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May 17, 2023

Republicans block George Santos expulsion, refer matter to House Ethics Committee

House Republicans blocked an effort by Democrats to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., and instead referred the matter to the House Ethics Committee.

May 17, 2023

McCarthy rebrands looming debt ceiling breach: 'Biden default'

McCarthy and the gathered Republicans broke into laughter when a reporter asked about Biden's recent comments on work requirements

May 17, 2023

Left-wing lawmakers press for federal reparations for Black Americans: 'We're here to demand it'

A group of Democrats, led by progressive Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, held a press conference outside the Capitol unveiling the Reparations Now resolution.

May 17, 2023

Blinken backs down, will let Congress see Afghan dissent cable that warned of swift Taliban takeover

The State Department said Wednesday it would let lawmakers view the dissent channel cable related to the withdrawal of Afghanistan, in the face of a contempt vote against Blinken.

May 17, 2023

The Durham report is missing one critical thing

The Durham report has released a scathing review of what could possibly be described as the greatest hoax in American history. So what needs to happen next?

May 17, 2023

House Democrats begin 'Hail Mary' attempt to go around Speaker McCarthy and raise the debt limit

House Democrats on Wednesday filed a discharge petition, a long-shot procedural move that could force a vote on a debt limit increase if bipartisan negotiations fall apart.

May 17, 2023

Byron Donalds slams Democrats for debt ceiling 'calamity': House Republicans 'the only adults in the room'

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., rips President Biden and Democrat leaders for their "reckless" handling of the economy as debt ceiling negotiations continue.

May 17, 2023

Republicans push bill empowering local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws following Title 42's demise

Sens. Tuberville, R-Ala., Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Cassidy, R-La., alongside Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., will reintroduce a bill to empower law enforcement to enforce U.S. immigration law.

May 17, 2023

Riley Gaines tells Congress she was held for ransom at San Francisco State, unsure if she could leave safely

Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer, spoke to members of Congress on Tuesday about a violent encounter at San Francisco State University in early April.

May 16, 2023

These 4 Dems sent millions in earmarks to their spouses' employers

At least four Democrats have sponsored millions in federal spending for organizations that employed their spouses over the last two years, according to a new report.