As Republican Kevin McCarthy was twisting in the wind after the first round of voting rejected his effort to become Speaker of the House,  the spectacle of a tete-a-tete between two members of very different views captured the improvisation and chaos that marked the dawn of the 118th Congress. Republicans...

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The health scare involving Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has become deeply upsetting for many. Many football fans felt such an utter shock on Monday night when Hamlin stood up after a seemingly routine tackle, and then tumbled to the ground. They've been praying for his recovery, including ESPN show...

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Former Olympic hurdler Eric Thomas died suddenly on Friday, according to news reports. Thomas, 49, passed away in Houston, the Nacogdoches, Texas, Daily Sentinel reported. No cause of death was given, but friends said he is believed to have suffered a blood clot following recent hip replacement surgery, according to...

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Embattled House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has done one thing to appease many GOP colleagues – remove the metal detectors outside the House chamber. The metal detectors were removed Tuesday on the first day of Republican control over the House, according to The Hill -- the same day McCarthy failed...

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If I were an openly practicing homosexual, I probably wouldn't want to put my hands on a Bible, either. According to Rep.-elect Robert Garcia's office, he was the "first immigrant and LGBTQ mayor" in the history of Long Beach and will be the first member of Congress to identify that...

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If the 20-odd Republican holdouts who voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy for the House speakership yesterday were waiting for permission from the most recent Republican president to drop their opposition to the former House minority leader, they now have it. The Donald has spoken. Former President Donald Trump posted earlier...

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A 79-year-old man managed to muster the presence of mind to fight back after he was attacked while getting out of his vehicle in his garage early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The man, who wasn't identified, lives in Elderon, Wisconsin, according to WAOW-TV in nearby Wausau. When confronted by an...

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An Idaho judge has issued an order clamping down on law enforcement's discussion of the case against accused murderer Bryan Kohberger. Magistrate Judge Megan E. Marshall issued an order barring law enforcement and agents of prosecutors from speaking publicly about the case, which quickly became a topic of national media...

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As Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s family asked for prayers, one family member said that there is hope amid their fears for the 24-year-old, who suffered cardiac arrest after a hit in Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin is "improving from where he was yesterday," Dorrian Glenn, Hamlin’s...

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Donald Trump Jr. will be hosting a podcast on the video-sharing platform Rumble. Axios reported Tuesday that the son of former President Donald Trump had signed a "7-figure" multiyear agreement for the show, which would mean upward of $1 million, but gave no details. The U.K.'s Daily Mail reported that...

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No one is ever pleased to see the appearance of flashing lights in their rear view mirror. Although individual reactions may vary from annoyance to anger over the expensive ticket that's likely coming your way, one can only imagine how they might feel if they had committed four high profile...

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Two men have been arrested in connection with attacks on four electric substations in Washington state. Matthew Greenwood, 32, and Jeremy Crahan, 40, both of Puyallup, Washington, were arrested Saturday, according to a Department of Justice news release. They face charges of conspiracy to attack energy facilities. The attacks took...

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Two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel actor Jeremy Renner remains stable but in still critical condition after experiencing a weather-related accident while plowing snow on Sunday. “We can confirm that Jeremy has suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries and has undergone surgery today, January 2nd, 2023. He has returned from...

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A Thai couple had a unique Christmas experience that has made headlines around the world. On Dec. 25, Boontom Chaimoon, 55, and his 49-year-old wife, Amnuay Chaimoon, began driving through the night to her hometown in the province of Maha Sarakham so they could ring in the New Year with...

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Conservative firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't happy after a group of Republicans tanked Kevin McCarthy's bid to become the speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. McCarthy failed to secure the speaker's gavel in three separate votes on Tuesday, bringing his candidacy for the position in question. Twenty...

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How many times can an "expert" be wrong before losing credibility as an expert? Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich has been utterly wrong about his ecological and sociological predictions since at least 1968. However, because Ehrlich’s pronouncements fit leftist models for scarcity and control, he continues to be uncritically promoted...

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited equipment manufacturer Caterpillar for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act after an employee at one of its foundries fell into molten iron in June. The 39-year-old worker, Steven Dierkes, was just nine days into his job as a melting specialist...

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Outgoing pseudo-Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney has benefited handsomely from her time in Washington. Cheney increased her personal net worth significantly during her time as a public servant. Cheney listed a net worth range between $10.4 million and $44 million in a 2020 personal financial disclosure obtained by Breitbart News. "The...

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Leftist news outlet CNN is coming under fire for its attempt to garner sympathy for a convicted murderer and rapist who was recently executed in Missouri. On Tuesday, CNN broke the story of the execution of "Amber" McLaughlin, whose real name is Scott McLaughlin, a transgender person who was convicted...

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A man in Germany apparently decided that he was going to take a snooze and leave the driving to his Tesla. The problem came when police decided to pull him over for a traffic check, according to a news release Thursday from Bavarian State Police. It said the unnamed 45-year-old...

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