Meet Tom Emmer: lawyer, hockey player, father of seven and the new House majority whip
The new House Majority Whip, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, is used to playing in barnburners as he takes the reins from now-House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.
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Mothers share how crisis pregnancy centers helped them walk away from abortion: ‘huge enlightenment’
Pro-life crisis pregnancy centers have been labeled as villainous, but their work is anything but. Fox News Digital spoke with two centers in DC and Virginia to learn about their work.
Rep. Katie Porter used racist language, ‘ridiculed people for reporting sexual harassment,’ ex-staffer claims
An ex-staffer for Democrat Rep. Katie Porter of California made the allegation that the congresswoman had use racial slurs while talking to staffers.
Dem Rep. Katie Porter under fire for treatment of veteran fellow as former staffer decries culture of fear
The office of Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., is facing scrutiny from a veteran who served as a fellow in her office, claiming she “made multiple staffers cry” after berating them.
AOC helped stuff omnibus bill with pork before voting no
New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed for earmarks to be included in the House’s omnibus package but was the only Democrat to vote against the measure.
AOC won’t say if she’s still using TikTok amid national security concerns about China-owned platform
New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would not say whether she still has and uses her TikTok account that she said she had in an Instagram Live video last year.
Stefanik campaign mail stolen while in USPS custody, $20,000 in donor checks allegedly lost
New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik’s campaign alleged that U.S. Postal Service workers stole hundreds of donor checks totaling over $20,000 and shared photos of the alleged theft.
Cruz introduces amendment to Senate gay marriage bill regarding child marriage, polygamy, incest risks
Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced an amendment to the Senate’s Respect for Marriage Act regarding the risks of incestuous, polygamous, and child marriage under the law.
Gettysburg College postpones event for people tired of ‘White cis men’
Gettysburg College postponed an event hosted by its Gender Sexuality and Resource Center for people who are “Tired of white cis men” after a campus ad for it was published online.
Republicans split on Trump’s effect on lackluster midterms as control of Congress hangs in balance
Republicans are split on the effect that former President Trump had on the lackluster 2022 midterm elections as control of Congress has not been projected yet.
Vance calls Ryan’s pledge to decriminalize ‘all drug possession’ a ‘slap in the face’ of victims’ families
Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan introduced a resolution to label fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction,” but he made a pledge with the ACLU to decriminalize “all drug possession.
Drowsy debate in sleeper Colorado Senate race that could determine upper chamber majority
Tuesday’s sleepy Colorado Senate debate between incumbent Senator Michael Bennet and Republican challenger Joe O’Dea could be the sleeper race to determine control of the upper chamber.
Republicans react to Biden White House secrecy around Delaware visitors: ‘a bunch of malarkey’
Congressional Republicans reacted to the White House dodging Fox News Digital’s questions on the president’s visitor’s log from his Delaware home that reportedly doesn’t exist.
Vice chair of Treasury Dept’s new racial equity committee wants to defund police, ‘center race’ in all policy
The vice chair of the Biden Treasury Department’s new racial equity committee carries some political baggage with her, namely how she wants to defund the police.
WH plays damage control yet again after Biden search for deceased Rep. Walorski adds to list of walk-backs
A White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital why President Biden’s remarks have repeatedly been corrected or walked back throughout his tenure.
Sen. Ossoff details probe into nearly 1,000 uncounted DOJ prison deaths in 2021
Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia spoke with Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview about his bipartisan Senate probe into prison deaths under the DOJ’s watch.
Cotton grills Air Force over diversity training replacing ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ with gender-neutral terms
Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to the Air Force Academy superintendent, demanding answers regarding the reported “diversity and inclusion” training for cadets.
GOP lawmakers press Defense Sec. Austin about federal funds to colleges with Chinese government ties
Rep. Jim Banks and 56 House Republicans sent a letter to Secretary Lloyd Austin asking about the federal funds going to colleges and universities with ties to the Chinese government.
Texas Gov. Abbott’s office says Biden may ‘finally do his job’ and secure border now that it’s in his backyard
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office told Fox News Digital that President Biden might “finally do his job” and secure the southern border in crisis now that it has reached DC.
California spent $500M on DEI initiatives, including $50K on ‘racial equity’ fish dept trainings: Nonprofit
The Center for Organizational Research and Education (CORE) estimates that California has spent northward of $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
See the pics: Pelosi hits Italian beach in luxury vacation as husband faces DUI charge
Speaker Pelosi traveled during the July Fourth congressional recess to Itay, where she was spotted visiting a swanky resort.
White House grilled on protesters targeting Justice Kavanaugh at DC restaurant
White House correspondent Peter Doocy pressed press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the protesters who assembled outside a steakhouse where Justice Brett Kavanaugh was dining.
Treasury faces mounting scrutiny for giving Hunter Biden ‘cover’ with new rule for document requests
House Oversight Committee ranking member James Comer, R-Ky., blasted the Treasury Department over its new majority support rule to obtain Hunter Biden’s Suspicious Activity Reports.
AOC-backed Dem has history of trashing America, called US founding ‘awful’
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, a Democrat, bashed America’s Founding Fathers while decrying America’s history as “a colonial, slave holding, sexist past.
DeSantis admin fires back at Clyburn after top Dem claims Florida gov ‘made it harder’ to vaccinate kids
Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration fired back at House majority whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., after the number three House Democrat made several claims about Florida’s COVID policies.
Antifa chant ‘burn it down’ at Supreme Court abortion ruling protest in DC
Antifa protesters gathered outside of the Supreme Court where they chanted “burn it down” Friday night after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Top Biden adviser Anita Dunn skirts ethics rules amid 3rd stint in WH: Watchdog
President Biden’s returning adviser Anita Dunn is facing an ethics complaint from the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust for not filing a personal financial disclosure.
GOP lawmakers slam House Dems for gender-neutral bathroom push as ‘economy is in the toilet’
Republican lawmakers blasted the House Democrats for prioritizing gender-neutral bathrooms as Americans face record inflation and sky-high gas prices.
Eric Swalwell’s campaign dropped nearly $60K on travel in six weeks, including hotels in Miami and Paris
California Democrat Eric Swallwell dropped nearly $60,000 on travel expenses from his campaign’s coffers between April 1 and May 18, including thousands at Miami and Paris hotels.
The next AOC? Frontrunner for PA seat is Dem socialist backed by Bernie, Warren
Pennsylvania state Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat, is running to replace retiring Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Penn., who has served in Congress since 1995.