Congress - Page 274

February 16, 2024

Kyrsten Sinema did not hold a single public town hall as she spent $200K in taxpayer funds on private flights

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., reportedly spent over $200k on taxpayer-funded private travel "to connect" with voters in Arizona, despite holding no public town halls in recent years.

February 16, 2024

Biden blasts House for two-week 'vacation' despite facing criticism for his frequent beach trips

President Joe Biden blasted Congress for taking a two-week vacation despite reportedly spending 40% of his presidency on vacation, including trips during chaotic world events.

February 16, 2024

House Republican subpoenas Harvard leaders for 'failing to produce' sufficient docs in antisemitism probe

The House Education and Workforce Committee issued subpoenas to Harvard leaders after the college failed to provide adequate documents for its investigation into antisemitism on campus.

February 16, 2024

Former SEAL still fighting to defend country in Congress, this time on border security

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, a former Navy SEAL, is fighting new battles in Congress, including introducing multiple new bills aimed at securing the U.S. southern border.

February 15, 2024

White House says Russian tech is not something used to attack humans or cause physical destruction on Earth

White House national security adviser John Kirby told reporters the anti-satellite technology Russia is reportedly developing is not used to physically harm humans on Earth.

February 15, 2024

GOP rep wants to use 'slush fund' from progressive-backed pet project to fund foreign aid package

Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., suggested Congress pay for the $95 billion national security supplemental package passed by the Senate by rescinding funds from the “Green New Deal slush fund."

February 15, 2024

Special Counsel Hur to testify publicly on damning report that revealed Biden’s memory, age issues: report

Special Counsel Robert Hur will testify before a House committee regarding his report that revealed President Biden's significant memory issues.

February 15, 2024

NATO chief urges unity as concerns mount over US-Europe ties

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg cautioned member countries against allowing a divide between the U.S. and Europe if Donald Trump returns to office.

February 15, 2024

Chip Roy, pro-life activists urge DOJ to investigate potential 'crime' behind abortions of the ‘DC Five'

Pro-life lawmakers and activists have accused the Department of Justice of potentially covering up the illegal abortions of five babies, whose remains were recovered in D.C. in 2022.

February 14, 2024

Conservative groups press for FISA reform ahead of Wednesday House vote: ‘Politically weaponized’

A group of conservative think tanks and policy outfits are pushing for FISA reform ahead of a Wednesday afternoon vote in the House to renew the controversial surveillance program.