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Minnesota Democrats’ ‘red flag’ bill joins flurry of blue state gun control measures

Minnesota is slated to become the next Democratic-led state to adopt gun control measures that activists say are crucial to respond to the threat of mass shootings and gun violence plaguing the nation.

What the GOP work requirement proposal would really do

A battle over the debt ceiling hinges increasingly on the prospect of strengthening work requirements for some government benefits, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) calling it a necessity and many Democrats balking at even the most modest proposals.

Couple arrested after 36-pound ten-year-old son found searching for food: Police

A Georgia couple was arrested after police say their ten-year-old son, who weighed just 36 pounds, was found badly emaciated walking to the grocery store.

House Republican moves to expel Adam Schiff from Congress: ‘He is a dishonor’

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) filed a motion on Wednesday to expel Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) from Congress.

Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday, making him her fourth impeachment victim this week.

FBI agents lose security clearances ahead of congressional testimony

The FBI has revoked the security clearances of three of its agents for matters related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the agency told lawmakers in a letter Wednesday.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott wades into DeSantis battle with Disney: ‘Disappointed that Disney weighed in’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said he was disappointed Disney weighed in on Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act and sparked a monthslong battle between the entertainment mogul and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

Biden judicial nominee struggles to explain legal terms in confirmation hearing

A Biden judicial nominee struggled to explain legal terms related to the Constitution's commerce clause during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Gov. Kotek aware of Secretary of State Fagan’s cannabis contract before audit went public

Earlier this month, Shemia Fagan resigned as Oregon's secretary of state following the public release of her ties to an embattled cannabis company she was auditing.

Illegal border encounters rose sharply to 275,448 in final month of Title 42

The number of people who attempted to enter the United States without permission increased in the final month the pandemic policy Title 42 was in effect, according to newly released government data.
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