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November 5, 2023

Rep. Jackson Lee is getting backlash for angry recording because of her race, gender: Supporters

A Houston Chronicle reporter suggested that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, is getting so much backlash for leaked audio of her berating staff because she's a woman

November 4, 2023

Dean Phillips says it's been 'difficult' as a Jewish Dem lawmaker amid Israel war: 'Lack of progressive love'

Minnesota representative and 2024 hopeful Dean Phillips told HBO host Bill Maher it's been "very difficult" as a Jewish Democrat since he hasn't received "love" from progressives.

November 4, 2023

Antisemitic TikTok content the latest 'digital fentanyl' from China, Republican lawmaker says

The Chinese Communist Party-connected app TikTok has been under fire for a wave of antisemitic content in the wake of the Hamas invasion of Israel, Rep. Mike Gallagher reacts.

November 3, 2023

Rashida Tlaib defends phrase antisemitism watchdog defined as ‘code for eradicating’ Israel

Far-left "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., defended a controversial statement that has been defined as "code for eradicating" Israel.

November 3, 2023

Hunter Biden's ex-partner Bobulinski calls on Bidens to join him for testimony after claim he lied to FBI

EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden’s ex-business associate, Tony Bobulinski, suggested he and the Biden family appear together for public testimony before Congress

November 3, 2023

Jeffries vows Democrats will 'support each other' as groups threaten to primary anti-Israel progressives

House Democratic leadership is signaling it will stick by its anti-Israel incumbents. "I think House Democrats are going to continue to support each other," Hakeem Jeffries said.

November 3, 2023

NC House Speaker Tim Moore announces congressional run

Tim Moore, the Republican Speaker of the North Carolina State House, has announced his congressional run in the coming year, according to his political adviser.

November 3, 2023

Bowman snaps at reporter for calling out inconsistent fire alarm story: 'I was straight from the beginning'

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., refused to answer questions from a reporter as to why his story changed after he pleaded guilty to illegally pulling a fire alarm.

November 3, 2023

Speaker Johnson must return People’s House to needs of the people

New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has a chance to get the People’s House to embrace the needs of the American people. He must stand strong on the border, economy and Israel.

November 2, 2023

Dem senator admonishes Israel over 'unacceptable' Gaza civilian death, urges immediate strategy change

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., admonished Israel for the rate of civilian deaths amid its operations in Gaza, and urged the nation to reconsider its approach.