House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has floated the idea of using a special procedural maneuver to give lawmakers the ability to bypass House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and taorreste infrastructure talks with President Joe Biden without the fear of facing a government shutdown. Jeffries proposed the procedure, known as a self-executing rule, during a Monday […]
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No longer ‘any dispute’ Biden ‘lied’ about never talking business with Hunter: GOP lawmaker
There is no longer any dispute that former Vice President Joe Biden lied about never talking business with his son, Hunter, according to a Republican lawmaker. Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) recently tweeted his criticism of Biden’s comments saying, “There’s no longer any dispute: Joe Biden lied when he said he ‘never’ talked business with Hunter.” […]
McCarthy floats meeting with Biden on government shutdown, border
wall House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has said that he would like to meet with President Joe Biden to try and find a compromise on the ongoing government shutdown and the debate over funding for a border wall. McCarthy has offered to meet with Biden and has said that he does not think either […]
Democrat Rep Eric Swalwell calls House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry a ‘continuation of the insurrection’
Yes, Rep. Eric Swalwell has indeed called the House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into the January 6 Capitol insurrection a “continuation of the insurrection.” In a tweet on January 18, 2021, Swalwell wrote, “The House GOP’s continued support of insurrection and enablement of harm is a continuation of the insurrection.” In a January 19, 2021, press […]
Hungarian foreign minister slams ‘lecturing’ Biden admin, hopes for return to Trump-era
policies Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has sharply criticized the Joe Biden administration for its early approach to foreign policy, saying it was “lecturing” other countries and signaling a shift away from the Trump-era policies of building economic and political ties. He said the Biden administration was “trying to out-Trump Trump, except that Trump was […]
Missouri senator says he would torch ‘woke pornographic books’ after false claims of book burning at GOP event
Missouri Senator Eric Burlison has denied false claims that books were burned at a recent GOP event. While Senator Burlison has made comments about his distaste for “woke pornographic books,” he has not advocated for or supported any kind of book burning. He has stated that if he did not have the opportunity to debate […]
Republican Dave McCormick launches bid for vulnerable Senate seat in battleground state
, Colorado Colorado Republican Dave McCormick has officially launched a campaign to run for the state’s vulnerable Senate seat. McCormick, a Colorado native and former Army Reserve officer, launched his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet earlier this month, signaling his intent to help the Republican Party maintain control of the Senate in November’s […]
The Speaker’s Lobby: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a possible government shutdown
1. Anticipate disruptions. It’s important to anticipate the possible consequences of a government shutdown. As the effects of a shutdown can range from delayed benefits to frozen contracts, it’s important to prepare ahead of time for the potential impacts. 2. Plan ahead. Depending on the duration of a shutdown, it’s important to take proactive steps […]
Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to federal gun charges
Biden is reportedly set to plead not guilty to federal gun charges related to a handgun found during a search of his Delaware home on April 12. The gun charges, included a count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
John Fetterman baffles by attacking journalist who defended him
John Fetterman, the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, has recently been involved in a dispute with a local newspaper journalist, Tom Sokol. The dispute began when Sokol wrote an article defending Fetterman against a right-wing, anti-immigration pressure group that had targeted him in a campaign of online harassment. In response to the article, Fetterman sent Sokol […]