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October 23, 2023

Bernie Sanders funnels $75,000 more from campaign coffers to his wife, stepson's nonprofit

Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign sent $75,000 more to a nonprofit established by his wife and stepson during the third quarter, Federal Election Commission filings show.

October 22, 2023

Hillary-endorsed candidate for Houston mayor Sheila Jackson Lee berates staff in profanity-laced tirade

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, was heard on audio recently released by a Texas newspaper, berating a staff member in a profanity-laced tirade.

October 20, 2023

WATCH: Ilhan Omar breaks down in fit of rage aimed at Biden, Democrat leadership over support for Israel

The "Squad's" Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., broke down in a rage against President Biden and Democrat Party leadership over their support for Israel amid its war with Hamas.

October 20, 2023

'Squad' Democrat declares 'all lives do matter' while calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., a member of the far-left "Squad," declared "all lives matter," despite criticism of the phrase from the Black Lives Matter movement.

October 20, 2023

Congressional workers union president accuses Israel of committing 'genocide,' attends pro-Palestinian rally

The president of the Congressional Workers Union attended a pro-Palestinian rally calling for a cease-fire this week and posted on Instagram that Israel has committed "genocide."

October 20, 2023

Biden admin urges major funding increases for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Gaza civilians

The Biden administration requests emergency funds for Ukraine, Israel, and enhanced border security, urging bipartisan support for national priorities.

October 20, 2023

Republicans announce 'record-breaking' fundraising haul in effort to grow House majority in 2024

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced a fundraising haul that set a new record for the month of September and the third-quarter in an off-cycle year.

October 19, 2023

Tlaib faces calls to be barred from Israel briefings after 'misinformation' about Gaza hospital explosion

Republican Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson is demanding "Squad" member Rashida Tlaib be prevented from receiving intelligence on the ongoing situation in Israel.

October 19, 2023

User's manual to House gambit to temporarily sidetrack Jordan and install McHenry as interim speaker

The House is in historic territory with a proposal to empower Patrick McHenry as an interim speaker. And it's unclear whether enough Republicans would support the plan anyway.

October 19, 2023

MTG calls for Tlaib censure for 'insurrection', asks Capitol police to save video of Israel-Hamas war protest

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene asked Capitol police to save video and arrest records from when demonstrators demanded a Israel-Hamas war "ceasefire."