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CPAC 2023: Five things to watch as conservative conference returns to DC

The Conservative Political Action Conference, billed as the largest gathering of activists on the Right and often a Republican presidential candidate cattle call, is back in the Washington, D.C., area after a pandemic-related hiatus.

‘Squad’ Democrats continue raising ethics red flags among watchdog groups

Democratic members of the "Squad" in Congress continue to raise ethics concerns and red flags among watchdog groups, who have often urged government bodies to investigate their alleged misconduct.

Triple threat: How three endangered Senate Dems are being put in ‘awfully hard’ position by GOP

A pair of GOP-led bills making their way through the Senate are putting Democrats in a tough position, especially those who are considered vulnerable and seeking reelection in tough battleground states.

Big city crime wave sweeps progressives from office

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot became the latest liberal leader to discover Democratic voters have soured on the Left’s leniency on crime when she became the first mayor of her city in 40 years to lose reelection this week.

US at crossroads in handling of Netanyahu government’s ‘violent’ rhetoric

The U.S. finds itself in an increasingly delicate position as it works to continue supporting one of its staunchest allies in Israel while also drawing a firm line in condemning far-right leaders in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government calling for widespread violence against Palestinians.

Bishop says priests would rather go to jail if state requires violation of confessional seal

Two states are currently considering legislation that amends mandatory reporter laws to force Catholic priests and other religious clergy to divulge information about sexual abuse, even when the priest learned of the abuse while hearing a confession.

Newsom declares state of emergency in 13 California counties due to winter storms

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has issued a state of emergency and activated the California National Guard in 13 counties due to the winter storms plaguing the state.

Pennsylvania man faces federal charges after explosive found in checked bag

A Pennsylvania man is facing federal criminal charges after an explosive device was discovered in the lining of his checked bag at a Pennsylvania airport, authorities announced Wednesday.

Air Force personnel removed after failed nuclear inspection

The U.S. Air Force relieved six officers of their duties this week after their units failed an inspection that would keep nuclear weapon stockpiles secure in Minot, North Dakota.

Senate passes bill demanding pandemic origin info be made public

The COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which compels the director of national intelligence to “make available to the public as much information as possible about the origin of COVID–19,” passed the Senate unanimously.
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