Alana Austin
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On-Air National Correspondent for @Newsmax, covering Congress, the White House, the Department of Justice, SCOTUS/federal courts and national security.
Joined April 2010
TRUMP says "I would not be at all surprised" if the $6 billion for the prisoner exchange contributed to "this level of aggression" against Israel.
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"You frighten people." - Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tells Robert F. Kennedy Jr. without offering him a chance to respond.
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"36 hours after the killing, and they all said, according to Matthew 5:44, we love you. We pray for you. We forgive you." - SC @SenatorTimScott on the remarkable response of the Charleston victims' families 5 years ago. More reflections here >>>
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Barrett: I have never expressed a view on that (IVF). I cannot express my personal views. they don't have anything to do w/ how I decide cases.
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Inbox: @CoreyStewartVA email says Roger Stone, Mike Cernovich, Michael Flynn, Jr., Jack Posobiec & "many others" will speak @ WH rally.
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Florida @RepMattGaetz discusses the state’s surge in COVID-19 cases as the state sees new record-highs in recent hospitalizations & cases. Watch my interview here:
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“America is founded upon the rule of law. It is the foundation of our freedom, our prosperity and our very way of life.” - Trump.
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A makeshift memorial for fallen US Capitol Police Officer “Billy” Evans.
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White House: Biden & Harris had a substantive & productive discussion with Republican senators this evening at the White House. The group shared a desire to get help to the American people, who are suffering through the worst health and economic crisis in a generation.
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Trump says "they didn't have that level of aggression with me, this wouldn't have happened with me." The former president calls Biden "weak" and argues situations erupted in Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel since he left office.
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Asked four times whether there are more affairs not yet known, Cunningham declined to say yes or no | @WRAL
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Under intense pressure from @RepStefanik, Columbia University President Shafik says she will remove Professor Joseph Massad from a leadership post. @NEWSMAX.
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Dozens of sheriffs, @replouiegohmert & @RepMoBrooks host press conference demanding more action on Capitol Hill to fight crime connected to illegal immigration @GrayDCnews
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“We must never give in to anger or hatred. if malice reigns, then none of us is free.” - #Trump says he has passion for the country and our best days are ahead.
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We’re outside the Ellipse and here’s the scene from the overflow space, near the Washington Monument, for the VP Harris rally. Tens of thousands expected to attend the DC speech.
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.@tedcruz on passing of Ross Perot: “In his 89 years on earth, he lived the American dream to the fullest. Ross is a Texas legend.” @GrayDCnews
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Democratic candidate for LG & former Biden chief of staff @SusanPlattVA calls for "Bully-in-Chief" @realDonaldTrump to be impeached
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Just In: FL's @RepValDemings & @RepMichaelWaltz introduce bipartisan resolution to bring statue of Mary McLeod Bethune to U.S. Capitol. She would be the 1st black American to represent a state in Statuary Hall. @mysuncoast @WCTV @WCJB20 @WJHG_TV
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South Carolina House adds firing squad to execution methods
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.@SenBillCassidy also a NO on immigration bill: “We must control the border to stop illegal immigration and address the fentanyl flowing into our country. Even the author of the bill now acknowledges that this legislation needs more analysis and acceptance by the American people.
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Federal agents are re-investigating Syrian refugees in U.S. who may have slipped through vetting lapse | @latimes
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Top American, Chinese diplomats clash publicly at start of first talks of Biden presidency @Reuters
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.@TerryMcAuliffe to hold campaign events with @JennMcClellanVA on Thursday in Richmond & @JCarrollFoy in Northern Virginia on Sunday. @NBC12 @WDBJ7 @WHSVnews @NBC29.
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate @ChrisKingFL goes from primary competitor to vocal supporter of Tallahassee Mayor & Democratic nominee for Governor @AndrewGillum
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UPDATE: ICE says suspect in killing of 17-year-old Nabra Hassanen is an El Salvador native living in U.S. illegally
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General Mike Flynn endorses @CollinsforGA in competitive #GASen race. "Doug is fearless, tells it like it is, and always takes the path of truth against the vicious attacks and lies from the radical Left. America and Georgia need leaders and fighters in the United States Senate"
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.@SenTedCruz on new CDC guidelines: “Today’s decision, sadly, was driven by politics, not science. Let me be clear: there should be no more COVID mandates, no mask mandates, no vaccine mandates, no vaccine passports, no lockdowns, and no school closures. Enough is enough.".
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.@MissingKids President John Clark says there’s an increase in violent sexual abuse images found online, including against infant victims. This testimony at Senate Judiciary committee hearing today about protecting innocence online. @GrayDCnews
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House Foreign Affairs Committee also shows one of the infamous photos of President Joe Biden’s watch-checking during the dignified transfer for the 13 service members who were killed in Kabul.
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Back to reporting at the White House this afternoon. I was on a medical leave for several months (unrelated to COVID-19) and am extremely grateful to be feeling better & stronger every day. Praise be to God!
