Congress - Page 269

March 6, 2024

Senate Republicans are optimistic about potential McConnell successors

Republican senators believe they have several good contenders for a new leader following Sen. Mitch McConnell's decision to step down, and they are not making moves to endorse anyone just yet.

March 6, 2024

Biden to deliver State of the Union speech at the latest date ever

President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address at the latest date the in-person presidential speech to a joint session of Congress has ever been given.

March 6, 2024

How to prevent the Californication of America

"California, here we come," used to be a positive expression. Now, it means something far worse for Americans in other states, after passage of two soft-on-crime propositions.

March 5, 2024

Congressman Wesley Hunt fires back at Charles Barkley after Donald Trump mugshot comments

Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) took to social media to fire back at NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who said he'd punch any Black person who flaunted Donald Trump's mugshot

March 5, 2024

GOP lawmakers rip VA for memo to remove iconic WW II victory kiss photo, demand author be fired

Two GOP lawmakers slammed the VA "bureaucrat" responsible for a since-rescinded memo that directed the removal of the iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo from VA centers.

March 5, 2024

Cuomo spokesman responds to House committee subpoena over COVID-19 nursing home policies: 'Clowns'

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spokesman responded to a House committee's subpoena that Cuomo provide testimony over his COVID policies at nursing homes.

March 5, 2024

Barrasso announces bid for GOP Senate whip amid leader speculation

Sen. John Barrasso decided to make a bid for GOP Senate whip rather than leader amid speculation he would campaign to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

March 5, 2024

Republicans neglect the border, but can’t ignore national security

Republicans say they care about the border but reject any bipartisan deal. They have to show resolve and remind our adversaries that the US stands behind our allies.

March 5, 2024

Speaker slams House Dems after report they’ll act after SCOTUS allows Trump to stay on CO ballot: 'get a grip'

House Speaker Johnson slammed reports that Democrats are ginning up legislation in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision Monday to keep Trump off the 2024 ballot.

March 4, 2024

Congress tries to avoid a shutdown—again

Chad Pergram shares his analysis on last week's congressional blunder: Congress could not work together to pass four spending bills and failed to advert a partial government shutdown.