Trump endorses Rep. Jim Banks for open Indiana Senate seat
Former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Rep. Jim Banks on Tuesday for the U.S. Senate in Indiana. Published February 1, 2023
Haris Alic
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Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance endorses Trump’s 2024 campaign
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance threw his support behind former President Donald Trump's 2024 White House campaign on Tuesday. Published January 31, 2023
Mitch Daniels bows out of Indiana Senate race
Former Indiana Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday he won't run for the Senate. Published January 31, 2023
House GOP eyeing backdoor tactic to block Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
House Republicans are scrambling to find a legislative tactic to keep Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee, after failing to unify their conference behind the idea. Published January 30, 2023
Constitution raises question on need to raise debt limit
The U.S. can't legally default on its debt, but a failure by Congress to raise the cap on how much the federal government can borrow could spark a funding crisis for major programs. Published January 30, 2023
Rep. Adam Schiff launches bid for U.S. Senate in California
Rep. Adam Schiff announced Thursday his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by 89-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Published January 26, 2023
Senators move to create an inspector general to probe NIH funding
A group of Republican senators introduced legislation on Tuesday to create an inspector general at the National Institutes of Health to probe how the agency is doling out taxpayer money, which became an issue because of the money trail leading to China's Wuhan lab. Published January 25, 2023
Federal Trade Commission eyes power grab with national ban on noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission is weighing a national ban on noncompete agreements -- a move that would greatly expand the agency's power over businesses if it survives a court challenge. Published January 24, 2023
Republican Sen. Graham vouches for Biden over classified documents
Sen. Lindsay Graham on Tuesday said he would be "shocked" if President Biden's mishandling of classified documents was sinister. Published January 24, 2023
Senator’s new bill would withhold congressional pay until lawmakers pass balanced budget
Sen. Steve Daines, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said the bill was meant to shine a light on the country's "public debt crisis." Published January 23, 2023
Dem leadership, GOP approach impasse over refusal to negotiate cuts in exchange for debt limit boost
Democrats are digging in on their refusal to negotiate with House Republicans on cutting spending in exchange for raising the $31.4 trillion debt limit. Published January 23, 2023
Schumer prods House GOP to reveal spending cuts they want in exchange for debt limit hike
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Monday dared House Republicans to make public the spending cuts they want to see implemented in exchange for helping raise the federal debt ceiling. Published January 23, 2023
Pro-life leaders say Trump will have to earn back their vote after comments about abortion opponents
Pro-life leaders and advocates are split on former President Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy, with many saying the ex-commander-in-chief will have to win back their trust after blaming the GOP's lackluster midterm performance on abortion opponents. Published January 21, 2023
Democrats seize on GOP proposal to replace IRS, income taxes with national sales tax
President Biden and Democrats have found a new political punching bag in Republicans' legislation to eliminate income taxes and the IRS in favor of a national sales tax. Published January 19, 2023
California’s leading liberals jockey for Feinstein’s Senate seat
A political free-for-all has broken out in California, with several high-profile Democrats jockeying to succeed 89-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 2024. Published January 18, 2023
Biden DOJ vows to go easy on white-collar criminals if they self-report, even slashing fines by 75%
President Biden's Justice Department is promising leniency for white-collar crime in corporate America, provided the bad actors come forward and report their own wrongdoing. Published January 18, 2023
Sens. Manchin, Sinema reassert opposition to gutting filibuster at Davos
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin III reasserted their opposition to eliminating the filibuster before a group of influential elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Published January 17, 2023
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks aims to succeed Mike Braun in Senate
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks on Tuesday became the first Republican to announce his bid for the Senate seat being vacated by the GOP's Mike Braun. Published January 17, 2023
Biden’s big government is getting bigger and reaching further into Americans’ lives
President Biden is on track to expand the size and authority of the federal government to levels unseen since the height of former President Barack Obama's administration. Published January 16, 2023
Republican leaders line up to join rich and powerful at Davos World Economic Forum
A handful of Republican lawmakers is set to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week despite opposition to the organization from some GOP leaders and conservative activists. Published January 13, 2023
