Capitol Report (Sept. 29): McConnell Says GOP Has 50–50 Chance To Win Senate; DHS: Large Number of War Criminals Living in US

Steve Lance
By Steve Lance
September 29, 2022Capitol Report
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President Joe Biden addresses the nation in response to Hurricane Ian. He says he’s focused on saving people’s lives and homes, not political differences with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Senate passed a short-term funding bill along with tens of billions in new emergency spending. Half of the Senate Republicans pushed back.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is now saying the GOP has a 50–50 chance of winning back the Senate in November. He’s previously cast doubts.

The Department of Education will open applications in October for those who want to get their federal student loans canceled, while it faces a lawsuit for the plan.

The Pentagon has unveiled another arms package for Ukraine’s combat with Russia. The cost is $1.1 billion.

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) addresses issues in the American veteran system—especially the care they receive when they finish their service in the military. We caught up with the congressman to ask him what he is doing to help their situation.

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers said in a court filing that the FBI’s filter team failed for the third time. Meanwhile, the FBI has its hands full with the Jan. 6 investigation.


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