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House passes rule for debt ceiling bill with help from Democrats

The House advanced the rule for the debt ceiling bill, setting up a vote on final passage later Wednesday evening.

Georgia investigators arrest bail fund organizers tied to ‘Cop City’ protests

Three people connected to the Atlanta "Cop City" protests were arrested by federal investigators on Wednesday. Activists claimed the people are organizers of a bail fund group that assists protesters with bond and legal representation.

Debt limit: GOP pushes back on CBO finding that deal would expand food stamp spending

An analysis that the debt limit deal would expand food stamp spending is solidifying opposition to the bill among some conservative Republicans.

Georgia GOP convention selects Kari Lake for keynote slot after Pence drops out

The Georgia Republican Party announced former Vice President Mike Pence will no longer be the keynote speaker at the party's state convention next week, citing a scheduling conflict related to his town hall next Wednesday.

Warner to vote for debt limit deal despite Mountain Valley Pipeline provision

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) will vote in favor of the agreement between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to raise the debt ceiling, despite a provision expediting the completion of an interstate natural gas pipeline in Virginia that has driven other Democrats to oppose the plan.

DeSantis rips reporters as ‘protectors of the administrative state’

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed the news media for collaborating with the federal government rather than covering it, amplifying former President Donald Trump's complaints about reporters.

DeSantis’s criminal justice record in Florida scrutinized amid Trump criticism

Supporters of the top two contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination are attacking their opponent's records on criminal justice reform as the party emphasizes its law-and-order credentials.

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces release of Jan. 6 tapes

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has announced that the Jan. 6 tapes will soon be released to several reporters.

Nikki Haley’s husband to begin yearlong National Guard deployment to Africa amid 2024 race

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's husband, Michael, will deploy to Africa for a year with the South Carolina Army National Guard. He will be gone during a critical portion of his wife's 2024 campaign.

Repeal of Biden student loan plan clears hurdle in Senate with Manchin and Simena support

The Senate approved a procedural vote Wednesday to advance a Congressional Review Act resolution that would shut down President Joe Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in federally held student loans for borrowers making less than $125,000.
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