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

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.

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

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

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

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.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore announces congressional run

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Over 20 Democrats, one Republican vote against resolution condemning antisemitism on college campuses

November 2, 2023

Over 20 Democrats, one Republican vote against resolution condemning antisemitism on college campuses

A House resolution to condemn antisemitism on college campuses was opposed by one Republican and more than 20 Democrats, including nine "Squad" members.

Speaker Johnson and the unseen forces that unexpectedly propelled him to top House job

November 2, 2023

Speaker Johnson and the unseen forces that unexpectedly propelled him to top House job

How Speaker Mike Johnson rose from a low-level House GOP leadership position to the top role in the lower chamber and second in line to the presidency.

John Kirby says Biden would veto Israel-only supplemental package if passed by Congress

November 2, 2023

John Kirby says Biden would veto Israel-only supplemental package if passed by Congress

John Kirby said during a White House press briefing that President Biden would veto an Israel-only supplemental package if passed by Congress.