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House antisemitism hearing: NYC schools leader reveals case that has 'troubled' him the most

Antisemitism Exposed May 8, 2024

House antisemitism hearing: NYC schools leader reveals case that has 'troubled' him the most

New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks on Wednesday told lawmakers there have been 281 reported antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents within his school system since Oct. 7.

House GOP eyes election safeguards to block 'dangerously high number' of illegal immigrants from voting

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2024

House GOP eyes election safeguards to block 'dangerously high number' of illegal immigrants from voting

Speaker Mike Johnson is finally unveiling a major House GOP bill aimed at safeguarding American elections, six months until the November races.

College anti-Israel agitators could be sent to Gaza under new House GOP bill

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2024

College anti-Israel agitators could be sent to Gaza under new House GOP bill

A new House GOP bill led by Rep. Andy Ogles would send protesters convicted of illegal activity on college campuses to Gaza for at least six months.

Biden's Iran envoy kept classified material on personal email, cellphone that was hacked: GOP lawmakers

State Department May 8, 2024

Biden's Iran envoy kept classified material on personal email, cellphone that was hacked: GOP lawmakers

GOP lawmakers allege Robert Malley, President Biden’s special envoy to Iran, kept classified material on a personal cellphone and email that were later hacked.

Trump, House Dems defend Texas congressman accused of accepting Mexican bribes, but for very different reasons

Donald Trump May 8, 2024

Trump, House Dems defend Texas congressman accused of accepting Mexican bribes, but for very different reasons

Both former President Trump and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar defended Rep. Henry Cuellar after he was indicted by the DOJ on bribery charges.

GOP rep jabs education secretary: 'Are car loans next?' for debt forgiveness

POLITICS May 8, 2024

GOP rep jabs education secretary: 'Are car loans next?' for debt forgiveness

During a House Education & Workforce Committee hearing, a Republican member questioned Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on the legitimacy and legality of student loan cancelation.

Top Biden adviser's wife on verge of launching run for House seat in key swing state

POLITICS May 8, 2024

Top Biden adviser's wife on verge of launching run for House seat in key swing state

Maggie Goodlander, the wife of national security adviser Jake Sullivan, moves toward launching a Democratic campaign for the House in battleground New Hampshire's Second Congressional District.

Comer cancels DC antisemitism hearing after Bowser, police 'finally' dismantle GWU encampment

Washington DC May 8, 2024

Comer cancels DC antisemitism hearing after Bowser, police 'finally' dismantle GWU encampment

Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's potential oversight hearing prompted "swift action" to clear the George Washington University encampment.

Trump signals support for key MTG demand amid her threats to oust Johnson

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2024

Trump signals support for key MTG demand amid her threats to oust Johnson

Former President Trump is showing support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to take funding from Special Counsel Jack Smith's office.

NPR CEO Katherine Maher declines House hearing invite amid bias scandal

POLITICS May 8, 2024

NPR CEO Katherine Maher declines House hearing invite amid bias scandal

NPR CEO Katherine Maher won't be testifying before a House committee on Wednesday as requested.