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McConnell says ‘state of our union is under Chinese surveillance’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) took to the Senate floor ahead of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday to criticize the Biden administration’s response to the suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over sensitive military sites last week.

State of the Union 2023: Here’s who will be responding to Biden’s address

Immediately after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, several figures are due to give responses representing several ideological viewpoints.

Tulsi Gabbard and ex-FBI agents among witnesses called for ‘weaponization’ panel’s first hearing

A subcommittee formed to probe the "weaponization" of the federal government will speak with two former FBI agents about the politicization of the bureau on Thursday during its first hearing.

Ilhan Omar says she was kicked from her committee because of ‘bigotry’

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) claimed Monday that the reason she was booted from her post on the House Foreign Affairs Committee was "bigotry."

China declined Pentagon’s outreach after military shot down spy balloon

The Chinese government declined the Pentagon's request for a "secure call" between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and People's Republic of China Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe after the U.S. military shot down its surveillance balloon.

Stimulus check 2023: Three key numbers that will decide if there is another direct payment

It has been almost two years since the last stimulus payment, and since then, there has been much discussion over whether another one will be issued in the near future.

DC councilwoman calls for delay in McPherson Square homeless camp clearing

A Washington, D.C., councilwoman called for a delay in the clearing of a homeless encampment at McPherson Square.

Power use projected to decline in 2023 because of mild weather and weaker economy

U.S. power use is expected to decrease in 2023 due to mild temperatures and weaker economic activity, the Energy Information Administration said in a report on Tuesday.

House GOP rejects AOC push to link oil and gas drilling to public health studies

House Republicans voted Tuesday to reject an amendment introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) that would have required the collection of more public health data before drilling on federal lands, citing the need for U.S. energy independence.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pitches $100 million for crisis pregnancy centers

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) proposed plans to direct $100 million in taxpayer dollars to crisis pregnancy centers, declaring that the state has "a moral obligation" to support families following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year.
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