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Programming update about Lara Trump scheduled to discuss 2024 & her proposed role as RNC co-chair. @NEWSMAX.
TONIGHT: Lara Trump joins "Rob Schmitt Tonight" to talk 2024, latest from the Trump campaign and more - 7PM ET on NEWSMAX. WATCH: @LaraLeaTrump
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The prosecution has started reading the 56-page indictment. Abbe Lowell proposes they skip this stage. The judge has agreed to allow the prosecutor to continue, as Leo Wise has said it's important the public have the truth in this case.
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.@MichiganMittens keeps hands and hearts warm through the most bitter of winters. Their unique mittens were featured at the White House today during the #MadeInAmerica summit. Story here >>> @wluctv6
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House Republicans @RepJamesComer @RepLuna @RepDonaldsPress @RepBoebert @RepEricBurlison @RepTimmons visiting GWU’s campus now to meet with Jewish students.
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From homeless to the House of Representatives, @Kat_Cammack - the youngest GOP woman elected to Congress - talks about what she hopes to accomplish for north central Florida in her first upcoming term. Story here >>>
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BREAKING: Hunter Biden’s deposition is scheduled for Feb. 28 before the House Oversight & Accountability Committee.
🚨Comer & Jordan Statement on Hunter Biden Deposition. “Hunter Biden will appear before our committees for a deposition on February 28, 2024. His deposition will come after several interviews with Biden family members and associates. We look forward to Hunter Biden’s testimony.”.
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Sen. @RogerMarshallMD puts forward a bill to prevent service members from being dishonorably discharged from the US military if they refuse Covid19 vax. “There is no question about it: American heroes should not be treated as felons because of their personal medical choices.”.
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Senate Intelligence committee ranking Democrat @MarkWarner demands US AG release declassified version of #MuellerReport. Full statement: @GrayDCnews
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.@GovernorVA congratulates @RalphNortham, whom he backed in the Democratic primary for Governor, & @tomperriello for running "strong race"
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FCC and Senate teaming up to take down robocall scams. @PeterZampa talks with @AjitPaiFCC & @SenJohnThune about this effort:
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Trump on Fox Biz: “I'm back because I'm a perfect physical specimen and I'm extremely young.”.
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Former Miami Beach @MayorLevine also throwing support behind former competitor @AndrewGillum - says this election represents future vs past, hope vs fear & inclusion vs exclusion
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.@SenatorCollins: "the Secretary is going to be facing a number of incredibly complex problems that are going to require highly skilled management ability. I am concerned that Mr. Hegseth does not have the management experience and background that he will need in order to tackle.
BREAKING: Sen. Susan Collins announces she will vote against Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary. "While I appreciate his courageous military service and his ongoing commitment to our servicemembers and their families, I am concerned that he does not have the experience and
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@RalphNortham announces voting, govt transparency proposals: repeal voter ID law, permit same-day voter registration & expand early voting
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Sen. Marshall: very frustrating. We need to get back to the work of the people.
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SC Rep.-elect @NancyMace: "Congress shouldn’t be putting themselves first in line for the COVID-19 vaccination when the average American can’t get it. For as long as the vaccines are limited, we should prioritize healthcare and frontline workers, and every person at greater risk".
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Sen Marshall on prolonged impeachment trial: this is another political Hail Mary.
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#Trump is delivering remarks right now from the White House. He says we are “ending the riots and lawlessness now” in cities across the US.
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HAPPENING NOW: New bill targets drunk driving. Families whose loved ones were killed by impaired drivers are supporting new bipartisan legislation introduced by @SenRickScott & @SenatorTomUdall.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff to serve on judiciary, banking, homeland security & rules committees. His office says he aims to “expand economic opportunity for Georgia families, strengthen civil rights, and fight corruption” . @WTOC11 @WCTV @WALBNews10 @WTVM @WTVYNews4 @WRDW_WAGT.
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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is about a month away, scheduled to begin on Monday, August 19.
BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden announces he will “stand down” from reelection bid & focus on completing the remainder of his term.
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NRCC on TX Rep. Ron Wright's death: “Our heartfelt condolences are with the entire Wright family. Congressman Wright was a sixth generation Texan and a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to bettering his community.".
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Sen. Marshall says he hasn’t seen Senate be able to “walk and chew gum” at same time to balance legislative work w/ impeachment “We could have herd immunity” if we do our job by April or May.
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Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC responds to the debate about 'court-packing' the US Supreme Court. Biden repeatedly declined to answer the question but recently said he's 'not a fan' of the idea. Watch my interview here >>> #SCOTUS
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A memorial to victims of lynching opens in Alabama this week. @SenDougJones says it reflects on the mistakes of the past but sends a message of a brighter future | @WTVYNews4 @WTOKTV @GrayDCnews
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Sen. @RogerMarshallMD: “This is a time to believe in science, not anxiety or panic. Today’s inconsistent CDC guidance will only lead to more vaccine hesitancy. The science does not support a new mask mandate if you’ve been vaccinated or if you’ve had the virus." @KWCH12 @wibw.
