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January 25, 2023

Crenshaw drops bipartisan bill creating ATF appeal route for gun industry: agency 'has trampled’ on 2A rights

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, reintroduced the bipartisan ATF Accountability Act that would create an avenue for firearms manufacturers, importers and dealers to appeal ATF rulings.

January 25, 2023

National Archives blows off Republican oversight request for info on Biden classified documents

The National Archives failed to produce documents detailing its communications with President Biden's lawyers and the DOJ regarding Biden's mishandling of classified documents.

January 25, 2023

I voted for the Inflation Reduction Act and it's already saving Americans money

I was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, because I’m already hearing stories about Americans who can now afford the healthcare they need.

January 25, 2023

Republicans slam attempted appointments of Schiff, Swalwell to Intel Committee: ‘National security liability’

Top House Republicans are warning the appointment of Democrats Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff by Hakeem Jeffries would be detrimental to the national security of the U.S.

January 25, 2023

Twitter users dunk on Rep. Adam Schiff after he is booted from Intelligence Committee: 'Lying, leaking clown'

Twitter users across the platform slammed Rep. Adam Schiff of California after he was booted from the Intelligence Committee by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

January 25, 2023

GOP bill would stick Congress members with veterans’ health care plan to call attention to failing VA

A new bill from a House Republican would put all lawmakers and staff on Veterans Affairs care, an attempt to draw attention to how the VA needs to be fixed.

January 25, 2023

Schiff, Swalwell, Omar respond after Speaker McCarthy keeps them off committees: 'Political vengeance'

Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar have released a statement condemning House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for preventing them from serving on committees.

January 25, 2023

Josh Hawley introduces PELOSI Act to bar lawmakers from trading stocks and profiting while in office

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has introduced a bill specifically named after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would prevent congressional insider trading by members or their families.

January 24, 2023

Matt Gaetz says Zelenskyy’s anticorruption effort not enough to let him support more Ukraine aid

Rep. Matt Gaetz says purging some corrupt officials in Ukraine is not enough to convince him to support more aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy announced firing of top officials.

January 24, 2023

GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz blasts McCarthy for kicking Democrats off committees: 'Bread and circuses'

Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz on Tuesday condemned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's plan to kick Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and Ilhan Omar off their assigned committees.