 72h Republicans stumble through dicey week of abortion politics Ryan King ...

George Santos challenger's plan to take down 'most ineffective member of Congress' [ad_1] Afghanistan veteran Kellen Curry is mounting a campaign for scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos's (R-NY) seat. (Photo courtesy of Kellen Curry's campaign) George Santos challenger's plan to take down 'most ineffective member of Congress' Ryan King April 14, 11:49 AM April 14, 11:49 AM Video Embed EXCLUSIVE — C ongressional hopeful Kellen Curry says he is on a mission to restore "honest lead...

Republicans seek to raise debt limit until May 2024 as GOP proposal begins to take shape: Report [ad_1] House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks during a bipartisan press conference after meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) Ringo H.W. Chiu/Online News 72h Republicans seek to raise debt limit until May 2024 as GOP proposal begins to take shape: Report Ryan King April 13, 09:03 AM April 13, 09:03 AM ...

Ted Cruz blames Biden for Macron 'openly screwing the US' [ad_1] Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Ted Cruz, R-Texas, with Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wa., right, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., questions witnesses during a hearing on improving rail safety in response to the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce Ceneta/Online News 72h Ted Cruz blames Biden for Macron 'openly screwing the US' Ryan King April 12, 08:53 AM ...

The clock is ticking for Biden on COVID-19 origins declassification bill [ad_1] President Joe Biden looks his watch before telling the crowd that is unable to stay and talk after his speech because a train will be coming through in 15 minutes at the Steamfitters Local 602 in Springfield, Va., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/Andrew Harnik) Andrew Harnik/Online News 72h The clock is ticking for Biden on COVID-19 origins declassification bill Haisten Willis March 16, 05:55 AM March 16, 05:55 AM Video E...

WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses Senate amid inflation and recession concerns [ad_1] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Economic Club of Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington. (Online News 72h Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Jess Rapfogel/Online News 72h WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses Senate amid inflation and recession concerns Samuel Schaffer March 07, 07:08 AM March 07, 07:08 AM iFrame Object T he Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba...

House Republicans face thorny challenges in Afghanistan withdrawal investigations [ad_1] U.S. Marines provide assistance during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2021. (Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara/U.S. Marine Corps via Online News 72h, File) House Republicans face thorny challenges in Afghanistan withdrawal investigations Mike Brest March 06, 06:15 AM March 06, 06:21 AM Video Embed People long thought of the 2001-2021 Afghanistan conflict as "the good war....

Hockey coach experience helps House Majority Whip Tom Emmer in new leadership role [ad_1] House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) speaks at a press conference following a caucus meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 10, 2023. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Hockey coach experience helps House Majority Whip Tom Emmer in new leadership role Juliegrace Brufke March 05, 07:32 AM March 05, 07:32 AM Video Embed Rep. Tom Emmer ( R -MN) played a key role in building the new House Republican majority. Now, ...

CBO director slated to brief House members on budget outlook next week [ad_1] Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) CBO director slated to brief House members on budget outlook next week Juliegrace Brufke March 01, 03:50 PM March 01, 03:50 PM Video Embed H ouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said that Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel will brief members of the lower chamber on its budget outlook next Wednesday ahead of President Joe Biden unveiling ...

Congress braces for partisan challenges to advance must-pass legislation [ad_1] Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., talks to Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., after Gaetz voted "present" in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon/Online News 72h Congress braces for partisan challenges to advance must-pass legislation Cami Mondeaux January 23, 05:20 AM January 23, 05:20 AM ...

Katie Porter says Democrats 'want to get answers' about Biden docs [ad_1] President Joe Biden listens as Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., speaks at Irvine Valley Community College, in Irvine, Calif., Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. (Online News 72h Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Carolyn Kaster/Online News 72h Katie Porter says Democrats 'want to get answers' about Biden docs Ryan King January 18, 11:40 AM January 18, 11:40 AM Video Embed R ep. Katie Porter (D-CA) said House Democrats aren't backing down from asking ...

Judge acquits Jan. 6 Capitol rioter of obstruction charge for first time [ad_1] In this file photo from Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, Trump supporters beset a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. A 19th person from Ohio has been arrested in Alabama for allegedly convening a caravan of people from Virginia to Washington on Jan. 6 and assaulting police officers during the deadly Capitol riots. (John Minchillo/Online News 72h) Judge acquits Jan. 6 Capitol rioter of obstruction charge for first time Ryan King January 14, 04:56 PM January 14, 04:56 PM ...

Republicans craft contingency plan as possible debt ceiling crisis looms [ad_1] Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to the House chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Jose Luis Magana/Online News 72h Republicans craft contingency plan as possible debt ceiling crisis looms Ryan King January 13, 09:29 PM January 13, 09:29 PM Video Embed Republicans i n the House are reportedly crafting a contingency plan in the event negotiations fail on lifting the debt limit, which is proj...

Speaker vote: Byron Donalds brushes off potential retribution for going against Kevin McCarthy [ad_1] Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., who has been nominated for Speaker of the House, speaks to members of the media on the House steps, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Online News 72h Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Jacquelyn Martin/Online News 72h Speaker vote: Byron Donalds brushes off potential retribution for going against Kevin McCarthy Ryan King January 05, 01:18 PM January 05, 01:18 PM Video Embed ...

Matt Gaetz vows to continue speaker stalemate until McCarthy concedes or limits power [ad_1] Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., right, talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, during a sixth round of voting in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (Online News 72h Photo/Alex Brandon) Alex Brandon/Online News 72h Matt Gaetz vows to continue speaker stalemate until McCarthy concedes or limits power Cami Mondeaux January 05, 08:49 AM January 05, 08:49 AM ...