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Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are calling on Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate Justice Thomas' relationship with Harlan Crow.

Democrats want Chief Justice Roberts to investigate Justice Thomas

Senate Republicans say they will not help Democrats temporarily replace Sen. Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee while she recovers.

Republicans won’t help Democrats replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said "no" when asked if he's interested in being a vice presidential candidate in 2024.

Sen. Josh Hawley a ‘no’ on 2024 run for president or vice president

The Supreme Court justices will rule on a case involving a U.S. Postal Service worker who didn't want to work Sundays to observe the Sabbath.

SCOTUS to hear case of USPS worker who refused to work Sundays

The DOJ indicted 28 members of the Sinaloa cartel, including sons of El Chapo, for distributing fentanyl across the United States.

DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info

A new report from ProPublica revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose a $133,000 real estate sale to a GOP megadonor.

Clarence Thomas didn’t disclose real estate sale to GOP megadonor

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is recovering from shingles but said she is committed to her job. But if she stepped down, how would she be replaced?

Here’s what it would take to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein

A new Monmouth University poll found 51% of Americans believe President Biden's policies have not benefitted the middle class.

Half the country thinks Biden’s policies are doing nothing for middle class

The DEA, FDA and even members of Congress are sounding the alarm about the animal tranquilizer xylazine that’s being laced into fentanyl.

FDA, DEA warn of animal tranquilizer being mixed into fentanyl

The State Department made an official determination that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained by Russia.

State Department says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained

Under new rules that took effect March 14, Supreme Court justices will have to disclose personal hospitality gifts they receive from friends.

Controversy over Justice Thomas’ trips prompts calls for action, more disclosure

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said he is willing to sue the Treasury Department if it doesn't implement EV tax credits the way he intended when he wrote them.

Manchin willing to sue Treasury over EV tax credit guidelines

The PHIT Act would allow people to use HSA and FSA money for gym memberships, personal trainers and workout equipment.

Congress wants to give you a tax break to exercise

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified before the Senate HELP Committee about the company's efforts to prevent unionization.

Schultz denies Starbucks broke labor laws in union negotiations

Mexico is being accused of failing to hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to the fight against fentanyl traffickers.

Lee, Graham introduce bill to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill told Straight Arrow News they doubt gun reform will pass after the Tennessee school shooting, despite recent bipartisan victories.

Congress doubts it can pass gun reform legislation in wake of Tennessee shooting

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee where there is concern about drug trafficking at the border.

Mayorkas: US has operational control of border using alternative definition

The 118th Congress is approaching its 100 day mark. It hasn't made much progress on its two most important responsibilities: the debt ceiling and budget.

Biden, Republicans make little progress on debt ceiling as default nears

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., are both trying to end normal trade relations between the United States and China.

Congressional lawmakers want to end normal trade relations with China

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he tried to ease lawmakers' concerns about the platform.

TikTok CEO tells Congress he will prioritize teen safety, lawmakers doubt it

The Supreme Court heard arguments for a trademark infringement case on a dog toy company and Jack Daniel's, leading to some funny moments.

Funny moments from Supreme Court hearing on dog poop and Jack Daniel’s

The Supreme Court will decide whether a dog toy that looks exactly like a bottle of Jack Daniel's infringes on the company's trademark.

Supreme Court hears trademark case on Jack Daniel’s dog toy

Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the Wuhan lab.

Here’s what the US government will declassify about COVID-19’s origins

Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he believes he will be arrested Tuesday. The Manhattan DA's office could move to indict him for hush-money payments.

Attorney believes judge and jurors could treat Trump differently if indicted