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

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Two GOP lawmakers slammed the VA "bureaucrat" responsible for a since-rescinded memo that directed the removal of the iconic V-J Day Times Square kiss photo from VA centers.

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

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.

Barrasso announces bid for GOP Senate whip amid leader speculation

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Congress tries to avoid a shutdown—again

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.

Jim Banks calls on Biden to 'publicly acknowledge' Laken Riley at SOTU

March 4, 2024

Jim Banks calls on Biden to 'publicly acknowledge' Laken Riley at SOTU

Rep. Jim Banks is calling on President Biden to say deceased college student Laken Riley's name during his State of the Union address Thursday.

Trump-aligned lawmakers celebrate unanimous Supreme Court ballot ruling

March 4, 2024

Trump-aligned lawmakers celebrate unanimous Supreme Court ballot ruling

Former President Trump's congressional endorsers cheered the Supreme Court's unanimous decision against Colorado's attempt to keep him off the ballot.

GOP congressman introduces 'Laken Riley Act' to require ICE to detain migrants arrested for theft

March 4, 2024

GOP congressman introduces 'Laken Riley Act' to require ICE to detain migrants arrested for theft

Rep. Mike Collins is introducing the Laken Riley Act to require ICE to detain migrants arrested for theft or burglary and give individual states more power against migrant crime.

Cruz targets UNRWA, introduces bill allowing international organizations to be held accountable in US courts

March 4, 2024

Cruz targets UNRWA, introduces bill allowing international organizations to be held accountable in US courts

Sen. Cruz will introduce a bill to clarify that international organizations like UNRWA are not immune from the jurisdiction of U.S. courts in certain terrorism-related cases.