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December 28, 2022

New York DA investigating GOP Congressman-elect George Santos over résumé lies

Nassau County, New York District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced an investigation into Republican Congressman-elect George Santos after he admitted to fabricating his résumé.

December 28, 2022

Pennsylvania certifies election results following delay over recounts

The Pennsylvania Department of State confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday that the certification of all races in the November midterm election had been completed.

December 28, 2022

Biden signs bill to remove bust of chief justice who authored Dred Scott decision

President Biden signed legislation that removes a bust of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney from the U.S. Capitol building. Taney was the author of the infamous Dred Scott v. Sanford decision.

December 28, 2022

Chris Hayes infuriates Twitter for defending Biden's history of lying as 'normal' compared to George Santos

MSNBC host Chris Hayes was called out on Twitter after he dismissed President Joe Biden's history of falsehoods during a rant about GOP Rep.-elect George Santos.

December 28, 2022

The worst thing about Mitch McConnell's $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package

The most galling thing about the omnibus is that more than $400 million is dished out to American allies to assist them in their "border security."

December 27, 2022

Republican Jewish Coalition disavows congressman-elect Santos amid string of lies: 'He will not be welcome'

The Republican Jewish Coalition banned Republican Congressman-elect George Santos from attending future events after reportedly lying about his Jewish background.

December 27, 2022

Defeated George Santos opponent demands rematch, House Democrats pounce after NY Republican admits to lies

House Democrats are calling for incoming GOP Congressman George Santos to resign or be kicked out of Congress after he admitted to lying about his work experience and education.

December 27, 2022

Jan. 6 Committee Democrat slammed for calling Electoral College a 'danger' to Americans

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin was slammed on Monday after he claimed the Electoral College was a "danger" to Americans and to democracy during an interview.

December 26, 2022

House Republican urges McCarthy to 'hold the Senate's feet to the fire' for $1.7T omnibus 'monstrosity'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., expresses "frustration and anger" over Congress' $1.7 trillion spending bill that adds $3.1 trillion to the national debt.

December 24, 2022

Congress misses its deadline to fund the government again

Despite the sturm and drang about “funding the government before the deadline,” Congress punted, again, approving yet another interim spending bill.