CNN — House Republican leaders are working to lock in votes to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota from the Foreign Affairs Committee after several members of their conference reported resistance to the move. One of those Republicans, Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana, announced on Tuesday that she was now prepared to support a … Read more
CNN — Rep. George Santos told the closed-door House GOP conference on Tuesday that he wanted to leave both of his committees until his issues were resolved, three members told CNN. The New York Republican who has faced calls to resign over misrepresentations — including about his work experience, educational background and identity — is … Read more
Washington CNN — The trio of Democrats that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has targeted for removal from committee duty offered a unified rebuke in a joint interview on CNN that aired Sunday. Democratic Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, who were removed from their positions on the House Intelligence Committee, and Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, … Read more
Washington CNN — President Joe Biden delivered a Thursday speech to hail economic progress during his administration and to attack congressional Republicans for their proposals on the economy and the social safety net. Some of Biden’s claims in the speech were false, misleading or lacking critical context, though others were correct. Here’s a breakdown of … Read more
CNN — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday officially denied Democratic Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell seats on the House Intelligence Committee. “I appreciate the loyalty you have to your fellow Democrats, and I acknowledge your efforts to have two members of Congress reinstated on the House Standing Select Committee on Intelligence,” McCarthy wrote … Read more
CNN — Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana announced on Tuesday that she opposes House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s efforts to remove three Democrats — Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar — from committees. The new House GOP majority is preparing for a showdown with Democrats over the issue, but the pushback from inside … Read more
CNN — House Democratic Whip daughter Katherine Clark was arrested at a protest in Boston and arraigned on charges of assaulting a police officer. Riley Dowell, 23, was found by police labeling Parkman’s bandstand monument “NO COP CITY” and “ACAB,” according to a Boston Police Department press release. “ACAB” is commonly known as the acronym … Read more
Republican Rep. James Comer said Sunday that the ongoing classified documents scandal swirling around President Biden fits the “pattern of an influence operation” — without calling it “treason.” Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said the White House revelation on Saturday that more classified documents had been found at the president’s Delaware home … Read more
CNN — On Saturday, beleaguered Republican Representative George Santos did not dispute the accuracy of a recently emerged photo that apparently shows him in drag, although he disputed claims that he was a “drag queen in Brazil.” “No, I wasn’t a drag queen in Brazil, guys. I was young and having fun at a festival. … Read more
CNN — Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos strongly denies claims he ever performed as a drag queen. “The most recent media obsession claiming that I am a drag queen or have ‘performed’ as a drag queen is categorically untrue,” the New York congressman said. tweeted Thursday after a Brazilian drag performer posted a photo of … Read more
