Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are laying the groundwork for a government shutdown standoff as the clock ticks down.
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GOP lawmaker explains why he called trans Dem ‘Mr. McBride’: ‘I don’t have to participate in his fantasy’
Rep. Keith Self, who referred to transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, as “Mr. McBride,” said he is not obligated to “participate” in McBride’s “fantasy.”
Blue state city council reconsidering trans member’s nomination after discovering OnlyFans account: report
Lynnwood, Washington, city councilors scheduled a meeting on Thursday to discuss their next steps.
Gavin Newsom responds to claims he secretly helped fund his own bronze bust: ‘Free tinfoil hat’
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office blasted claims that he secretly helped pay for a bronze bust of himself that sits inside San Francisco City Hall.
Hegseth orders review of US military standards, including grooming, after they were loosened under Biden
Hegseth’s directive comes after the Biden administration loosened restrictions on various grooming and hairstyle rules for military service members, as well as body fat percentage Read More
Fetterman urges Democrats to talk like ‘regular’ people instead of ranting about ‘oligarchs’
The Pennsylvania senator said most people don’t know what oligarchy means.
Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill on Wednesday making death by firing squad the preferred method for executions, and death by lethal injection the second preferred method.
Hegseth orders review of military fitness and grooming standards: ‘Our adversaries are not growing weaker’
The Pentagon will conduct a review of all military fitness and grooming standards, according to a memo Wednesday from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode, critics say
Critics say the bill would embolden those who attack police.
Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode
An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.