EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Tom Cotton is joining Rep. Ken Buck in introducing for the new Congress a bill to strengthen federal penalties for rioters in the wake of violence from the right at the Capitol and … [Read more...] about Cotton backs Buck bill toughening penalties for rioters, slams lawbreakers ‘no matter their party affiliation’
Pence touts time as VP, including Hoosier Justice Barrett, in return to Indiana: ‘There’s no place like home’
Former Vice President Pence wished new President Biden and Vice President Harris well as he returned to Indiana on Wednesday afternoon, while also expressing gratitude for his time as vice … [Read more...] about Pence touts time as VP, including Hoosier Justice Barrett, in return to Indiana: ‘There’s no place like home’
Obama, Bush and Clinton say inauguration highlights ‘institutional integrity’ of USA, ask for national unity
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in a video released by the inaugural committee on Wednesday wished President Biden well while also lauding the U.S. for accomplishing … [Read more...] about Obama, Bush and Clinton say inauguration highlights ‘institutional integrity’ of USA, ask for national unity
Biden-Harris agenda set to confront these challenges
Thursday is the first full day of President Biden's administration and with it he and Vice President Harris will face a litany of challenges both at home and abroad, and the reality that they are no … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris agenda set to confront these challenges
Trump departs White House, tells supporters in final address as president: ‘We will be back in some form’
President Trump on Wednesday morning told supporters that "we will be back in some form" after he departed the White House for the final time as president, just hours ahead of the inauguration … [Read more...] about Trump departs White House, tells supporters in final address as president: ‘We will be back in some form’
DOJ won’t charge Sen. Burr over pre-pandemic stock trades
Sen. Richard Burr on Tuesday announced that a Department of Justice probe into stock trades he made before the coronavirus pandemic ravaged financial markets was now closed, indicating the end of … [Read more...] about DOJ won’t charge Sen. Burr over pre-pandemic stock trades
Cuomo decries ‘assault on New York taxpayers’ as governor plans $306B in new infrastructure developments
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday accused the federal government of shortchanging New York as he simultaneously demanded the federal government cover the state's deficit and laid out plans for … [Read more...] about Cuomo decries ‘assault on New York taxpayers’ as governor plans $306B in new infrastructure developments
Senate won’t reconvene early to start impeachment trial before Trump leaves office: McConnell spokesman
With President Trump likely set on Wednesday to become the only president ever impeached twice, Democrats were pressuring Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to invoke a 2004 resolution … [Read more...] about Senate won’t reconvene early to start impeachment trial before Trump leaves office: McConnell spokesman
New Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra calls for big tax cuts, 99% spending limit, as GOP shifts to fiscal conservatism
Newly elected Rep. Randy Feenstra says that he'll be among the fiercest deficit hawks in the new Congress, aiming to institute a 99% spending limit, among other measures, to force the government to … [Read more...] about New Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra calls for big tax cuts, 99% spending limit, as GOP shifts to fiscal conservatism
McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams ‘socialism for rich people’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again blocked quick action on $2,000 coronavirus stimulus checks on the Senate floor Thursday as he traded harsh words with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, … [Read more...] about McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams ‘socialism for rich people’