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Kristi Noem's questionable claims of meeting Kim Jong Un and shooting her puppy are causing a viral sensation in politics.

Potential TikTok ban could fuel anti-Asian sentiment, Rep. Pressley warns. Legislation aims to force ByteDance to divest due to security concerns.

Former deputy whip Mr Johnson won 220 votes after House Republicans backed him, becoming Speaker after Emmer dropped out. Viral news.

John is the frontrunner to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Republican senators are considering successors for the position.

Colin Allred is a strong contender against Ted Cruz in the reelection bid, and Cruz's "airport security bill" only benefits himself.

Trump makes an unusual appearance at court to meet with the judge he nominated, continuing a trend of showing up at court.

Ray Epps, a man accused of being an undercover federal agent, has been sentenced to one year of probation.

Harvard's first black president resigns after plagiarism scandal, blames racial animus. Conservative weapon against colleges, according to the Associated Press.

Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with Senator Tommy Tuberville's block on military promotions, which has resulted in over 350 vacant positions. Some Republicans have called Tuberville a liar and expressed concern over the negative impact on military readiness and morale. Tuberville's team may have made matters worse by suggesting that Republicans who joined a resolution to circumvent the block should face primary challengers. Tuberville remains defiant and refuses to change course.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg accused of spreading anti-Semitism after supporting Palestinians, prompts social media backlash and deletion of post.

Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert used campaign donations to fund a party at a bar owned by her Democrat lover, where drag shows are held. Boebert faced backlash after being kicked out of a theater for groping her date during a performance.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered Democrats subpoena power in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden in exchange for support to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has been leading the charge to replace McCarthy as speaker and has been courting Democrats for weeks.

Conservative lawmakers proposed a bill to fund the government through October 31, but the Senate and some House lawmakers aren't onboard. A government shutdown could happen in 13 days.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city, citing financial burden and budget cuts.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is expected to endorse former President Trump for his reelection bid during a GOP fundraiser. Noem's supporters believe this move could position her as a potential vice presidential candidate.

House Republicans are calling for an emergency hearing after the DOJ asked Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, to surrender to prison. Archer was scheduled to testify to Congress on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.

Rudy Giuliani admits to making false statements against Georgia election workers accused of tampering with ballots in favor of Biden.

Actor Matthew McConaughey launches program to ensure school safety funding is used effectively.