Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul formed a noisy alliance with Rep. Thomas Massie this week that scrambled Congress’ plans to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without additional privacy pr...
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Democratic challengers far out-raised vulnerable Republican congressmen in two Central Valley tossup races to start 2024, federal election reports filed this week show. The Democrats need to buil...
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A Florida State Trooper was injured on Monday in a car crash on I-75 allegedly involving former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a Republican who represented North Carolina for one term. … Click to ...
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Capitol rioters could obtain reduced prison sentences depending if the U.S. Supreme Court decides that federal prosecutors should not have charged defendants under a certain federal law in connec...
Lexington Congressman Andy Barr raised twice as much money as Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie during the first three months of 2024, showcasing the continued fundraising prowess of th...
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As Congress considers providing emergency aid to Israel, Rep. Valerie Foushee was among several lawmakers last week who asked President Joe Biden in a letter for assurances that that aid … Clic...
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Aviva Siegel remembers the torture of being held by Hamas in Gaza after they captured her and her husband, Keith, at their kibbutz in Israel. She remembers her hunger. She … Click to Continue �...
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Thomas Massie was 46 minutes into probing proposed changes to the law U.S. intelligence agents use to monitor foreign actors when he stumbled upon a revelation. When regular Americans’ communic...
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Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, can run for retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s congressional seat in November, a state appeals court affirmed Tuesday. The decision ostensibly ends a legal cha...
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More California Democrats are pushing for a ceasefire and potentially withholding military aid to Israel in its war against Hamas after the killings of seven food aid workers in Gaza. … Click t...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo Beyond America’s southern border, a new wave of migrants to the United States is reshaping communities across the country, fueling economic growth in the heart...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is dismissing an effort by congressional Republicans to remove him from office ahead of a potential Senate impeach...
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Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says in an interview that the work of the Department of Homeland Security can 'ill-afford' the distraction of an impeachment trial against him. … Click to Continue ...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo The opening of a facility to house migrant children in North Carolina has raised concerns about what happens to minors once they cross the U.S. border without an...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo When children enter the United States without permission and without the care of a parent or guardian, Greensboro is one place they might now call home. At least...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo After six years of trying to force local law enforcement in some of the state’s most populous counties to cooperate with immigration authorities, North Carolin...
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2024-immigration-series lead-logo Immigration and border security have become top issues in this year’s presidential election, but they’re also expected to come up frequently on the campaign ...
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Sen. Mitch McConnell on Monday came out in support of legislation passed by the House that would force the sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company. “Requiring the divestment … Click to...
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Brad Knott received his second major endorsement in three days after Americans For Prosperity announced to McClatchy on Monday morning that it picked Knott in North Carolina’s 13th Congressiona...
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Martha’s Vineyard is a tony Massachusetts island well-known as a haven for celebrities and vacation getaway for Democratic presidents. That reputation as an elite summer dwelling provided a pic...
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Former President Donald Trump endorsed Brad Knott on Friday night in the Republican runoff election to represent an area in and around the Triangle in Congress. “Brad Knott has my … Click to ...
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Even if Donald Trump loses to Joe Biden again this fall, Mitch McConnell still sees the odds of a Republican Senate majority in his party’s favor. During an interview with … Click to Continue...
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Reality Check editor’s note In staking out his opposition to legislation forcing the sale of the wildly popular TikTok app, Rand Paul found himself in a fight on Fox News. … Click to Continue...
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Voters in former Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s congressional district will decide between two Republicans twice this year to succeed him. Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, and Tulare County Sherif...
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The next U.S. Senate election in Kentucky isn’t scheduled for more than 950 days, but Mitch McConnell’s expected exit from his seat in 2027 leaves a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a …...
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Early results from the special primary election in California’s 20th Congressional District suggest there will be a May runoff in the race to replace retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy. This is … Cl...
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Before Mitch McConnell could come to terms with his exit plan, he had to win a campaign within himself. The Senate Republican leader’s second freeze-up last August -- in which … Click to Cont...
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Rep. Jeff Jackson said he doesn’t regret voting for a bill many see as an attempt to ban TikTok, but that he mishandled a video he posted to the social … Click to Continue »
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A Republican Super PAC spent more than $650,000 on Assemblyman Vince Fong’s congressional bid to succeed his former boss, retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy, in a deep-red California district. The new...
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California congressional contests could decide whether Democrats or Republicans control the House of Representatives in 2025 — and a couple in the Central Valley are especially crucial. It’s ...
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