Contraception bill falls short in the Senate amid Republican opposition

Washington — A Democratic-led effort to advance legislation protecting access to contraception fell short in the Senate on Wednesday, with most Republicans opposing the measure that was aimed at highlighting reproductive rights heading into November’s election. The vote to advance the measure failed with 51 votes in favor to 39 against, with just two Republicans

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, ex-girlfriend testify about drug use in gun trial

Hunter Biden‘s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and a woman he was later romantically involved with both testified Wednesday in his federal gun trial after his attorney sought to cast doubt on the authenticity of personal messages allegedly from his personal devices.  Buhle, who was married to Hunter Biden for 20 years and shares three daughters with

Speaker Mike Johnson Declines to Commit to Biden Impeachment Vote

‘We have to let the constitutional process and our constitutional responsibility play out,’ Speaker Mike Johnson said. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) declined to commit to a vote on whether or not to impeach President Biden over the situation at the southern border during a June 4 press conference. Questions were put to the speaker following reports

Takeaways from Key Primaries in New Jersey, Iowa, and Montana

Republican Curtis Bashaw and Democrat Andy Kim win in New Jersey. A series of closely watched primaries were held on June 4 in New Jersey, Iowa, and Montana. The results signaled everything from the power of Democrats’ “uncommitted” protest vote against President Joe Biden to the strength of a conservative Republican challenger in one of

Takeaways From Key Primaries in New Jersey, Iowa, Montana

Republican Curtis Bashaw and Democrat Andy Kim win in New Jersey. A series of closely watched primaries were held on June 4 in New Jersey, Iowa, and Montana. The results signaled everything from the power of Democrats’ “uncommitted” protest vote against President Joe Biden to the strength of a conservative Republican challenger in one of

In Northern Virginia, GOP Factions Duel Over Crucial House Seat

Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) on Monday called for “better Republicans” at a campaign event for House hopeful Cameron Hamilton in Fredericksburg, Va. Others in the party, however, think Hamilton’s primary opponent, Derrick Anderson, is the better Republican in the race, emphasizing a primary battle in a crucial swing district between the GOP’s isolationist wing and

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte Wins GOP Primary, Will Face Democrat Ryan Busse in November

The governor faced rival Tanner Smith in the race to secure his party’s nomination ahead of the November gubernatorial elections. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte won the Republican primary nomination in the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday after defeating his challenger, Lakeside Republican representative and business owner Tanner Smith. Mr. Gianforte was leading Mr. Smith with