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Bernie Bennett
Reporting from Capitol Hill, Bernie Bennett has updates on what’s going on in the House.
RNC DAY 3: PREVIEW
MILWAUKEE (AP) – The third day of the Republican National Convention kicks off Wednesday with Republicans – led by the newly nominated Donald Trump and JD Vance – shifting to issues of national security and foreign policy. A preview from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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UNDATED – The U.S. Secret Service has increased protection of former President Trump in recent weeks due to intelligence suggesting a possible plot by Iran to attempt an assassination on the former president. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has more.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden Withdraws Retrial Request
Lawyers for Hunter Biden have withdrawn their request for a new gun trial, acknowledging in court documents that they misunderstood a technicality their request was based on. Details from Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHOUSE DEMOCRAT-SCOTUS IMMUNITY
WASHINGTON (AP) – A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling, seeking to reverse the decision “and ensure that no president is above the law.” Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett
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UNDATED – The UK’s Labour Party wins enough seats to form a new majority government. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has this story.
Listen DownloadTrump and Youngkin Meet at Virginia Rally
Former President Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin will appear together for the first time in a Virginia rally. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadCandidates Threatened
A New Hampshire man charged with threatening the lives of presidential candidates last year has been found dead while a jury was deciding his verdict. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has this report.
Listen DownloadRFK Jr. Debate
Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. is still in the public eye, if not on the debate stage. Correspondent Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadHOUSE-DEFENSE BILL
WASHINGTON – The House GOP approves a mammoth annual defense spending bill with culture war amendments, setting the stage for a showdown with the Democratic-controlled Senate over bills that typically enjoys bipartisan support. This report from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadHOUSE-CABINET SUBPOENAS
WASHINGTON – A House committee subpoenas 15 Biden Cabinet secretaries to hand over documents regarding what they call a voter mobilization ‘scheme.’ Reporter Bernie Bennett has the details.
Listen DownloadSupreme Court: Abortion Medication
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court preserves access to a widely used abortion medication, throwing out a legal challenge from pro-life advocates. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has an update.
Listen DownloadTRUMP-GOP CONGRESS
Donald Trump is making a triumphant return to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Republicans for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. House Correspondent Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadHouse Holds AG Garland in Contempt
WASHINGTON – The House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for withholding audio of an interview with President Biden. Details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
Listen DownloadElection 2024 – Nevada Senate
RENO, Nev. (AP) – Retired Army Capt. Sam Brown has overcome a crowded primary field in Nevada’s Republican U.S. Senate primary. Correspondent Bernie Bennett has the story.
Listen DownloadHunter Biden Found Guilty
The jury in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial has reached a verdict after several hours of deliberation. Bernie Bennett has an update.
Listen DownloadDemocrats: Netanyahu Speech
WASHINGTON – Momentum grows behind a Democratic boycott of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech
before Congress next month. With a look at what that means, here’s correspndent Bernie Bennett.
Gantz Quits
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz quits the Israeli Government over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s handling of the war with Hamas. Correspondent Bernie Bennett explains.
Listen DownloadBragg Testifies?
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Friday declined to testify about his prosecution of former President Donald Trump to House lawmakers next week. House Correspondent Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadParis Olympics: Air Conditioning
Paris wanted an AC-free Olympics. Visiting nations had other plans. Bernie Bennett reports.
Listen DownloadHouse: D-Day Jump
A group of U.S. House lawmakers marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy, France, on Friday. Reporter Bernie Bennett has this story.
Listen DownloadVermont Voting Rule
The Vermont Republican Party is prohibited from backing a candidate with a felony conviction, according to the party’s publicly posted rules. They are working to change that. Bernie Bennett has details.
Listen DownloadBiden: Energy Costs
UNDATED – President Biden’s regulations against the oil and gas industries has cost 250 billion dollars in lost GDP growth.
Listen DownloadBiden: Energy Costs
UNDATED – Republican governors banded together to pound away at the Biden administration’s energy policy. Reporter Bernie Bennett has this story.
Listen DownloadCongress-Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, setting the stage for what is expected to be a contentious speech at a crucial moment for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. More on this from House Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
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