WATCH: Lawmakers wrestle with how to approach hateful political rhetoric in wake of Kirk assassination

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a debate about political rhetoric and its impact on recent spates of political violence has taken hold on Capitol Hill and across the country.  While both Republicans and Democrats have condemned political violence of all kinds, their views…

Charlie Kirk credited with helping Trump gain significant ground with young voters

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As conservatives reflect on the legacy of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk ahead of his celebration of life in Arizona on Sunday, some Republicans credit him with helping President Donald Trump win over young voters in 2024.  Former TPUSA staffer Anthony DeWitt explained that the grassroots…

Byron Donalds rebukes ‘Squad’ member over ‘fascist’ slur: ‘Do I look like a member of the Third Reich?’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., began shouting at Florida GOP Rep. Byron Donalds during a Thursday hearing, after he chastised the “Squad” lawmaker for referring to GOP efforts to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C., as ‘fascist.’ Tlaib’s clash with Donalds came after she slammed Republicans for…

House plans Thursday vote on government funding bill to extend spending through November

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This is cobbled together from speaking to multiple sources on both sides of the Capitol. The House is now aiming to vote Thursday on the “clean” interim spending bill which would fund the government through November 27. But Republicans must first get the bill through the House. Several…

Erika Kirk’s first speech since husband’s assassination sparks massive TPUSA chapter surge nationwide

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Turning Point USA leaders announced the organization received 18,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk‘s wife, Erika, addressed the nation for the first time since her husband’s assassination. Republican Minnesota state Rep. Elliott Engen shared a screenshot Saturday of a conversation with a TPUSA leader, where…

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: ‘Violent words precede violent actions’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle were in agreement that political discourse in the United States has reached a startling level following the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent acts of political violence. Kirk’s assassination is the latest in a string of political violence that…

On 9/11 anniversary, lawmakers warn domestic terrorism now greatest threat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle expressed that they are most worried about rising domestic terrorism harming Americans. Asked whether he was more concerned about domestic or foreign terrorists, Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told…