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Georgia Democrat claims migrants are not crossing illegally, instead at border waiting for asylum

September 27, 2023

Georgia Democrat claims migrants are not crossing illegally, instead at border waiting for asylum

Hank Johnson, a Democratic member of Congress from Georgia, said migrants were sitting at the border and waiting for asylum, rather than entering the U.S. illegally.

Here's what's in the House Republican border bill tied to gov't funding fight

September 27, 2023

Here's what's in the House Republican border bill tied to gov't funding fight

The House GOP caucus this year passed a sweeping border security and asylum bill, and are now seeking to pass it as part of funding to avoid a government shutdown.

Psaki says struggling, older members of Congress 'unquestionably' hurting Biden, age narrative

September 26, 2023

Psaki says struggling, older members of Congress 'unquestionably' hurting Biden, age narrative

MSNBC host Jen Psaki said during a podcast appearance that older members of Congress who are struggling were also "unquestionably" hurting President Biden.

Pelosi among growing list of Dems calling for Menendez to resign after bribery indictment

September 26, 2023

Pelosi among growing list of Dems calling for Menendez to resign after bribery indictment

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined a growing chorus of Democrats calling for Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., to resign after his indictment for bribery.

Congress returns to DC with five days to avert a government shutdown

September 26, 2023

Congress returns to DC with five days to avert a government shutdown

House and Senate lawmakers are back in Washington to vote on Tuesday, with less than a week until a potential government shutdown.

House Republicans announce first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing to be held this week

September 25, 2023

House Republicans announce first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing to be held this week

The House Oversight Committee announced it will hold its first impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Thursday, where all evidence will be presented.

GOP moves to axe USDA proposal pressuring public schools to adopt Biden admin's LGBTQ 'social experiments'

September 25, 2023

GOP moves to axe USDA proposal pressuring public schools to adopt Biden admin's LGBTQ 'social experiments'

Republicans in both chambers of Congress are moving to strike down a USDA rule proposal that they say pressures schools to adopt the Biden administration's "woke agenda."

South Carolina Republican demands mainstream media cover 'open' border crisis that 'nobody can deny'

September 25, 2023

South Carolina Republican demands mainstream media cover 'open' border crisis that 'nobody can deny'

CNN's Jim Acosta accused Rep. Ralph Norman of "throwing rhetoric around" during a discussion about the southern border crisis and a potential government shutdown.

House of Representatives ‘dysfunction’ may make southern border 'worse': Sen. Mark Kelly

September 24, 2023

House of Representatives ‘dysfunction’ may make southern border 'worse': Sen. Mark Kelly

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., blamed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for what he called an "unprecedented" form of "dysfunction" in the House.

Menendez defiant as growing chorus of Democrats call for his resignation

September 23, 2023

Menendez defiant as growing chorus of Democrats call for his resignation

New Jersey and national Democrats are piling on Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and calling for him to resign after his federal indictment on bribery charges.