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.@SenRichardBlack: 2A is "bedrock" of free society able to stand up to "hostile" govt. I'm "inspired" by incoming #Trump administration.
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#BREAKING: GOP @SenJohnKennedy rules out run for Louisiana Governor to challenge Dem. Gov. Edwards in 2019: "It is such an honor to represent the people of Louisiana in the United States Senate. Right now, that’s where I think I can do the most good." @KALBtv5 @KNOE8
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#Trump says organizers of terror are on notice that they will face severe penalties & long sentences in jail. The president says he’s sending additional law enforcement resources to crack down on looting, violence.
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Trump: I know David, very well. He's respected and loved by everyone.
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Other policies @RalphNortham supports: .- universal background checks .- smart gun technology .- bring back 1 handgun/month limit.
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#Trump: "Imagine what our country could accomplish if we started working together as one People, under one God, saluting one American Flag".
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Loudest applause line / standing ovation for @RalphNortham saying majority-male General Assembly shouldn't be meddling in abortion rights.
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Crowds descending upon the Mohegan Sun Arena to support former President Donald Trump and his visit to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. MAGA hats, “convicted felon” shirts/signs & merch depicting the iconic image of his survival on July 13th flooding the community. @NEWSMAX
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"A lot of painful experiences that make you feel so small, and they're such demeaning experiences." - SC @SenatorTimScott discusses times he's been blocked from going to work on Capitol Hill, pulled over excessively. More here >>>
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Someone in crowd: "just a few neighbors", @timkaine jokes: "I've been telling people my neighbors like to party!"
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#BREAKING: Va Republicans celebrate VA Supreme Court striking down @GovernorVA's exec. order on rights restoration.
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Thrilled to be anchoring on @NEWSMAX 2 this morning, as our CEO @ChrisRuddyNMX & the team gather to ring the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange. What an incredible day to celebrate the company’s tremendous success & the American Dream. 🇺🇸
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.@NancyMace: "I’ve had COVID already, and can attest, it is a serious illness. I want to help make sure others don’t get it, especially those who are most vulnerable. I’ll wait my turn in line with the rest of my constituents when the vaccine becomes available to the rest of us.".
SC Rep.-elect @NancyMace: "Congress shouldn’t be putting themselves first in line for the COVID-19 vaccination when the average American can’t get it. For as long as the vaccines are limited, we should prioritize healthcare and frontline workers, and every person at greater risk".
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Tillis says Democrats are "fear-mongering" over Judge Barrett and wanting an "activist court".
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#Trump threatens to send the US Military if governors and other local leaders do not follow his recommended guidance.
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Tomorrow, President-elect Biden will receive the 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Va Sen. @MarkWarner on #DeVos: she "does not demonstrate a firm grasp on even the most basic education policy principles"
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Attorney General Pam Bondi announces legal action against the state of New York & Gov. Hochul, amid mass deportation & arrest efforts by the Trump administration. Now Angel Mom Tammy Nobles, whose 20-year-old daughter Kayla Hamilton was raped & murdered by an illegal alien who
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Ted #Cruz endorses @realDonaldTrump, writes on FB "by any measure Hillary #Clinton is wholly unacceptable" @CNN
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I’m a proud Tar Heel through and through, but as a longtime Virginian, I could not be happier for #UVa tonight. What an exceptional journey for the Hoos.
I’m a #UVa fan. I grew up in a UVa family. I live,die with the Wahoos. Didn’t go there. Just love UVa and all it stands for. I can’t explain what this moment means. I’m paid for words but I can’t put it into them. A win for a wonderful program and an exceptional coach.
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A hero from the Vietnam War finally comes home. Col. Roosevelt Hestle laid to rest at @ArlingtonNatl - nearly 52 years after his plane was shot down. The remarkable story of love & hope coming up. @GrayDCnews
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#Trump says what happened in DC was a disgrace and that there’s been “wanton destruction of poverty” in protests.
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.@GovernorVA: we are in pursuit now of the suspect. We believe it's a disgruntled employee from the television station.
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.@CoreyStewartVA: as Prince William County leader - budget cut & spending reduced, streamlined business regulations for area.
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Just In: Former NY Dem. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is subpoenaed by @RepBradWenstrup, w/ anticipated deposition on Friday, May 24, to testify before special COVID-19 subcommittee "regarding coverup to hide the true New York nursing home mortality rate from the public and shift political.
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Just In: Two people connected to the Biden campaign have tested positive for COVID-19. Sen. Harris' campaign manager, Liz Allen, & a non-staff flight crew member have the virus.
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President Donald Trump congratulates the new pope and says it is a great honor that he is the first American pope.
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St. Jude scientists make breakthrough and discover possible COVID-19 treatment @WMCActionNews5.
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.@POTUS #Trump on Ohio’s @RepBradWenstrup - “great great job”. says TX’s @replouiegohmert has been “amazing” and is “street wise”.
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