Former President Bill Clinton told The View on Wednesday that even though his wife, Hillary Clinton, “didn’t do anything wrong,” he’d be open to discussing a “preemptive pardon” for her with President Joe Biden. “Do you think it would be wise of President Biden to preemptively pardon any potential targets? What about your wife, Hillary […]
Democrats are facing backlash for their take on the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. As the head of the country’s largest insurance firm, Thompson’s murder, by a suspect police believe bore animosity toward the healthcare industry, sparked some controversial reactions. Some on the Left said his murder brought them “joy” because he represented […]
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Wednesday to deny a GOP challenge that attempted to throw out 60,000 ballots in a state Supreme Court race. The Democratic incumbent in the race leads by just over 700 votes. Two recounts have been performed, but neither revealed enough votes for Republican Jefferson Griffin to surpass […]
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) began his reelection campaign this week, expressing confidence he’ll return for a third term in the Senate in the purple state. The North Carolina lawmaker planned a campaign launch reception and fundraiser Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., where at least 20 Republican senators will join him as he seeks to defend […]
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said she’d be interested in hearing from the witness involved in the alleged sexual assault involving Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary. “Absolutely, that someone, if they are willing to come forward, might say something that can help us through the decision-making,” Collins said, speaking to reporters following […]
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears to have suffered a spinal condition that gave him crippling back pain for years, possibly contributing to a resentment of the U.S. healthcare system. Mangione, 26, has been charged with murdering Thompson in New York City and is expected to plead […]
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) hopes to put his dramatic ouster from the House Intelligence Committee behind him, eyeing a seat on the Senate’s panel now that he’s hopped chambers. In a brief interview, Schiff told the Washington Examiner he would like to join the historically bipartisan committee in January when he begins his first full […]
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced a package of “DOGE Act” bills this week aiming to slash federal spending and save taxpayer dollars. In a press release on Wednesday, the Republican lawmakers touted the measures as a means to target federal bureaucracy in Washington, D.C., coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump’s formation […]
The National Defense Authorization Act passed 281-140 through the House on Wednesday despite members from both parties breaking with their ranks over certain provisions or lack thereof in the $895.2 billion bill. Most Republicans voted for the legislation, with 16 GOP lawmakers voting against it. Democrats helped move the needle with 81 voting “yes” and […]
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) voiced his support for an expansion of alcohol sales beyond liquor stores. The Maryland governor told Maryland Matters that he “wants something on my desk at the end of the session.” The show of support is a major boost for the campaign to allow grocery stores to stock beer and wine, […]
