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Two Democrats Might Leave the Senate to Work for Trump
The Donald Trump transition team interviewed two Senate Democrats to fill cabinet positions, a strategy that could give Republicans a…
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U.S. Terror Threat At Highest Since 9/11
The House Homeland Security Committee released the “December Terror Threat” report this week, and it’s not great. According to the report,…
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Is Joe Biden Running for President in 2020?
Vice President Joe Biden continues to keep the media guessing, this time with a (half?) joke about running for president…
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This Democrat Congressman is Boycotting Trump’s Inauguration
Rep. [score]Luis Gutierrez[/score] told reporters he plans to boycott president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony because he opposes Trump’s views on…
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Are Congressional Democrats Too Fractured to Stop the Trump Agenda?
The re-election of Rep. Nancy Pelosi to House Minority Leader is evidence that Democrats have not learned their lesson after…
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi is Still the House Minority Leader
After a serious challenge to her leadership from Rep. [score]Tim Ryan[/score], Rep. [score]Nancy Pelosi[/score] is still the House Minority Leader…
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Could House Democrats Ditch Nancy Pelosi?
After a stunning presidential election loss, Democrats are not rushing to a decision when it comes to House leadership. The…
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More Gitmo Prisoners Released by Obama Return to Terrorism
In the headline shocking no one with a brain, we learned this week that at least two prisoners formerly held…
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This GOP Congressman is Voting for Hillary Clinton
Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY) has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. He is the first congressional…
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Up to 10 People Without Clearance Had Access to Hillary’s Classified Emails
According to FBI Director James Comey, up to 10 people without security clearance had access to Hillary Clinton’s classified emails.…
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FBI Director Admits Hillary Lied, Still Doesn’t Advise Charges
Today has been a rough day for FBI Director James Comey. During his testimony on Capitol Hill this morning, Comey…
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FBI Director Will Defend His Hillary Investigation to Congress
There are many bizarre and unprecedented elements to the FBI’s decision to not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton. For starters, the FBI does…
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Congress Will Vote on Gun Control
Democrats have been pushing hard for a vote on gun control legislation following the Islamic terror attack at an Orlando…
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This Democrat is Funneling Money to His Wife and Daughters Through Campaign Funds
The phrase “corrupt Democrat” is a little redundant at this point, thanks to politicians like Rep. Luis Gutierrez. The Washington Free…
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House Speaker Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
Establishment Republicans are slowly uniting around Donald Trump as the presumptive GOP nominee. The latest to fall in line: Speaker…
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You Will Not Believe What This Candidate Accidentally Posted on Social Media
Virginia Republican candidate for Congress Mike Webb attempted to post a “gotcha” moment shaming his competitor on social media. It turns…
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The District of Columbia Wants to Become a State
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States with a population of almost 675,000 people, yet its residents are…
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Is Tim Tebow Running for Political Office?
Florida Congressman Ander Crenshaw announced his unexpected retirement at the end of his term, leaving Republicans on the search to find a…
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Congress “Banned” Earmarks… but Guess How Much They Approved in 2016 Anyway
It’s no secret that Congress makes promises, then does the opposite behind closed doors. But the taxpayer cost of the…
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Economy
When it Comes to Spending, What’s the Difference Between the GOP and the Democrats?
When it comes to spending, what’s the difference between the Republicans and the Democrats? Tom and I explored this question…
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Government Policies
Paul Ryan Budget Deal is More of the Same
Welp, that didn’t take very long. Newly-elected Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, negotiated an agreement to a $1.1 trillion…
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A Bill to Declare War on ISIS Has Been Introduced in the House and Senate
A bill to declare war on ISIS has been introduced in the House and Senate, and it’s unprecedented. Senators Tim…
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18 Republicans Voted to Raise the Debt Ceiling… Was One of Them Yours?
The Senate approved a budget deal that would raise the debt ceiling until after the presidential election (though I am…
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Senate Democrats Vote to Preserve Sanctuary Cities
In a critical procedural vote on immigration reform today, Senate Democrats sent a message loud and clear to their constituents: the…
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Kevin McCarthy is No Longer Running for Speaker of the House
Establishment favorite Rep. Kevin McCarthy is no longer running for Speaker of the House- a move that came as a…
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Republicans in Congress Are Going After Sanctuary Cities
Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that would pressure sanctuary cities to follow federal immigration law by restricting federal funds and grants for…
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Another Conservative Challenges McCarthy for Speaker
Another conservative leader in the House of Representatives is throwing his name in the race for Speaker of the House. Current Speaker John…
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John Boehner is Resigning from Congress
In a shock announcement, Republican speaker of the House John Boehner is stepping down from leadership and resigning from Congress…
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McConnell Surrenders On Planned Parenthood Before Fall Budget Battles Even Start
Mitch McConnell made headlines for -once again- caring more about polling numbers than good policy. He saw the fight to…
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Black Liberal Establishment
This Democrat Congressman is Charged with Bribery, Fraud, and Money Laundering
Oops. The second Democrat lawmaker this year has been charged with shameless corruption (the first being Democrat Senator Bob…
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