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Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

by Kally Proctor | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Since the government shut down on October 1, many federal employees are working without pay, have been furloughed, or have even been laid off. While these workers will have to go without pay, members of Congress will still receive their paychecks. That’s...
Kamala Harris talks presidential race, Trump’s second term at DC tour stop

Kamala Harris talks presidential race, Trump’s second term at DC tour stop

by Gabe Hawkins | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Washington Thursday night to discuss her new memoir, “107 Days.” Moderated by journalist Kara Swisher, the event was one of two held at the Warner Theatre that evening.  During the book talk, which ran just...
South Carolina supporters undeterred by Trump’s indictments

South Carolina supporters undeterred by Trump’s indictments

by Braedyn Speight | Feb 27, 2024 | Featured, Politics

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – At an election eve campaign rally in North Charleston the feelings were unanimous among those attending: they will support Donald Trump no matter the legal woes he attracts.  Facing 91 felony counts in four indictments, the cult of personality...
House subcommittee members clash over methane emission regulations

House subcommittee members clash over methane emission regulations

by Lindsey Byman and Ruby Grisin | Jan 11, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency’s new methane emission regulations drew rebuke from House Republicans on Wednesday when they said small and midsize oil and gas companies would struggle to survive, while Democrats and environmental advocates...
House hearing reveals split on biggest threat to religious liberty

House hearing reveals split on biggest threat to religious liberty

by Elleiana Green | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, Religion

WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican lawmakers at a recent House hearing vowed to uphold religious freedom — yet disagreed about the biggest threats and whether that work should start at home or abroad. Lawmakers in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee...
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