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Virginia Republican runs for House seat on Youngkin-inspired education platform

A Virginia Republican is running an education-based campaign to restore the reputation of his local school districts, typically deemed as among the best in the nation.

September 13, 2022

Louie Gohmert presents Jan. 6 rioter released from prison with American flag flown over Capitol

Rep. Louie Gohmert presented a Jan. 6 rioter released from prison on Friday an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol.

September 10, 2022

Russian defense minister announces pullout of troops from key eastern Ukrainian towns

The Russian defense ministry announced the retreat of its forces from key Ukrainian towns.

September 10, 2022

Trump-endorsed Herschel Walker gets boost in polling, leads Warnock in close race

Georgia Republican Herschel Walker is now leading Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in his bid to flip the seat this November in what's expected to be a close match-up.

September 10, 2022

Senate Dems attack ‘MAGA Republicans’ in battle over same-sex marriage bill

Senate Democrats, who will soon bring up a bill to legalize gay marriage, are bashing GOP opponents of the measure as Trump-supporting MAGA extremists.

September 10, 2022

King Charles approves bank holiday for UK, closing schools, most businesses for Queen’s funeral

King Charles III approved a bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, which will close government offices, schools, and most businesses across the United Kingdom.

September 10, 2022

Wes Moore runs on patriotism to take back Maryland governor’s mansion for Democrats

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore is using his military record and a pro-America agenda to remind voters that Republicans don't hold a monopoly on patriotism.

September 9, 2022

Senate Democrats see semi-fascists among GOP colleagues, but most refuse to name names

Senate Democrats are quick to give their stamp of approval on President Biden labeling "MAGA Republicans" a threat to democracy and semi-fascists. Their terse criticism of political opponents, however, quickly subsides when asked to point fingers at exactly who among their Republican colleagues is such a danger to the country.

September 8, 2022

Sen. Ron Johnson won’t back same-sex marriage bill, cites religious protections

Sen. Ron Johnson won't support the same-sex marriage bill that would enhance protections for LGBT and interracial couples, citing issues with religious liberty.

September 8, 2022

Youngkin’s out-of-state campaigning for GOP candidates fuels rumors of presidential ambitions

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been stepping up his out-of-state appearances to help Republican gubernatorial candidates across the country, which is feeding murmurs about his presidential ambitions.

September 7, 2022

IRS strips nonprofit group tied to Steve Bannon of tax-exempt status

The Internal Revenue Service stripped a nonprofit group with ties to former Trump strategist Steve Bannon of its tax-exempt status after years of failure to pay taxes.

September 7, 2022

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin hits Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan as ‘excessive’

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III expressed disapproval of President Biden's student debt cancellation proposal, calling it "excessive" and asserting that borrowers should "earn it."

September 7, 2022

White House condemns Iran’s cyberattack against Albania

The Biden administration has condemned Iran over a cyberattack against Albania that disrupted government services and destroyed national data.

September 7, 2022

Vulnerable House Dems strike a conservative note, distance themselves from their party

Congressional Democrats at risk of losing their seats in November are distancing themselves from their party's national brand, hoping to appeal to voters with a more conservative law-and-order agenda.

September 5, 2022

Ukrainian immigrant runs as Republican to take down House Democrat in deep-blue Northern Virginia

Ukrainian immigrant and first-time Republican candidate Karina Lipsman has set her sights on Virginia's bluest congressional district.

September 4, 2022

Scott blasts McConnell, other GOP critics for ‘treasonous’ remarks on candidate quality

Florida Sen. Rick Scott said he will not tolerate behind-closed-doors trash talking of GOP Senate candidates, attacking those who have openly and privately disparaged the party's nominees in key races.

September 3, 2022

Biden approves $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid growing tensions with Beijing

President Biden approved the largest arms sale to Taiwan under his administration, as tensions continue to heighten between the United States and China.

September 3, 2022

Trump to host Saturday night rally for Oz, Mastriano in Wilkes-Barre

Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally Saturday evening in Wilkes-Barre for two key Pennsylvania GOP candidates, as the midterm election race ramps up with the end of the summer vacation season.

September 3, 2022

GOP to blame for making teachers ‘social justice warriors,’ union boss says

Teachers' union boss Randi Weingarten said politicians passing culture war laws on education have forced educators to become "social justice warriors," as the nation faces a critical teacher shortage.

September 3, 2022

Broadcast nets snubbed Biden speech for reruns, game show; execs thought speech too ‘political’

The nation's top TV networks declined to air President Biden's Thursday address to the nation, deeming it too political ahead of the midterms.

September 3, 2022