In Congress
Keeping up with legislation, congressional investigations, member actions and the general goings-on in the halls of Congress.
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‘Very Bad Look’: GOP Senator Grills Key Energy Dept Loan Official About His Ties To Green Energy Trade Group
Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming grilled Jigar Shah, the director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) within the Department…
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Rand Paul Refuses To Back Cyber Bills Because Of DHS Agency’s Alleged Censorship
Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has said that he will withhold support for cybersecurity legislation until the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
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‘We’ll Wait’: Jordan Backers Oppose Elevating Acting Speaker’s Powers After Second Vote Fails
House Republicans supporting Jim Jordan for speaker told reporters following the second failed vote that they are against empowering Speaker…
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‘Your Visa Should Be Yanked’: Marco Rubio Calls For Deporting Hamas Supporters From US
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Tuesday Hamas supporters’ visas “should be yanked” by the federal government, citing anti-terrorism…
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Republican Arizona Rep. Debbie Lesko Announces She Will Not Be Seeking Reelection
Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona announced Tuesday she would not run for reelection in 2024, citing a desire to…
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Dem Reps Unveil Resolution Calling For Ceasefire In Gaza Following Deadly Terrorist Attacks Against Israel
Several House Democrats introduced a resolution Monday calling for the Biden administration to orchestrate a ceasefire in Gaza following Hamas…
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Matt Gaetz Says Hakeem Jeffries Is ‘Just A Frontman,’ Pelosi Still Leads House Dems
Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is “just a front man,” and that…
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‘Squad’ Member Wants The US To Accept Gazan Refugees
Democratic New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman wants the U.S. to accept Gazan refugees displaced by the widely-expected Israeli invasion of…
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Jim Jordan Secures GOP Nomination for Speaker Of The House
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan won the House Republican Conference’s nomination to become the Speaker of the House of…
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GOP Rep Unveils Bill That Would Allow US To Pay Itself Back For Ukraine Aid With Frozen Russian Assets
Republican Georgia Rep. Rich McCormick introduced legislation on Wednesday that would allow the U.S. to use frozen Russian assets to…
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‘It Makes Me Feel Less Safe’: DC Firefighter Rips Soft-On-Crime Policies At Congressional Hearing
A Washington, D.C., firefighter paramedic said that she felt “less safe” responding to calls due to the district’s soft-on-crime policies.…
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Scalise Bows Out of Speaker Fight Opening Door for Jordan
Rep. Steve Scalise announced Thursday evening that he is dropping out of the race to become Speaker of the House…
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Here Are The House Republicans Who Say They Won’t Vote For Scalise
Numerous House Republicans have said they will not support House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s speakership bid on the floor after…
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GOP Reps Unveil Bill Calling On Mayorkas To Implement Northern Border Security Plan
Republican Reps. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania and Ryan Zinke of Montana introduced a bill Wednesday requesting that Department of Homeland…
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