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Texas Republican leads fight for Moscow to release imprisoned former Marine

August Pfluger, a Republican congressman from Texas, is leading the effort to bring home a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Russia that he says is being used as a "political pawn" by Moscow.

November 20, 2021

White House honors Transgender Day of Remembrance with vigil

The White House issued a statement on Saturday recognizing a day of remembrance for the transgender community, citing those who were killed in acts of violence.

November 20, 2021

Lawmakers test ideologies on new committee to study economic challenges

A congressional panel created to study the economy is becoming a new arena where Democrats and Republicans battle out their competing visions for the country's growth.

November 19, 2021

Democrats feature Russian airplane in an ad touting Biden’s infrastructure spending

House Democrats' campaign arm promoted President Biden's recently passed infrastructure bill in an ad that featured footage of a Russian Aeroflot airplane.

November 17, 2021

Cheney, Kinzinger signal support for censuring Gosar over violent anti-AOC video

Two anti-Trump Republicans signaled they may back a censure of their GOP colleague Rep. Paul Gosar, after he posted an anime video of him attempting to kill a Democratic lawmaker.

November 13, 2021

Arkansas Gov. supports Sarah Sanders to be his successor

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson backed former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders to replace him in next year's gubernatorial race.

November 13, 2021

Anti-Trump Republican cheers Bannon indictment: ‘You cannot ignore Congress’

Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he hopes the indictment of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon will warn others considering not cooperating with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot.

November 13, 2021

Palestinian activist announces congressional campaign to unseat Michigan Republican

A Palestinian activist who co-founded an anti-Israel group announced her run for Congress this week, in hopes of flipping a GOP seat.

November 13, 2021

Pope Francis thanks journalists for exposing Catholic Church sex-abuse scandal

Pope Francis thanked journalists Saturday for their coverage of the clerical sexual abuse scandal that's plagued the Catholic Church.

November 13, 2021

School board trade group coordinated with White House, DOJ before domestic terrorism letter release

Internal emails indicate that officials from the National School Boards Association coordinated with the White House and the Justice Department before Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a letter warning of "domestic terrorism" threats from parental activists complaining about curriculum and other education issues.

November 12, 2021

Stefanik-led PAC boosts GOP women candidates to help flip control of Congress in 2022

House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik on Wednesday endorsed eight women running for Congress next year, the latest recruits in her effort to swell the ranks of conservative women in the House GOP.

November 10, 2021

Historic wins in Virginia illuminate growing diversity in Republican ranks

The historic election wins by Lt. Gov.-elect Winsome Sears and Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares in Virginia showcased the increasing diversity among Republicans and the party's success in recruiting women and minority candidates to deliver a conservative message of freedom and opportunity.

November 9, 2021

‘Separating children by race’: Bill Maher defends parents against critical race theory

Comedian Bill Maher defended parental activists voicing their objection to the teachings of critical race theory, saying it's leaving some children "traumatized."

November 6, 2021

MTG says ‘Squad’ members have ‘more balls’ than Republicans who voted for infrastructure package

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene offered a rare compliment to the progressive 'Squad' members for rejecting the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the House on Friday.

November 6, 2021

‘So grateful’ Pete Buttigieg newborn son healthy and home after hospital stay

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's newborn son is home after being hospitalized with a respiratory virus unrelated to COVID-19.

November 6, 2021

‘You don’t run from a fight’: GOP policy chairman offers hopeful vision while being in the minority

"You don't run from a fight. You don't abandon your post because things are harder than you thought they'd be," the Alabama Republican told The Washington Times. "Tough situations don't build character. They reveal it."

November 6, 2021

Trump to attend fundraiser for Arizona Senate candidate, as state faces competitive GOP primary

Former President Donald Trump will attend a fundraiser for Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters next week, entering a race that's already been met with a crowded GOP primary.

November 6, 2021

Youngkin vows to raise school standards, protect campus free speech in education plan

Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin unveiled an expansive education plan on Thursday that he said he wants to implement "from Day One" of his new administration in January.

November 4, 2021

Pelosi ‘heartbroken’ over McAuliffe loss in Virginia governor’s race

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is "heartbroken" over Democrat Terry McAuliffe's loss in the Virginia governor's race this week.

November 4, 2021

George Soros among several billionaires who got COVID-19 stimulus checks

Several billionaires, including liberal activist George Soros, received stimulus checks during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite income caps that would have otherwise disqualified them.

November 4, 2021