Politics / Elections

Committee Passes Hoeven’s Air Traffic Control Shortage Bill

WASHINGTON – The Senate Commerce Committee passes a bill introduced by North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven to address an Air Traffic Controller shortage. The measure would allow the FAA to prioritize hiring veterans and graduates of FAA Certified Collegiate Training Initiative schools like the University of North Dakota. Hoeven says those schools have a higher retention rate during ATC qualification training….

Robert Mueller Testifies Before The House Intelligence Committee

North Dakota Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong questioned Mueller about one of his prosecutors attending Clinton's election night party, and another who represented Clinton in a lawsuit.

The House Intel Committee holds a hearing on "Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election." https://fxn.ws/2OfIiLc Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, July 24, 2019   WASHINGTON, DC — Former special counsel Robert Mueller is pushing back on questions from Republicans about…

Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress About His Russia Investigation

Mueller is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee and the House intelligence committee.

The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the "Oversight of the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election: Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller." LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/2y9AikcTune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC — Former special counsel Robert Mueller has arrived on…

MN Republican Lawmaker Requests Ethics Investigation Against Rep. Omar

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota Republican state legislator calls Congresswoman Ilhan Omar the most corrupt politician in Minnesota history. State Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa and Judicial Watch want an ethics investigation done. They say Omar may have committed immigration fraud by marrying someone they say is her brother, an allegation Omar has denied. Omar came to the U.S….

Franken says he ‘absolutely’ regrets resigning from Senate

MINNEAPOLIS – A New Yorker article claims a radio station publishing sexual misconduct allegations against former Minnesota Senator Al Franken in 2017 didn’t fact check them. Leeann Tweeden, who works at KABC, says the comedian forcibly kissed her during a U.S.O. Tour sketch in 2006. The magazine spoke with 8 people on the tour who dispute the allegations. Franken’s military…

Rep. Armstrong Slams President’s Tweets, Votes No On Resolution Condemning Them

So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019 ….it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t…

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Submits Legislation that would Force Disclosures About Terror Watchlist

The legislation from Omar comes in a proposed amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act.

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democratic Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar has submitted legislation that would force President Donald Trump’s administration to disclose details about how it shares the FBI’s watchlist of more than 1 million known or suspected terrorists with foreign countries. The legislation from Omar comes in a proposed amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act. It would require a report within…

House Passes Funding For 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

WASHINGTON – The House overwhelmingly passes a bill giving money to the 9/11 victims compensation fund until 2090. Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson and North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong voted in favor of the measure. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to take action on it before the August recess. The Victims Compensation Fund gives money to people who file…