Conservatives Johan Goldberg and Stephen Hayes say the program is part of ‘a longstanding trend’ among Fox News’ opinion hosts who have amplified the ‘false claims and bizarre narratives’ of former President Trump.
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House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Alex Jones and Roger Stone
Jones, who spreads conspiracy theories, and Stone, a longtime Trump ally, are the latest to be asked for information by a congressional committee investigating the violence at the Capitol.
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Next Kyle Rittenhouse legal battle: Who gets the $2 million bail posted after his arrest?
An organization run by right-wing lawyer Lin Wood filed a motion shortly after the verdict Friday asking that the money be refunded to that group, the the teenager’s lawyers say it should go to their client.
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Probe finds ‘overwhelming evidence’ of misconduct by Cuomo
A legislative investigation has found “overwhelming evidence” that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and ordered state workers to help produce his book during work hours.
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‘A little, weak Democrat could beat me up’: Congressional candidate Mike Perkins in hospital with COVID-19
Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’
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Golden is only House Democrat to vote against Build Back Better
The 2nd District congressman, who has broken with his colleagues on several high-profile bills, opposes a piece of the sweeping $2 trillion social policy and climate change bill that largely benefits wealthy homeowners.
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What’s in Biden’s $1.85 trillion social and climate bill
The House has passed President Biden’s $1.85 trillion bill to support families, strengthen education and protect against global warming.
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House passes sweeping bill that expands social programs, combats climate change
The House approved the legislation by a near party-line 220-213 vote, with Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voting against it.
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Rep. Golden is lone Democrat voting against Build Back Better package
The 2nd District Democrat bucks his party again, opposing the lifting of a cap on state and local tax deductions that primarily benefits the wealthy.
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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.