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July 16, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to expelling Sen. Bob. Menendez (D-N.J.) from the Senate (Hint: It ain’t easy)

Only 15 U.S. Senators have been expelled from the chamber in its history – and any push to make Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez the 16th would entail a serious uphill battle.

July 16, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Expelling Bob Menendez from the Senate

If Sen. Menendez does not resign of his own volition, the Senate may look to expel him. However, the process is not necessarily quick or easy.

July 16, 2024

Schumer calls for Democrat Menendez's resignation after guilty verdict

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for Bob Menendez to resign as New Jersey senator on Tuesday after he was found guilty.

July 15, 2024

Fox News Poll: Approval of Congress lowest in five years

Congress’ approval rating at its lowest in five years as the number of Congressional Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race grows

July 14, 2024

Swing district Dem calls out parties' 'dangerous lies': 'Democracy or authoritarianism'

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine slams political leaders for using language to exaggerate the stakes of the election and stoke fear around their opponents.

July 14, 2024

Senate Homeland Security committee to investigate Trump assassination attempt and security failure

The Senate committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is launching an investigation, which will include hearings, into the assassination attempt on Trump and how it took place.

July 13, 2024

GOP prays for Trump after shots fired, former president rushed off stage

Republicans are rallying behind former president Trump and offering prayers following apparent shots being fired at a rally in Pennsylvania and Trump being rushed off stage.

July 13, 2024

Former GOP staffers offer Dems friendly advice on how to handle hostile media: 'You may not be used to this'

The co-hosts of the "Ruthless" podcast offered a "boot camp" to Democratic press secretaries feeling the heat from the media following President Biden's disastrous debate performance.

July 13, 2024

Top Dem plots tying SCOTUS funding to ‘enforceable' ethics code amid Thomas, Alito controversies

A top Democratic appropriator is looking at renewing an effort to prevent Supreme Court operational funds from being accessed until the court implements an enforceable ethics code.

July 12, 2024

Congressional bypass: Many Democrats elusive on Biden issue

While some Congressional Democrats have called on Biden to step aside, others have shared opaque statements, deflected or avoided responding to questions about the president altogether.