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Democrats block effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas with Republican support

November 13, 2023

Democrats block effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas with Republican support

A small group of Republicans joined all Democrats in blocking a GOP-led effort to force a vote on impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

US Rep. Brian Higgins, longtime NY Democrat, announces departure from Congress

November 13, 2023

US Rep. Brian Higgins, longtime NY Democrat, announces departure from Congress

U.S. Representative Brian Higgins, a Democrat from New York, has announced his decision to leave Congress before the end of his current term, citing the need for change.

House Speaker Johnson facing first true challenge since climbing leadership ladder

November 13, 2023

House Speaker Johnson facing first true challenge since climbing leadership ladder

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., engineered a plan to temporarily fund the government through Jan. 19, which is when a batch of spending bills is expected to pass to avert a shutdown.

Jan. 6 Capitol riot 'QAnon Shaman' files for 2024 congressional bid

November 12, 2023

Jan. 6 Capitol riot 'QAnon Shaman' files for 2024 congressional bid

Jacob Chansley, 35, of Arizona, who was known as the QAnon Shaman during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, filed paperwork announcing his intent to run for Congress in 2024.

Dem House candidate says GOP rival’s bill restricting Palestinian immigration will spread hate

November 12, 2023

Dem House candidate says GOP rival’s bill restricting Palestinian immigration will spread hate

Democrat congressional candidate Monica Tranel said GOP opponent Rep. Ryan Zinke's new bill that would restrict Palestinian immigration would spread hate.

Top Republican wants to ban universities enabling 'antisemitism' from collecting taxpayer cash: 'Abhorrent'

November 11, 2023

Top Republican wants to ban universities enabling 'antisemitism' from collecting taxpayer cash: 'Abhorrent'

House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik said she wants to prohibit her alma mater Harvard and other universities enabling 'antisemitism' from collecting taxpayer money.

GOP senator moves to force release of Jeffrey Epstein flight logs, identify perpetrators in 'horrific conduct'

November 10, 2023

GOP senator moves to force release of Jeffrey Epstein flight logs, identify perpetrators in 'horrific conduct'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is pushing for a subpoena for the flight logs of Jeffrey Epstein's plane to identify possible perpetrators in his alleged crimes.

The one thing Zelenskyy should do to prove Ukraine deserves more funding

November 10, 2023

The one thing Zelenskyy should do to prove Ukraine deserves more funding

If Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wants to uphold democracy, he needs to do the most basic thing and hold elections. They haven't done so since 2019 when he was first voted in.

House may vote on impeaching Mayorkas without a motion to table: source

November 9, 2023

House may vote on impeaching Mayorkas without a motion to table: source

A resolution authored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas could be voted on by the House of Representatives next week.

Texas office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz vandalized over her support of Israel: 'I make no apologies'

November 9, 2023

Texas office of Rep. Monica De La Cruz vandalized over her support of Israel: 'I make no apologies'

The office of U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas was vandalized with pro-Hamas messages this week over her support for Israel, she said.