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Dems in hot seat for alleged ethics violations over Alito recusal demands

June 5, 2024

Dems in hot seat for alleged ethics violations over Alito recusal demands

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accused two Democrats of potentially violating ethical codes of conduct in their communications with the Supreme Court demanding Justice Samuel Alito's recusal.

Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke wins GOP Montana primary

June 4, 2024

Former Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke wins GOP Montana primary

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., won the Republican primary in the race to keep his seat representing Montana's First Congressional District.

Dead man running: Deceased congressman wins election in New Jersey

June 4, 2024

Dead man running: Deceased congressman wins election in New Jersey

The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has retained his seat representing New Jersey. His father also held the same seat and also died in office.

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to force vote on impeaching Biden over border crisis

June 4, 2024

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to force vote on impeaching Biden over border crisis

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has to trigger a privileged resolution to impeach President Biden this week over his handling of the border.

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

June 4, 2024

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.

Puppies and rainbows: How the bipartisan invitation to the leader of Israel threatens to divide the Democrats

June 3, 2024

Puppies and rainbows: How the bipartisan invitation to the leader of Israel threatens to divide the Democrats

While Congress has agreed to invite Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak, some Democratic members have been in vocal opposition to the visit.

Republican lawmaker’s son steals spotlight by making silly faces during speech on House floor

June 3, 2024

Republican lawmaker’s son steals spotlight by making silly faces during speech on House floor

Despite Rep. John Rose’s impassioned speech Monday decrying last week’s conviction of former President Trump, all eyes were on his son sitting behind him.

Biden uses billions of dollars of your money to buy himself votes

June 3, 2024

Biden uses billions of dollars of your money to buy himself votes

Biden has been using billions of dollars to give Democrat constituents. The money helps shore up his base for November. The Inflation Reduction Act gave him $2.8 billion to buy votes.

Speaker Johnson vows to 'fight back... with everything in our arsenal' after Trump verdict

June 2, 2024

Speaker Johnson vows to 'fight back... with everything in our arsenal' after Trump verdict

House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed to retaliate for Donald Trump's conviction Sunday, but said Republicans will remain within the "rule of law."

Bernie Sanders blasts Netanyahu invite to Congress, refuses to attend speech by 'war criminal'

June 1, 2024

Bernie Sanders blasts Netanyahu invite to Congress, refuses to attend speech by 'war criminal'

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he won't attend the joint remarks to Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.