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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

'Squad' Rep. Tlaib ignores US intel about Gaza hospital, sides with Hamas over Biden admin

October 18, 2023

'Squad' Rep. Tlaib ignores US intel about Gaza hospital, sides with Hamas over Biden admin

"Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., repeated the debunked claim that Israel bombed a Gaza hospital, killing hundreds, and accused the Biden administration of funding "genocide."

Adam Schiff fact-checked on social media after claiming House speaker counts presidential electoral votes

October 18, 2023

Adam Schiff fact-checked on social media after claiming House speaker counts presidential electoral votes

The social media platform X put a "Community Note" fact-check on Rep. Adam Schiff's, D-Calif., recent post alleging that the speaker of the House counts electoral votes in presidential races.

After 20 successful years, HSAs in need of modernization

October 17, 2023

After 20 successful years, HSAs in need of modernization

Health Savings Accounts are sometimes criticized as being a tool for the wealthy, but 78% of the over 31 million Americans with an HSA have a household income of less than $100,000.