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The Justice Department has declined, for a second time, to hand over audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, rejecting claims from GOP impeachment investigators that the recordings contain information helpful for their probe.
House Republicans on Thursday announced changes to the yearly process where members request funding for local projects, following conservative opposition to Democrat-backed earmarks over abortion and LGBTQ services earlier this year. The House Appropriations Committee stated on Thursday that nonprofits would no more be qualified for “Community Project Funding…
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) visit to Columbia University on Wednesday, stating that he was stirring up more 'anger and hate' by going to the university. “This is a man who is holding on to his Speakership. He knows he might be on the chopping block,” Omar said on MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight.” “And…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) backed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday, standing up for the congressman as he faces criticism from fellow Republicans after labeling two far-right members of the caucus “scumbags.” Gonzales criticized Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Bob Good (R-Va.) over the weekend, accusing the Freedom Caucus members of “walk around with white hoods,”…
Only 1 in 5 Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be replaced, according to a new poll, which also found Democrats are more positive about him than they were late last year. A quarter of respondents are opposed to replacing Johnson, according to the Monmouth University survey. Most people in the survey, 55 percent,…
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), who represented New Jersey in the House for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) confirmed Payne’s death in a Wednesday statement. “Tammy and I are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our friend, and a steadfast champion for…
Just over 40% of Americans support the substantial foreign aid package signed into law on Wednesday, according to a new poll, indicating a split in opinion on the $95 billion expenditure. The Monmouth University survey revealed that 43% of Americans back the bill, while 35% oppose it, showing a significant divide based on political leanings.
President Biden signed the $95 billion emergency foreign aid package on Wednesday, criticizing "MAGA Republicans" for delaying the aid to Ukraine. "It's a positive day for America, Europe, and global peace," Biden declared when he announced the signing of the law. "It will have a positive impact…
Johnson urges Columbia president to resign before university visit. “President Shafik has demonstrated to be a very weak, incapable leader. They can't even ensure the safety of Jewish students? They're supposed to flee and skip classes? It’s…
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