White Christians need not apply? Discrimination is openly on display at Colorado’s Capitol
Imagine a government internship that accepted only white Christians. The backlash would be swift and, likely, sustained. BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales is criticizing a Colorado legislative caucus over an internship flyer that lists religion and ethnic background among its qualifications. Gonzales compared the posting to a previous controversy over a water park event advertised for […]
Ilhan Omar meets with her Washington-based lawyers on her first day back on Capitol Hill amid federal investigations
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., returned to Capitol Hill this week accompanied by two attorneys, following a fall recess marked by controversy. The lawyers, Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz, left Omar’s Washington office on Tuesday after what appeared to be a meeting lasting about two hours. Asked whether they were confident in her defense against the […]
Former Republican governor goes to Capitol Hill before all votes are counted: “Already working”
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is in Washington this week after claiming victory in the state’s 2nd Congressional District race, although Maine’s ranked-choice vote count is still underway. LePage, a Republican, finished just ahead of Democrat Matt Dunlap and announced his win last week. Dunlap conceded on Thursday, Nov. 5. The largely rural district is […]
Chad Pergram shares details about his fall at the Capitol
Reporter Reflects on Humbling Tumble at the Capitol They often want to know if I felt anything. “Across your foot? Your shin?” My shin? That’s a little too specific. “Yeah. Your ankle. Did you feel it?” Not really. But they ask again before I can answer. “What was it like?” they probe. “Or did you […]
Ilhan Omar’s daughter seen at home while Capitol Police are summoned
Ilhan Omar’s Family Seen at D.C. Home Post-Raid Rep. Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota, has been notably absent from public view following a federal raid conducted at her Washington, D.C. home last week. However, in recent days, her daughters were spotted visiting the residence. On Saturday night, Isra Hirsi, one of Omar’s daughters, arrived in a […]
Man reportedly threatens to ‘shoot up’ Texas Capitol during Trump’s visit to the state
Threat to Texas Capitol Thwarted Authorities have reportedly stopped a potential attack on the Texas state Capitol in Austin. This action follows threats made by a suspect aiming to carry out a shooting at the Capitol, as indicated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). According to reports, 40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr. from Converse […]
Texas man taken into custody for reportedly plotting an assault on the state Capitol
Texas Man Arrested for Alleged Capitol Attack Plot A man in Texas, identified as Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested on Wednesday morning after officials claimed he was planning an attack on the Texas State Capitol. The arrest took place at his residence in Converse, Texas, and he faces felony charges for making a terroristic […]
Nebraska woman claims abortion pill almost took her life, goes to Capitol Hill
Nebraska Woman Shares Her Abortion Experience Haile McAnally, a Nebraska resident, believes she experienced “divine intervention” after having a near-fatal incident in her bathroom shortly after finishing high school. She recounted her story, expressing concerns that abortion medication, specifically the pills she took, caused her to “hemorrhage in the bath.” Now, she’s focused on raising […]
Congress Leaving Capitol Early Without Addressing AI, Debt, or Mass Surveillance
The House made an early exit from Washington, D.C., for its October recess on Wednesday, planning to return only after the midterm elections on November 3. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that all votes scheduled for Thursday were canceled, with the last votes occurring on Wednesday afternoon. House leadership decided to pause sessions for […]
McConnell comes back to the U.S. Capitol after a three-month medical leave.
Mitch McConnell Returns to Capitol After Absence Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made his way back to the U.S. Capitol today, marking the end of a three-month absence due to health issues that followed a significant fall at his home. The 84-year-old senator from Kentucky hadn’t voted since June 14, making this his longest […]